DEBBIE O CONNOR FOCUSED EXAM COPD
2026 SOAP NOTE STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ what is COPD preventable. Answer: -the primary cause is smoking
◉ what is included in COPD. Answer: -chronic bronchitis
-emphysema
◉ what is chronic bronchitis. Answer: -presence of chronic
productive cough for 3 months
-other causes of chronic cough excluded
◉ what is emphysema. Answer: -abnormal permanent enlargement
of the airspaces distal to the terminal bronchioles
-destruction of their walls
-air sacs of the lungs are damaged and enlarged, causing
breathlessness.
◉ what are some risk factors of COPD. Answer: -cigarette smoking
-occupational chemicals and dust
-air pollution
, ◉ how fast does COPD develop. Answer: -slowly
◉ what are the clinical manifestations of COPD. Answer: -cough
(chronic intermittent on morning)
-sputum production
-dyspnea
-can occur may years before airflow limitation
◉ what is true about dyspnea in COPD. Answer: -dyspnea usually
prompts medial attention
-occurs with exertion in early stages
-present at rest with advanced disease
◉ chest breathing in COPD. Answer: -use of accessory and
intercostal muscles
-inefficient breathing
◉ what are the signs and symptoms of COPD. Answer: -may
experience chest tightness with activity
-characteristically underweight with adequate caloric intake
-chronic fatigue
-physical examination findings
2026 SOAP NOTE STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ what is COPD preventable. Answer: -the primary cause is smoking
◉ what is included in COPD. Answer: -chronic bronchitis
-emphysema
◉ what is chronic bronchitis. Answer: -presence of chronic
productive cough for 3 months
-other causes of chronic cough excluded
◉ what is emphysema. Answer: -abnormal permanent enlargement
of the airspaces distal to the terminal bronchioles
-destruction of their walls
-air sacs of the lungs are damaged and enlarged, causing
breathlessness.
◉ what are some risk factors of COPD. Answer: -cigarette smoking
-occupational chemicals and dust
-air pollution
, ◉ how fast does COPD develop. Answer: -slowly
◉ what are the clinical manifestations of COPD. Answer: -cough
(chronic intermittent on morning)
-sputum production
-dyspnea
-can occur may years before airflow limitation
◉ what is true about dyspnea in COPD. Answer: -dyspnea usually
prompts medial attention
-occurs with exertion in early stages
-present at rest with advanced disease
◉ chest breathing in COPD. Answer: -use of accessory and
intercostal muscles
-inefficient breathing
◉ what are the signs and symptoms of COPD. Answer: -may
experience chest tightness with activity
-characteristically underweight with adequate caloric intake
-chronic fatigue
-physical examination findings
