COPD Flashcards
1
Q
What are two disorders that make up COPD?
And can include
A
- ) Chronic Bronchitis
- ) Emphysema
And could include Severe asthma
2
Q
What are signs/ symptoms of COPD?
A
- ) Wheezing
- ) productive cough
- ) SOB with activity
- ) 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 does the fingers of a client with COPD look like ?
A
Clubbed
6
Q
Due to SOB with activity clients may experience ________ because of difficulties eating
A
Weight loss
7
Q
Why must u you assess the amount of 02 your COPD client receives?
A
COPDers keep a high level of CO2 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
Pursued lip breathing
