Zoey Unit 2 COPD Concept Map

Question 1

What causes COPD/Bronchitis? (6)

Answer 1

1. genetic predesposition
2. cigarette smoking
3. chronic infection
4. allergies
5. pollution
6. alpha 1 antitrtpsan dificiency

Question 2

what re the treatments for COPD/Bronchitis? (9)

Answer 2

1. bronchiodialators
2. oxygen therapy (2L NC)
3. antibiotics
4. avoid second hand smoke
5. diuretics for edema
6. avoid air pollutants
7. corticosteroids
8. cough & deep breathing exercises
9. adequate hydration

Question 3

what are the Signs and Symptoms of COPD/Bronchitis? (9)

Answer 3

1. TACHYPNEA
2. use of assesory muscles for breathing
3. wt. gain from edema
4. copious white, gray, yellow sputum
5. cyonosis r/t hypoxia
6. PRODUCTIVE COUGH
7. rhonchi
8. wheezing
9. dyspnea

Question 4

what is the course of COPD/Bronchitis? (what leads to what) (7)

Answer 4

1. Inhaled irritants
2. increased mucus production blocks free movement of cilia
3. narrowed or blocked airway
4. changes in cells
5. resistance of small airways
6. decreased arterial oxygenation
7. hypoxemia

Question 5

what are the diagnostics of COPD/ Bronchitis? (5)

Answer 5

1. CXR (X-ray)
2. pulmonary function studies
3. ARTERIAL BLOOD GAS ANALYSIS
4. sputim analysis
5. ECG

Question 6

What does a CXR show?

Answer 6

shows hyperinflation

Question 7

what does pulmonary function studies show? (2)

Answer 7

1. decreased vital capacity

2. forced expiratory flow

Question 8

what does arterial blood gas analysis show?

Answer 8

Increased PCO2 (carbon dioxide) and Decreased PO2 (partial pressure of oxygen)

Question 9

what does sputum analyses show?

Answer 9

bacteria present ( im not sure if this is right)

Question 10

what does ECG show?

Answer 10

arterial arrhythmias & V. hypertrophy (ventricular hypertrophy