Zusammenfassung der Ressource
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1. Obstructive pulmonary disease is characterized by:
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destruction of lung tissue
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decreased total lung capacity
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obstruction or narrowing of airways
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constant limitations in expiratory airflow
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4. The effect of alveolar destruction in emphysema results in:
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decreased lung compliance
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air trapping in distal alveoli
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obstruction of airflow into alveoli
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Dilation of small bronchioles
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Chronic inflammation of the bronchi characteristic of chronic bronchitis results in:
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the collapse of the small bronchioles on expiration
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permanent, abnormal dilation of the bronchi
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hyperplasia of mucus-secreting cells and bronchial edema
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destruction of the elastin and muscular structures of the bronchial wall
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In addition to smoking cessation, a treatment to slow the progression of COPD includes:
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use of bronchodilating drugs
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use of inhaled corticosteroids
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lung volume reduction surgery
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prevention of respiratory tract infections
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A breathing technique that promotes exhalation of a patient with COPD is:
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Medications used for COPD include: (Select all that apply)
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Bronchodilators: Salbutamol and Ventolin , Salmeterol or Formoterol
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Anticholinergics: Atrovent, Combivent
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Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Agents: Methylprednisolone, Hydrocortisone ,or Prednisone
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Hormone: Caverject, Edex, Silodosin
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Progestogen: Aygestin, Camila, or Jolivette
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A patient with an acute exacerbation of COPD is severely short of breath. The nurse identifies an ‘ineffective breathing pattern’ as a biomedical call, related to obstruction of airflow and anxiety. The best action the nurse can take is to:
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prepare and administer inhaled corticosteroids
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perform chest physiotherapy to promote the removal of secretions
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administer oxygen at 5L/min until the shortness of breath is relieved
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position the client upright with the elbows resting on the overbed table
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Asthma severity: Intermittent: (select all that apply)
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Attacks are no more than twice per week
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Asthma does not interfere with daily activities
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rescue inhaler used no more than twice per week
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Nighttime attacks no more than twice per month
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Daily attacks
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interference with daily activities
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inhaler used daily
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Asthma is a reversible lung disease characterized by obstruction or narrowing of the airways, which are typically inflamed and hyperresponsive to a variety of stimuli.
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clients with Asthma requiring inhaled medications should not rinse their mouths after inhaling a corticosteroid.