WorksheetsCOPD
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
COPD is a combination of disease processes. What disease processes have been identified as being part of COPD?
emphysema and asthma
chronic obstructive bronchitis and emphysema
chronic obstructive bronchitis and asthma
chronic bronchitis and emphysema
Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disorder involving the secretion of fluids in specific exocrine glands. The genetic defect in CF inclines a person to chronic respiratory infections from a small group of organisms. Which organisms create chronic infection in a child with cystic fibrosis?
Pseudomonas aeruginosa and E.coli
Staphylococcus aureus and hepatitis C
Haemophilus influenzae and influenza A
Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus
Which of the following assessment findings would help confirm a diagnosis of asthma in a client suspected of having the disorder?
circumoral cyanosis
increased forced expiratory volume
inspiratory and expiratory wheezing
normal breath sounds
A client with acute asthma showing inspiratory and expiratory wheezes and a decreased expiratory volume should be treated with which of the following classes of medication right away?
beta blockers
bronchodilators
inhaled steroids
oral steriods
A 19-year-old comes into the emergency department with acute asthma. His respiratory rate is 44 breaths/minute, and he appears to be in acute respiratory distress. Which of the following actions should be taken first?
take a full medication history
give a bronchodilator by nebulizer
apply a cardiac monitor to the client
provide emotional support
A 58-year-old client with a 40-year history of smoking one to two packs of cigarettes a day has a chronic cough producing thick sputum, peripheral edema, and cyanotic nail beds. Based on this information, he most likely has which of the following conditions?
ARDS
Asthma
Chronic obstructive bronchitis
emphysema
The term "blue bloater" refers to which of the following conditions?
ARDS
asthma
chronic obstructive bronchitis
emphysema
The term "pink puffer" refers to which of the following conditions?
ARDS
asthma
chronic obstructive bronchitis
emphysema
A 66-year-old client has marked dyspnea at rest, is thin, and uses accessory muscles to breathe. He’s tachypneic, with a prolonged expiratory phase. He has no cough. He leans forward with his arms braced on his knees to support his chest and shoulders for breathing. This client has symptoms of which of the following respiratory disorders?
ARDS
asthma
chronic obstructive bronchitis
emphysema
It’s highly recommended that clients with asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema have Pneumovax and flu vaccinations for which of the following reasons?
All clients are recommended to have these vaccines
These vaccines produce bronchodilation and improve oxygenation
These vaccines help reduce the tachypnea these clients experience
Respiratory infections can cause severe hypoxia and possibly death in these clients
A nurse is assessing a client with chronic airflow limitation and notes that the client has a “barrel chest.” The nurse interprets that this client has which of the following forms of chronic airflow limitation?
Chronic obstructive bronchitis
emphysema
bronchial asthma
bronchial asthma and bronchitis
Which of the following is the primary reason to teach pursed-lip breathing to clients with emphysema?
to promote oxygen intake
to strengthen the diaphragm
to strengthen the intercostal muscles
to promote carbon dioxide elimination
Which of the following diets would be most appropriate for a client with COPD
low fat, low cholesterol
bland, soft diet
low-sodium diet
high calorie, high-protein diet
