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Assessment of Suspected COPD by Nurse Practitioner

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What is the main purpose of arterial blood gas analysis?

Assessing kidney function

Measuring lung function (correct)

Measuring blood sugar levels

Assessing heart health

What is the most significant risk factor for COPD?

Occupational exposure to secondhand smoke

Exposure to dusts and chemicals

Age over 40

Exposure to tobacco smoke (correct)

What is the most effective way to slow the progression of COPD?

Smoking cessation (correct)

Pulmonary rehabilitation

Medication use

Physical therapy

What does pulmonary rehabilitation for COPD include?

Exercise, nutrition advice, and counseling Signup and view all the answers

What is the NP's role in patient education for COPD?

Explaining how to use prescribed medications Signup and view all the answers

What is the age group in which COPD is more common?

Over 40 Signup and view all the answers

What is the first key step involved in assessing a patient suspected of having COPD?

Taking a detailed patient history Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a symptom that the NP may ask about when assessing a patient for COPD?

Fever Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common test for diagnosing COPD?

Spirometry Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor for COPD?

Family history of respiratory diseases Signup and view all the answers

What does a physical examination for COPD typically involve?

Inspecting for barrel chest and use of accessory muscles Signup and view all the answers

What do imaging tests like CT scans show that can be related to COPD?

Emphysema Signup and view all the answers