Advanced Pathophysiology of COPD – Practice Questions & Answers (2026)

Advanced Pathophysiology of COPD –
Practice Questions & Answers (2026)




Introduction to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - correct answersChronic obstructive pulmonary
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disease (COPD) is an obstructive disease of chronic bronchitis and emphysema. This chronic inflammatory
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disease is related to a combination of pathophysiological processes that reduce airflow during expiration.
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Increased mucus production (e.g., chronic bronchitis) and the loss of surface area in the lung (e.g.,
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emphysema) are present, resulting in reduced lung compliance.
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, The nurse practitioner (NP) is teaching adults about the leading cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary
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disease (COPD) at a community health fair. Which leading cause identified by the participants would indicate
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- Childhood asthma
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- Urban pollution
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- Occupational hazards
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- Smoking - correct answers- Smoking
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The client with COPD has (...) during expiration due to chronic (...) processes
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Increased airflow, reduced airflow, normal airflow
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Inflammatory, restrictive, anatomical - correct answers- Reduced m m m m m m




- Inflammatory
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Which clinical manifestations are expected in a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
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Select that all apply.
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- Stridor on inspiration
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- Barrel-shaped chest
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- Shortness of breath
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- Productive cough
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- Hypotension
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- Wheezing - correct answers- Barrel-shaped chest
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- Shortness of breath
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- Productive cough
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- Wheezing
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