Cmpp Exam 5 Master Set Questions And Answers

primary organisms responsible for COPD exacerbation {Ans: Strep pneumo H. flu M. Cat}What is FRC? {Ans: functional residual capacity present to allow for increase in tidal volume during times of stress}what treatments help improve lung function and mortality? {Ans: lung transplantation}bronchiectasis path {Ans: damage to bronchial wall --> permanent bronchial dilation --> impaired clearance of secretions}What are the criteria for GOLD? {Ans: PFTs #exacerbations in 12mo CAT mMRC}what do you have to make sure to do with NIV management after COPD exacerbation? {Ans: ABG after 2h manage patients on BiPAP for acute resp depression}