COPD Basics
What does COPD stand for?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
True or False: COVID-19 can increase the severity of COPD exacerbations.
What's one breathing technique nurses teach COPD patients?
Pursed-lip breathing
Name a class of medications commonly prescribed for COPD.
Bronchodilators, corticosteroids
Give an example of a social determinant affecting COPD patients.
Income, education, healthcare access
Name one major symptom of COPD
Shortness of breath or dyspnea
According to recent studies, were COPD patients at higher or lower risk during the pandemic?
Higher risk
Why is diaphragmatic breathing beneficial for COPD patients?
It helps strengthen respiratory muscles and improves gas exchange.
Why is hydration important for COPD patients?
Mobilizes secretions
Why might COPD patients from lower-income backgrounds struggle more with disease management?
Limited healthcare access, financial barriers, fewer resources
What's the primary cause of COPD?
Smoking
Name one reason COVID-19 increased mortality for COPD patients.
Delayed care, healthcare disruption
What teaching about inhaler use can nurses provide?
Proper inhaler technique, spacer use, timing of medications
What's one device often used to deliver medication effectively in COPD?
Inhalers or nebulizers
How can nurses help address healthcare disparities for COPD patients?
Patient advocacy, community resources, education, support programs
COPD is characterized by chronic inflammation and obstruction of what organ system?
Respiratory System/Lungs
Which populations were most impacted by COVID-related COPD complications?
Marginalized and lower-income populations
How can nurses encourage energy conservation in COPD patients?
Pacing activities, resting before meals, clustering care
What breathing technique helps COPD patients manage dyspnea?
Pursed-lip breathing or diaphragmatic breathing
What impact does living far from healthcare facilities have on COPD patients?
Difficulty attending regular medical appointments, managing exacerbations, accessing treatments like pulmonary rehab
As a nurse, what's one critical intervention you can perform immediately for a COPD patient experiencing shortness of breath?
Teaching and assisting with pursed-lip breathing to reduce dyspnea