You are teaching your COPD patient the proper technique for pursed-lip breathing. Which of the following would BEST demonstrate effective technique?

Inhaling for 2 seconds through pursed lips, then exhaling for 4 seconds out the nostrils

Inhaling and exhaling through pursed lips, with the cheeks puffed out

Exhaling every other breath through pursed lips

Inhaling for 2 seconds through the nose, then exhaling for 4 seconds out the lips

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.   Inhalation should be through the nose, not the mouth.
B.   Cheeks should remain relaxed.
C.   Pursed-lip breathing should be done with every breath.
D.   Inhaling for 2 seconds through the nose, then exhaling for 4 seconds out the lips is the correct technique. It involves slow, deep breaths and prolonged exhalation to help control breathing and reduce shortness of breath.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Asthma is a reversible obstructive airway disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways. With proper management and medication, asthma symptoms can be controlled, and airway obstruction can be reversed.
B. COPD is a progressive, irreversible lung disease that involves damage to the alveoli and airways. While symptoms can be managed, the underlying lung damage is permanent.
C. Emphysema is a type of COPD characterized by destruction of the alveoli. It is irreversible.
D. Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchial tubes. While acute bronchitis can be reversed, chronic bronchitis is a component of COPD and is therefore irreversible.

A. Patient with Cushing's Syndrome B. A pregnant patient C. Patient with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) D. Patient who smokes 2 packs a day, and is obese

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. This patient is likely to have secondary hypertension due to an underlying endocrine disorder.
B. This patient may experience gestational hypertension, which is a temporary condition related to pregnancy.
C. This patient is likely to have secondary hypertension due to kidney dysfunction.
D. This patient has multiple risk factors for essential hypertension, which is the most common type of hypertension with no identifiable underlying cause. Smoking and obesity are both strong risk factors for developing hypertension.

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