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What determines oxygen status? - correct answer ✔✔ Pa02

partial pressure of oxygen dissolved in arterial blood

Unbound oxygen

Normal level?

Sp02

percentage of oxygen bound to hemoglobin

Normal level?

Hemoglobin

major component of RBCs. Major carrier of oxygen in the blood

Normal Level?

Diminsished in paralysis, pleural effusions, collpased lung, pleural effusions, hyperinflation,
bronchia occulsion, hypoventilation, obesity



COPD signs and symptoms - correct answer ✔✔ Lung Damage

L- Lack of energy

U- Unable to tolerate activity (SOB)

N- Nutrition poor

G- Gases (blood gases are abnormal- learn more in 204)

D- Dry or productive cough; constant cough

A- Accessory muscle usage during breathing; Abnormal lung sounds

M- Modification of skin color

A- Anteroposterior diameter increases (Barrel Chest)

,G- Gets in the tripod position with dyspnea

E- Extreme dyspnea



Sleep Apnea - correct answer ✔✔ Tongue and the soft palate fall backward (upper airway)

Partial or complete obstruction of the pharynx

Obstructs from 10 - 90 secs

Causes severe hypoxemia (decreased PaO2) and hypercapnia (increased PaCO2).

STOP BANG- snore, tired, obstruction, pressure, BMI, age, neck, gender

sleep deprivation, ↑ risk for cardiovascular event

MI

Dysrhythmias

CVA

HTN

↑ injury risk

MVA

Workplace



Priority concerns with COPD - correct answer ✔✔ Ineffective airway clearance/breathing
pattern

Impaired gas exchange

Risk for infection

Activity intolerance

Imbalanced nutrition

Self care deficit

Inability to cope

Powerlessness/Anxiety

,Exacerbation



Assessment and Collab Management Sleep Apnea - correct answer ✔✔ Assessment

Sleep Lab



Treatment

Mild: Lifestyle

Weight Loss

↑ HOB

↓ Alcohol & CNS depressants

Consistent sleeping habits

Oral appliance Mandibular Advancement Device



Forces lower jaw forward

CPAP Continuous Positive Airway Pressure



Splints airway open

Compliance is often poor- needs to be worn every night



A patient is admitted to hospital with acute exacerbation of COPD related to influenza. ABGs
and CXR are ordered and Sa02 is 86%. BP 168/102, P 104, RR 28

What is your priority intervention?

a. Administer antihypertensive

b. Apply oxygen via nasal prongs at 2L/min

c. Apply non-rebreather mask

d. Administer bronchodilator - correct answer ✔✔

, COPD - correct answer ✔✔ Progressive Respiratory Disorder

Progressive airflow obstruction

Ongoing dyspnea, ⬇ activity tolerance, increased mucous & coughing



Past Definitions of COPD include:

Chronic Bronchitis

Emphysema



Prevalence

Estimated 64 million worldwide (WHO)

1.5 million probable COPD in Canada; with over 1.5 million likely undiagnosed

Most become symptomatic in mid adulthood (~ 40 y.o)

In Canada- 80-90% caused by smoking

Common Clinical Manifestations

-Congested cough

-Dyspnea

-Activity intolerance

-Low oxygen

-Increased RR

-Wheezing

-Increased CO2 levels

-Acidosis

Risk Factors

-**Smoking!

-Age - usually >40ye

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