12 Questions
What is the number 1 risk factor for COPD?
Tobacco smoke exposure
Which two diseases make up COPD?
Chronic bronchitis and emphysema
What is the primary characteristic of emphysema in COPD?
Abnormal distention of air spaces beyond the terminal bronchioles with destruction of the walls of alveoli
What is the number 1 effective prevention for COPD?
Smoking cessation
What is the primary focus of hospice care?
Quality of life/preparation for death
When does palliative care begin?
Simultaneously with cure-based care
What is the primary characteristic of emphysema in COPD?
Abnormal distention of air spaces beyond the terminal bronchioles with destruction of the walls of alveoli
What is the primary focus of hospice care?
End of life (6 months or less to live)
What is the number 1 risk factor for COPD?
Tobacco smoke exposure
What is the number 1 effective prevention for COPD?
Smoking cessation
What two diseases make up COPD?
Chronic bronchitis and emphysema
What is the characteristic of palliative care?
Can be provided at any time, not just end of life, regardless of stage of disease
Test your knowledge of COPD risk factors and diseases with this short quiz. Learn about the impact of tobacco smoke exposure and the two main diseases that make up COPD. Identify the defining characteristics of emphysema and its effects on the respiratory system.
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