-Chronic bronchitis is based on the major "clinical
manifestations" associated with the disease.
-Emphysema is based on the pathology, or the "anatomic
alterations of the lung," associated with the disorder. Correct
Answers
ABG for chronic respiratory failure Correct Answers pH: N
PaCo2: increased
PaO2: decreased
HCO3: increased
ABG mild to moderate Correct Answers
ABG severe Correct Answers
Airflow limitations assessment Correct Answers history of 2
or more exacerbations in the last year increases risk for patient
to have exacerbations.
Anatomic Alterations of the Lungs Associated with Chronic
Bronchitis Correct Answers -Chronic inflammation and
thickening of the wall of the peripheral airways
-Excessive mucous production and accumulation
-Partial or total mucous plugging of the airways
Anatomic Alterations of the Lungs Associated with Chronic
Bronchitis pt II Correct Answers Smooth muscle constriction
of bronchial airways (bronchospasm)—a variable finding
, Air trapping and hyperinflation of alveoli—may occur in late
stages
Anatomic Alterations of the Lungs Associated with Emphysema
Correct Answers -Permanent enlargement and destruction of
the air spaces distal to the terminal bronchioles
-Destruction of alveolar-capillary membrane
-Weakening of the distal airways, primarily the respiratory
bronchioles
-Air trapping and hyperinflation
BODE index Correct Answers body mass index, airflow
obstruction, dyspnea and exercise capacity
Centrilobular emphysema Correct Answers Abnormal
weakening and enlargement of the respiratory bronchioles in the
proximal portion of the acinus
chronic bronchitis Correct Answers -chronic productive cough
for 3 months in each of 2 successive years in patient
COPD Correct Answers -C.B.A.B.E
-primary cause: smoking
Cystic fibrosis,
bronchiectasis,
asthma,
bronchitis (chronic) and
emphysema
COPD chest assessment Correct Answers