NR 601 additional midterm information EXAM
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1. Reduced physiological reserve of most body
systems, esp. cardiac, resp, renal.
What are the 3 primary 2. Reduced homeostatic mechanisms that fail to adjust
physiological changes of regulatory systems (i.e. temp control, fluid/lyte
aging? balance, etc.).
3. Impaired immunological function (infection risk is
greater, autoimmune dz's more prevalent)
What is the preferred 30min/day 5 days/wk of moderate exercise.
amount of exercise for
elderly? If trying to lose wt: 60min/day.
Group of tests that provide quantifiable measurement
What are PFTs? of lung function, used to dx resp abnormalities or
assess progression/resolution of lung dz.
What is FEV1? Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (80-120%)
What is FVC? Forced Vital Capacity (80-120%)
What is normal FEV1/FVC <0.7 (70%)
ratio?
, Mild
What is GOLD 1 criteria?
FEV1 >/= 80% predicted
Moderate
What is GOLD 2 criteria?
FEV1 50-79% predicted
Severe
What is GOLD 3 criteria?
FEV1 30-49% predicted
Very severe
What is GOLD 4 criteria?
FEV1 <30% predicted
Dyspnea
What are the signal Chronic cough w/sputum
symptoms of COPD? Decreased activity tolerance
Wheezing
Common, preventable, treatable.
Characterized by persistent airflow limitation.
Usually progressive, associated with enhanced
What are characteristics of chronic inflammatory response in airways and lungs to
COPD? noxious particles/gases
Airway fibrosis, luminal plugs, airway inflammation,
increased airway resistance, small airway dz.
Decreased elastic recoil of alveoli.
Smoking (increasing w/number of pack years)
What are risk factors for Second hand smoke
COPD? Environmental pollution (endotoxins, coal dust,
mineral dust)
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Terms in this set (300)
1. Reduced physiological reserve of most body
systems, esp. cardiac, resp, renal.
What are the 3 primary 2. Reduced homeostatic mechanisms that fail to adjust
physiological changes of regulatory systems (i.e. temp control, fluid/lyte
aging? balance, etc.).
3. Impaired immunological function (infection risk is
greater, autoimmune dz's more prevalent)
What is the preferred 30min/day 5 days/wk of moderate exercise.
amount of exercise for
elderly? If trying to lose wt: 60min/day.
Group of tests that provide quantifiable measurement
What are PFTs? of lung function, used to dx resp abnormalities or
assess progression/resolution of lung dz.
What is FEV1? Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (80-120%)
What is FVC? Forced Vital Capacity (80-120%)
What is normal FEV1/FVC <0.7 (70%)
ratio?
, Mild
What is GOLD 1 criteria?
FEV1 >/= 80% predicted
Moderate
What is GOLD 2 criteria?
FEV1 50-79% predicted
Severe
What is GOLD 3 criteria?
FEV1 30-49% predicted
Very severe
What is GOLD 4 criteria?
FEV1 <30% predicted
Dyspnea
What are the signal Chronic cough w/sputum
symptoms of COPD? Decreased activity tolerance
Wheezing
Common, preventable, treatable.
Characterized by persistent airflow limitation.
Usually progressive, associated with enhanced
What are characteristics of chronic inflammatory response in airways and lungs to
COPD? noxious particles/gases
Airway fibrosis, luminal plugs, airway inflammation,
increased airway resistance, small airway dz.
Decreased elastic recoil of alveoli.
Smoking (increasing w/number of pack years)
What are risk factors for Second hand smoke
COPD? Environmental pollution (endotoxins, coal dust,
mineral dust)
