SG 6420 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% SOLVED 2024

SG 6420 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% SOLVED 2024 COPD Stage IMILD FEV1/FVC <70% FEV1</80% *Chronic cough/sputum production *Pt unaware lung function is abnormal COPD Stage IIMODERATE FEV1/FVC <70% FEV1 50-80% SOB with exertion Cough and sputum production present COPD Stage IIISEVERE FEV1/FVC < 70% FEV1 30-50% Greater SOB Reduced exercise capacity Fatigue Repeated exacerbations with impact on QOL COPD Stage IVVERY SEVERE FEV1/FVC<70% FEV1<30% Resp. Failure Cor Pulmonale (elevation of JVP and pitting ankle edema) QOL very impaired Exacerbations may be life threatening How does FEV1 decrease?Inflammation Narrowing of peripheral airways Airway collapse in severe emphysema COPD diagnosis?SPIROMETRY is key