10/24/24, 9:13 AM nr 601 midterm exam-| 2024-2025 UPDATE COMPREHENSIVE MOST FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIE…
nr 601 midterm exam-| 2024-2025 UPDATE
COMPREHENSIVE MOST FREQUENTLY TESTED
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1. Reduced physiological reserve of most body
systems, esp. cardiac, resp, renal.
What are the 3 primary 2. Reduced homeostatic mechanisms that fail to
physiological changes of adjust regulatory systems (i.e. temp control,
aging? fluid/lyte balance, etc.).
3. Impaired immunological function (infection risk is
greater, autoimmune dz's more prevalent)
What is the preferred 30min/day 5 days/wk of moderate exercise.
amount of exercise for
elderly? If trying to lose wt: 60min/day.
Group of tests that provide quantifiable
measurement of lung function, used to dx resp
What are PFTs?
abnormalities or assess progression/resolution of
lung dz.
What is FEV1? Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (80-120%)
What is FVC? Forced Vital Capacity (80-120%)
What is normal FEV1/FVC <0.7 (70%)
ratio?
Mild
What is GOLD 1 criteria?
FEV1 >/= 80% predicted
, 10/24/24, 9:13 AM nr 601 midterm exam-| 2024-2025 UPDATE COMPREHENSIVE MOST FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIE…
Moderate
What is GOLD 2 criteria?
FEV1 50-79% predicted
Severe
What is GOLD 3 criteria?
FEV1 30-49% predicted
Very severe
What is GOLD 4 criteria?
FEV1 <30% predicted
Dyspnea
What are the signal Chronic cough w/sputum
symptoms of COPD? Decreased activity tolerance
Wheezing
Common, preventable, treatable.
Characterized by persistent airflow limitation.
Usually progressive, associated with enhanced
What are characteristics chronic inflammatory response in airways and lungs
of COPD? to noxious particles/gases
Smoking (increasing w/number of pack years)
What are risk factors for Second hand smoke
COPD? Environmental pollution (endotoxins, coal dust,
mineral dust)
May be normal in early states
As severity progresses: lung hyperinflation,
What is seen on phys decreased breath sounds, wheezes at bases, distant
exam in COPD? heart tones (b/c of hyperinflation, so S1/S2 sounds
off in distance), accessory muscle use, pursed lip
breathing, increased expiratory phase, neck vein
distention.
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