EDAPT-CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY
DISEASE (COPD) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
, Which risk factors are associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
(SATA) -ANSWER -Living with a cigarette smoker
-Exposure to pollution
A client is admitted with shortness of breath. Which diagnostic studies would help
identify lung function and gas exchange changes caused by chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD)? (SATA) -ANSWER -Arterial blood gas
-Spirometry
-Chest x-ray
Which information is true regarding clients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD)? (SATA) -ANSWER -COPD is caused by long-term exposure to irritating
gases or particulate matter.
-The client may experience periods of exacerbation with worsening clinical
manifestations.
-COPD typically affects middle-aged to older adults.
-COPD encompasses both emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
Identify history and assessment findings that indicate altered gas exchange.
A client is transferred from an assisted living facility to the emergency department due
to shortness of breath caused by an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD). -ANSWER -RR 25 Breaths per minute
-HR 105 beats per minute
-oxygen saturation of 85% on room air
-COPD (20 pack years)
-Albuterol inhaler PRN for shortness of breath
-prednisone 20 mg daily
-oxygen therapy 2LPM
-episodes of respiratory distress for the past two days
-increased shortness of breath. Client is chronically on oxygen takes prednisone daily.
A client is admitted with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation.
Match the nursing action with the correct rationale.
1. Reposition the client.
2. Encourage deep/pursed lip breathing.
3. Use oxygen therapy as prescribed.
4. Perform percussion, vibration, and postural drainage.
DISEASE (COPD) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
, Which risk factors are associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
(SATA) -ANSWER -Living with a cigarette smoker
-Exposure to pollution
A client is admitted with shortness of breath. Which diagnostic studies would help
identify lung function and gas exchange changes caused by chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD)? (SATA) -ANSWER -Arterial blood gas
-Spirometry
-Chest x-ray
Which information is true regarding clients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD)? (SATA) -ANSWER -COPD is caused by long-term exposure to irritating
gases or particulate matter.
-The client may experience periods of exacerbation with worsening clinical
manifestations.
-COPD typically affects middle-aged to older adults.
-COPD encompasses both emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
Identify history and assessment findings that indicate altered gas exchange.
A client is transferred from an assisted living facility to the emergency department due
to shortness of breath caused by an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD). -ANSWER -RR 25 Breaths per minute
-HR 105 beats per minute
-oxygen saturation of 85% on room air
-COPD (20 pack years)
-Albuterol inhaler PRN for shortness of breath
-prednisone 20 mg daily
-oxygen therapy 2LPM
-episodes of respiratory distress for the past two days
-increased shortness of breath. Client is chronically on oxygen takes prednisone daily.
A client is admitted with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation.
Match the nursing action with the correct rationale.
1. Reposition the client.
2. Encourage deep/pursed lip breathing.
3. Use oxygen therapy as prescribed.
4. Perform percussion, vibration, and postural drainage.
