COPD EAQ
Glaucoma
Before administering ipratropium bromide, the nurse must confirm that the patient does not have which comorbidity?
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How many minutes is the appropriate recovery period after activity for the patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
1.Sit up with feet on the floor. 2. Inhale slowly through the mouth. 3.Hold breath for 2 to 3 seconds. 4.Exhale quickly as if fogging up a mirror.
The nurse is teaching a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease how to huff cough to move secretions. Place the steps of huff coughing in the correct order.
0.125 ml
The patient has a prescription for albuterol 3 mg by nebulizer. Available is a solution containing 24 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
1.5 tablets
The patient has a prescription to receive 600 mg of guaifenesin every four hours PRN. Available are 400-mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse prepare to give?
2.5 mL
The patient has a prescription to receive methylprednisolone sodium succinate 150 mg IV push stat. Available is a solution containing 60 mg/mL. How many mL of methylprednisolone should the nurse administer?
Ankle edema
When caring for a patient diagnosed with cor pulmonale, which finding will the nurse expect?
Cardiovascular disease
When educating a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who continues to smoke cigarettes, which complication of smoking would the nurse discuss with the patient?
Pad the tubing over the patient's ears
Which action will the nurse take to prevent complications when a patient is using an oxygen-conserving cannula?
Vibration Percussion Postural Drainage
Which actions will the nurse include when performing chest physiotherapy on a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? Select all that apply.
Liver disease
Which complication would the nurse expect in a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who has α1-antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency?
Pneumonia Cor Pulmonale Exacerbations
Which complications in a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) require acute intervention? Select all that apply.
oxygen conserving cannula
Which delivery device is used for long-term oxygen therapy?
Progressive persistent expiratory airflow limitation
Which description best characterizes chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
Spirometry
Which diagnostic test will the clinic nurse anticipate to confirm a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in a patient with dyspnea?
Hypoxia has stimulated erythropoiesis.
Which explanation is likely when the nurse notes a hemoglobin level of 20 g/dL in a patient admitted with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
Imbalance of protease and antiprotease activity
Which factor contributes to loss of lung elastic recoil in a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to cigarette smoking?
Using the internet to deliver daily motivational messages Teaching exercises that focus on the muscles used for ambulation along with upper limb exercises
Which interventions does the nurse anticipate will be included in pulmonary rehabilitation (PR)? Select all that apply.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Which is the most common organism found in heated nebulizers used for humidification during oxygen administration?
Allows more room for normal alveoli to expand
Which is the purpose of lung reduction surgery for the patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
Remember to think about steps and breathing while walking
Which measure should a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) take when performing physical activity?
Rinse the mouth with water after the second puff of medication.
Which method of oral care helps to prevent oral infection for the patient who is taking fluticasone?
Choose the optimal oxygen device. Assess the need to adjust the oxygen flow rate Monitor for signs of adverse effects of oxygen therapy
Which nursing actions will be included for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who is receiving oxygen therapy through a mask? Select all that apply.
A chronic, intermittent cough
Which of these is a clinical manifestation of early chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
Nasal Cannula
Which oxygen delivery device may be used for a patient who requires oxygen administration in low concentrations of 24% at 1 L/min for a long duration?
relief of symptoms Improved quality of life Prevention of disease progression Ability to perform ADLs
Which patient care goals are appropriate for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? Select all that apply.
Respiratory tract cell hyperplasia
Which physiologic effect of ongoing tobacco smoking leads to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
"Asthma prevalence and age-adjusted death rates are the highest among Puerto Ricans." "Hispanics have lower death rates from chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases than other ethnic groups." "Despite higher rates of smoking in other groups, whites have the highest incidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases."
Which statements about health disparities that contribute to chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases are accurate? Select all that apply.
B2 agonists
Which treatment may increase restlessness and insomnia in a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?