COPD part 3 Flashcards
During COPD what surgical a management can you suggest for management of exacerbation
Bullectomy, Lung Volume Reduction Surgery, Lung transplant
This surgery is considered palliative for management of acute COPD exacerbation to remove damaged lung tissue
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
What can we instruct to patient in doing coughing technique to reduce fatigue
Perform direct/ controlled coughing
Diaphragmatic breathing is taught to patients for what
Reduce RR
This type of breathing can help prevent airway collapse and take control rate and depth of respiration
Purse lip breathing
To improve activity tolerance patient can use _____
Support devices
To monitor and manage potential complications of COPD the nurse should monitor this 3 parameters
Cognitive changes, O2 Sat, Prevent infection
Under cognitivel changes we have
Personal changes
Behavioral changes
Memory impairement
During evaluation the nurse must assess the ____ of the patient and family members about _____ and _____
Knowledge, self-care, therapeutic regimen
Bulla develops due to
Emphysematous destruction of the lung parenchyma
A bulla is a dilated ______ in the lungs measuring ____ cm
Airspace, >1cm
The acuity and onset of the respiratory failure depends on the baseline _______, pulse oximetry, _____,_______ and severity of other COPD complication
Pulmonary function, ABG, Comorbidities
This complication may necessitate mechanical ventilation until complications are treated
Respiratory insufficiency
In COPD, body burns up ____x of calories since body needs to work harder to breathe
10
Cachexia is manifested by:
Fatigue, lethargy, weakness, muscle atrophy, severe weightloss
