COPD and Emphysema Overview
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What is the primary causative factor for VAP occurring within 96 hours of mechanical ventilation?

  • Antibiotic-sensitive bacteria (correct)
  • Antibiotic-resistant bacteria
  • Viral infections
  • Fungal infections
  • Which of the following conditions is least likely to contribute to pneumonia in an immunocompromised host?

  • Genetic immune disorders
  • Corticosteroid use
  • Regular exercise (correct)
  • Nutritional depletion
  • Which pathogen is commonly associated with aspiration pneumonia?

  • Escherichia coli
  • Clostridium difficile
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • Staphylococcus aureus (correct)
  • What substance, other than bacteria, can lead to aspiration pneumonia?

    <p>Gastric contents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a major risk factor for aspiration pneumonia?

    <p>COPD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first sign of hypoxia in patients?

    <p>Restlessness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the nature of cough associated with emphysema?

    <p>Non-productive and dry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common physical sign associated with emphysema?

    <p>Barrel chest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nursing diagnosis is associated with decreased oxygen levels in blood and tissues in respiratory conditions?

    <p>Impaired gas exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following breathing techniques is recommended for patients with respiratory illness?

    <p>Pursed lip breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be increased in the diet of a patient with emphysema?

    <p>Protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment is commonly used to assist patients with respiratory conditions in loosening secretions?

    <p>Nebulization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is directly related to CO2 trapping in patients with emphysema?

    <p>Respiratory acidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the collapse of one or more parts of the lung?

    <p>Atelectasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of atelectasis is caused by pressure from outside the lung?

    <p>Compressive atelectasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clinical manifestation is NOT commonly associated with atelectasis?

    <p>Hypotension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes resorptive atelectasis?

    <p>Incomplete ventilation of alveoli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a risk factor leading to contraction atelectasis?

    <p>Lung scarring (fibrosis)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines obstructive atelectasis?

    <p>Air cannot enter the alveoli due to a blockage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body position may exacerbate difficulty in breathing for someone with atelectasis?

    <p>Supine position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential consequence of chronic atelectasis?

    <p>Pneumonia or infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    COPD and Emphysema

    • COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Emphysema: Gradual damage to lung tissue, destruction of alveoli
    • Blue Bloaters: Cyanosis due to low oxygen levels in the blood
    • Pink Puffers: Compensatory puffing or prolonged expiration due to CO2 trapping
    • Barrel Chest: Increased anterior/posterior diameter of the chest
    • Clubbing of fingers: Late sign of COPD
    • Signs and symptoms: Hypoxia (restlessness), dyspnea, barrel chest, diminished breath sounds, fatigue, non-productive cough, hyperresonance upon percussion.

    Nursing Diagnosis: Ineffective Airway Clearance

    • Increased mucus
    • Thick, tenacious white or gray sputum
    • Productive cough

    Medical Management

    • Bronchodilators: Beta agonists (albuterol, salbutamol, isoproterenol)

    Nursing Management

    • Promote Airway: increase fluid to loosen secretions, coughing to expel secretions, suctioning as needed, chest percussion therapy (CPT), postural drainage
    • Promote Breathing: Positioning (orthopneic position), pursed lip breathing (inhale through nose, exhale through mouth twice as long), mechanical ventilation (non-invasive, IPPB)
    • Health Teaching: Rest, avoid smoking, infection prevention (handwashing, avoid crowded places), diet (increase calories and protein, decrease carbohydrates)

    Atelectasis

    • Collapse of one or more parts of the lung
    • Affects alveoli, the tiny air sacs in the lungs

    Types of Atelectasis

    • Compressive atelectasis: Fluid, air, blood, or tumors push on the lung causing collapse.
    • Resorptive atelectasis: Oxygen and carbon dioxide move into the bloodstream and no new air moves into the alveoli, causing them to collapse. Commonly occurs due to surgery requiring anesthesia.
    • Obstructive atelectasis: Also known as resorptive atelectasis, occurs when something like mucus, a tumor, or an inhaled object blocks the inside of the lungs.
    • Contraction atelectasis: Lung scarring (fibrosis) causes the alveoli to not open properly.

    Clinical Manifestation of Atelectasis

    • Dyspnea (shortness of breath), cough, sputum production, tachycardia, tachypnea, pleural pain, central cyanosis, orthopnea
    • In acute atelectasis involving a large amount of lung tissue (lobar atelectasis), marked respiratory distress.
    • In chronic atelectasis, similar symptoms as acute atelectasis, but alveolar collapse predisposes patients to infection distal to the obstruction.

    Pneumonia

    • Inflammation of the lungs, often caused by infection.
    • Aspiration pneumonia: Entry of exogenous or endogenous substances into the lower airway.
    • Common pathogens: Anaerobes, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus species, and Gram-negative bacilli.
    • Other aspirated substances: Gastric contents, exogenous chemical contents, or irritating gasses.
    • Risk factors: Heart failure, diabetes, alcoholism, COPD, AIDS.

    Pneumonia in Immunosuppressed Hosts

    • Pneumonia can occur with the use of corticosteroids, other immunosuppressive agents, chemotherapy, nutritional depletion, broad-spectrum antimicrobials, AIDS, genetic immune disorders, and long-term advanced life support technology.

    Passageway of Respiration

    • Mouth/nose > pharynx > larynx > trachea > lungs > bronchus > bronchioles > alveoli.
    • Alveoli are the dead end of the inhaled air and are close to the blood.
    • Oxygen enters the blood from alveoli and carbon dioxide moves from the blood to the alveoli to be exhaled.

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