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COPD Flashcards

Oxygenation

1
Q

What 2 conditions are typically seen in COPD?

A

Chronic bronchitis
Emphysema

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2
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What are COPD patients main drive to breath?

A

decreased oxygen

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3
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What is the main risk factor & cause of COPD?

A

smoking

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4
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What are the risk factors of COPD?

A

Smoking
Exposure to irritants
Asthma

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5
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What are the 3 causes of COPD?

A

Smoking
Air Pollution
Alpha 1 antitrpysin

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6
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What is alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency?

A

genetic disorder
not having enough protein

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7
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What is the oxygen range that COPD patients need to stay between?

A

88-92%

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8
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What are the 3 steps in chest PT?

A

Postural drainage
Percussion
Vibration

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9
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What is given to the patient before doing chest PT?

A

administering a bronchodilator or neb therapy

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10
Q

What are the 5 complications a patient can have when they have COPD?

A

Respiratory infections
Pulmonary Hypertension
Right-sided HF
Anxiety & Depression

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11
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What are 3 things we tell patients to avoid who have COPD?

A

Avoid exposure to irritants
Avoid smoking
Avoid cough suppressants & sedatives

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12
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What are 3 types of exercises we can educate patients with COPD on?

A

Abdominal breathing
Purse-lip breathing
Regular exercises

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13
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What does huff coughing consist of?

A

inhaling while leaning forward & exhaling with a sharp huff sound to keep airways open

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14
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What 5 medications are used for patients with COPD?

A

Immunizations
Antibiotics
Bronchodilators
Corticosteroids
Statins

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15
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What are the 8 symptoms of COPD?

A

fatigue
wheezing
dyspnea
coarse crackles
barrel chest
anorexia
cyanosis
clubbing

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16
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How does COPD affect our body?

A

obstruction of an airway with bronchoconstriction & inflammation

17
Q

What 3 words can describe COPD?

A

chronic
progressive
incurable

18
Q

What are hyperinflated lungs?

A

when your lungs expand beyond their usual size due to air being trapped inside

19
Q

For vibrations, what device do patients use to loosen secretions?

A

acapella device by exhaling

20
Q

For an incentive spirometer, are you inhaling or exhaling?

A

Inhaling

21
Q

If a patient is hypoxemic, which 2 oxygen delivery systems would be best for the patient?

A

nasal cannula or venturi mask

22
Q

If a patient is hypercapnic, which oxygen delivery system would be the best to give the patient?

A

Face mask (BIPAP/CPAP)

23
Q

What is the one symptom we relate to emphysema?

A

dyspnea

24
Q

What is the one symptom we relate to chronic bronchitis?

A

cough

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