COPD is airflow limitation that is not fully reversible t/f - True __________ is characterized by reversible airflow obstruction - Asthma Destruction and permanent enlargement of airspaces distal to terminal bronchioles characterized by destruction of alveoli without obvious fibrosis and hyperinflation/air trapping is known as: A. COPD B. Asthma C. Chronic Bronchitis D. Emphysema - D. Emphysema Sputum production daily for 3 or more months for 2 or more years is characteristic of ________...

A 16-year-old patient with a history of mild, intermittent asthma is seen in the emergency room complaining of shortness of breath. She normally only needs her albuterol inhaler before exercise, but she is using it now 2-3 times per day for 3 days. Upon examination, the AGACNP notes the patient's appearance as calm but tachypneic. HR is 108, O2 saturation on room air is 91 %. A bedside peak expiratory flow measurement reveals FEV1 at 58 % of her personal best. The AGACNP should classify this pa...

Final Exam: NR571 / NR 571 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Complex Diagnosis and Management in Acute Care Practicum | Review Study Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Question: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) Answer: -Fatty infiltration of the liver in the absence of significant alcohol consumption, chronic hepatotoxic, medication use, and hereditary disorders -May progress to simple steatosis (fatty hepatitis), fibrosis, cirrhosis, as well as hepatocell...

Midterm Exam: NR571 / NR 571 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Complex Diagnosis and Management in Acute Care Practicum | Review Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Question: Non-VTE causes of pulmonary emboli Answer: -small masses of infectious material such as septic embolus -fat embolism that is released into blood stream after long bone fractures, surgery, trauma, or severe burns - air bubbles or substances that get into bloodstream from trauma, surgery, or medic...