Week 4 COPD FITB

Question 1

The primary cause of COPD is ____ smoking, which leads to an abnormal inflammatory response in the ____.

Answer 1

cigarette, lungs

Question 2

The clinical manifestations of COPD include ____ and ____ difficulties.

Answer 2

breathing, airflow

Question 3

The effects of cigarette smoking on the lungs include ____ and ____ inflammation.

Answer 3

chronic, abnormal

Question 4

COPD is a preventable and treatable disease, but it is not ____ reversible.

Answer 4

fully

Question 5

The pathophysiology of COPD involves an abnormal response to ____ particles or gases.

Answer 5

toxic

Question 6

People with COPD often display characteristics of both ____ and ____.

Answer 6

CHRONIC BRONCHITIS, EMPHYSEMA

Question 7

Common symptoms of COPD include ____ and ____.

Answer 7

Dyspnea, Shortness of breath (SOB)

Question 8

The destruction of ____ is a key feature of ____ in COPD.

Answer 8

alveoli, Emphysema

Question 9

A chronic, productive cough must last for ____ months per year for ____ years to be considered COPD.

Answer 9

3+, 2+

Question 10

In Canada, ____ to ____ percent of COPD cases are attributed to cigarette smoking.

Answer 10

80, 90

Question 11

Additional common symptoms of COPD include activity limitations and ____ or ____ of breath.

Answer 11

dyspnea, shortness

Question 12

A deficiency in ____ can contribute to the development of COPD.

Answer 12

α 1 - Antitrypsin

Question 13

Chronic bronchitis is characterized by a ____ cough lasting for a minimum of ____ months.

Answer 13

productive, 3

Question 14

Auscultation in COPD may reveal prolonged _____ phase, wheezes, or diminished _____ sounds.

Answer 14

expiratory, breath

Question 15

Patients with COPD may exhibit _____ muscle use and a _____ posture during breathing.

Answer 15

accessory, tripod

Question 16

Pursed-lip breathing and a barrel chest are signs of _____ and _____ in COPD patients.

Answer 16

hyperinflation, air trapping

Question 17

Dusky color of the skin can indicate severe _____ in COPD patients, along with other symptoms.

Answer 17

hypoxia

Question 18

Cor pulmonale is a late manifestation of ____ with a poor prognosis, often resulting from chronic ____ and/or acidosis.

Answer 18

COPD, alveolar hypoxia

Question 19

Acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD) can lead to complications such as ____ ____ depression.

Answer 19

acute respiratory

Question 20

Chronic alveolar hypoxia and/or acidosis causes increased pressure in the pulmonary arteries, resulting in _____ hypertension.

Answer 20

pulmonary

Question 21

The hypertrophy of the right side of the heart can occur with or without ____ failure due to ____ hypertension.

Answer 21

heart, pulmonary

Question 22

Common complications of COPD include cor pulmonale, acute exacerbations, and acute _____ _____.

Answer 22

respiratory failure

Question 23

Pulmonary function testing (PFTs) and serum α 1 - Antitrypsin level (AAT) are part of the clinical assessment for ______________.

Answer 23

COPD

Question 24

In older adults, COPD can lead to increased ______________ and a higher risk of ______________.

Answer 24

comorbidities, mortality

Question 25

Oxygen therapy in COPD typically aims for SpO2 goals of ______________ to ______________ percent.

Answer 25

88, 92

Question 26

Cognitive and visual impairments in older adults with COPD may lead to potential poor ______________ with medication regimens and a lack of ______________ support.

Answer 26

compliance, emotional

Question 27

The prevalence of COPD is approximately ______________ times higher in First Nations, Inuit, and Metis individuals compared to other populations.

Answer 27

2

Question 28

Possible priority nursing diagnoses for COPD include ineffective breathing pattern and _____.

Answer 28

ineffective airway clearance

Question 29

Smoking cessation and medication adherence are crucial for managing ____ and ____ in patients.

Answer 29

AECOPD, chronic respiratory conditions

Question 30

Long-term oxygen therapy and nutritional supplementation are part of a comprehensive approach to ____ and ____ management.

Answer 30

respiratory, chronic disease

Question 31

Breathing exercises and pulmonary rehabilitation programs are important for improving ____ and ____ in patients.

Answer 31

lung function, quality of life

Question 32

Vaccines such as influenza and pneumococcal are important for preventing ____ in patients with chronic respiratory issues.

Answer 32

infections

Question 33

Prompt treatment of AECOPD and bronchodilator therapy are critical for managing ____ and ____ in patients.

Answer 33

exacerbations, symptoms

Question 34

Corticosteroids and bronchodilator therapy are commonly used in the treatment of ____ and ____ conditions.

Answer 34

respiratory, inflammatory