Risk Factors
This is the most common cause of COPD.
Smoking
What physical attribute can a late-stage COPD patient exhibit?
Hyperinflation, barrel chest
What is an appropriate SpO2 range for someone with COPD?
88-92%
What is the most common nursing mistake made in regards to seeing 88%-92% SpO2 levels with COPD patients?
Oxygenating
A Nursing Dx commonly linked with emphysema?
Impaired Gas Exchange
Patients are typically at least this age when symptoms start to present.
40 years old
What can COPD sound like?
Wheezing
A COPD patient's pH level would likely come back as high or low?
Low pH (Acidic)
Route of COPD medications
Inhaler
You might do this camping, but what done ritually is a risk factor for COPD?
What position may the patient naturally use to assist with breathing?
Tripod
Would a hematocrit level come back increased or decreased for a COPD patient?
Increased
What receptor would COPD medications target?
Beta 2