PNE 204 Exam 1 Respiratory Questions With Complete Solutions.

A bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood? correct answer: cyanosis COPD is a combination of? correct answer: chronic bronchitis, emphysema, asthma When is COPD diagnosed? correct answer: after being ill for 3 months of the year for 2 consecutive years Causes of COPD? correct answer: smoking, smoke exposure, pollutants, familial predisposition, emphysema Prevention of COPD? correct answer: no smoking! Signs and symptoms of COPD? correct answer: cough, sputum, dyspnea, prolonged expiration, barrel chest, activity intolerance Complications of COPD? correct answer: cor pulmonale, weight loss, pneumothorax, respiratory failure Therapeutic interventions of COPD? correct answer: no smoking, oxygen, supportive care, pulmonary rehab, surgery, mechanical ventilation, end of life planning, medication(bronchodilators, corticosteroids, expectorants) Diagnostic tests for COPD? correct answer: Chest X-ray, CT scan, ABG's, CBC, spirometry, sputum analysis Mechanical ventialtion correct answer: invasive, requi