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Who reveices venturi mask?
COPD patient
Does tidal volume increase when COPD patients exercise?
NO
What is the primary respiratory drive for a patient with COPD?
Hypoxic drive.
What is the normal pulse for a COPD patient?
intermittent temperature according to the condition
Why copd patient cannot apply oxygen more than 4 liter per minute?
because elasticity of alveoli is diminished in patient with COPD therefore administering more than 4liters/minute will collapse alveoli and patient may die.
How should a patient with COPD be positioned?
sitting upright at least 45 degree ange
What would be the best rate of O2 for a patient with COPD?
2 liters per minute
What is the goal O2 sat for end stage COPD patient?
88 to 93 o2
What body system is spriometry?
Spirometry is a test that measures lung function, specifically the volume of air inhaled and exhaled by the lungs. It is commonly used to assess respiratory health and diagnose conditions like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other lung diseases. It is part of the respiratory system.
How do doctors check for c o p d?
COPD ALSO KNOWN AS CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE. THEY DUE TESTING AS IN A SPIROMETRY WHICH MEASURES YOUR BREATHING CAPACITY & OR THEY DUE A CHEST XRAY PLUS THEY LISTEN TO YOUR LUNGS WITH A STETHISCOPE.
Why would a COPD patient have a higher percentage of red blood cells than a healthy person without COPD?
A COPD patient may have a higher percentage of red blood cells due to chronic low oxygen levels (hypoxemia) in the blood. The body compensates by producing more red blood cells to improve oxygen transport. This is known as secondary erythrocytosis or secondary polycythemia.
If a patient has COPD would their blood pH be acidic or basic?
acidic due to build up of co2
