Chronic Obsrtuctive Pulmonary Disorder Flashcards
1
Q
What Are the three disorders that make up COPD?
A
Asthma, bronchitis, emphysema
2
Q
What are the signs/ symptoms of COPD?
A
SOB with activity, wheezing, productive coaugh, cyanosis
3
Q
What would the ABG of a client with COPD show?
A
Hypoxemia
4
Q
What does the chest of a client with COPD look like?
A
Barrel chest
5
Q
What would the fingers of a client with COPD look like?
A
Clubbed
6
Q
Due to SOB with activity clients may experience ____ _____ because of difficulty eating.
A
Weight loss
7
Q
Why must you assess the amount of 02 your COPD client receives?
A
COPDers keep a high level of C02 in their blood; breathing is controlled by this fact
8
Q
A client with COPD should not receive 02 by NC greater than ___
A
2 LPM
9
Q
To control SOB, the ____ ____ _____ technique should be taught
A
pursed lip breathing
