Classification Of COPD

Question 1

Stage 1 aka

Answer 1

Mild

Question 2

Stage 2 aka

Answer 2

Moderate

Question 3

Stage 3 aka

Answer 3

Severe

Question 4

Stage 4 aka

Answer 4

Very severe

Question 5

Stage 1-4

FEV1/FVC

Answer 5

All <70%

Question 6

Stage 1 FEV1

Answer 6

FEV1 > or = 80% predicted

Question 7

Stage 2 FEV1

Answer 7

50%

Question 8

Stage 3 FEV1

Answer 8

30%

Question 9

Stage 4 FEV1

Answer 9

FEV1<30% predicted
OR
FEV1<50% with chronic respiratory failure symptoms

Question 10

Symptoms of stages 1-3?

Answer 10

With or without chronic symptoms

Question 11

Symptoms of stage 4?

Answer 11

PaO2<60
PaCO2 >50
Cor pulmonale
Increased jugular venous distention

Question 12

Functional abilities with stage 1

Answer 12

Individuals may be unaware that lung function is abnormal

Question 13

Functional abilities stage 2

Answer 13

Individuals typically seek medical attention b/c of chronic respiratory symptoms or exacerbation of disease

Question 14

Functional abilities stage 3

Answer 14

Individuals experience greater SOB, reduced exercise capacity, fatigue, impact on QOL

Question 15

Functional abilities stage 4

Answer 15

QOL very impaired, exacerbation may be life threatening