COPD with pneumonia

Question 1

What is a common complication for chronically ill patients with poor secretion clearance?

Answer 1

Lung infections

Excessive mucus production can serve as a culture medium for pathogenic microorganisms.

Question 2

What should be assessed to determine the presence of an infection in chronically ill patients?

Answer 2

Assess for:
* Fever
* Changes in color or amount of sputum
* Other signs of infection
* Auscultated breath sounds

Signs of infection may include body aches, general malaise, or pain when breathing.

Question 3

What specific auscultated breath sounds may indicate pneumonia?

Answer 3

Localized or one-sided crackles

These sounds can be significant indicators during assessment.

Question 4

True or False: A patient with COPD cannot have another respiratory condition.

Answer 4

False

A patient with COPD might also have another respiratory condition.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: Excessive _______ production can act as a culture medium for pathogenic microorganisms.

Answer 5

mucus