NR 601-Primary Care Of The Maturing And Aged Family Practicum WEEK 2 QUIZ.

NR 601-Primary Care Of The Maturing And Aged Family Practicum WEEK 2 QUIZ. Question 1 2 / 2 pts How many hours per day of supplemental oxygen therapy has been shown to reduce mortality associated with COPD? Correct! 15 hours 6 hours 23 hours 10 hours Home oxygen therapy has been shown to decrease mortality. 1-2 liters of oxygen/min for 15 hours/day will maintain SaO2 of 90% or greater. Dunphy p. 414. Question 2 2 / 2 pts The nurse practitioner student is assessing a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This patient would be most likely to demonstrate which of the following lung changes? permanently deflated alveoli increased surface volume for gas exchange decreased residual volume Correct! This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :17:50 GMT -05:00 hyperinflation of the lungs Hyperinflation of the lungs is due to the increased total lung capacity present with obstruction. Week 2: Spirometry video- Kahn academy, Dunphy et al p. 399