[Answered]: Case Questions I

Case Questions I. Understanding the Diagnosis and Pathophysiology 1. Describe the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD). What is FEV1 and how is it used in the diagnosis of COPD? What is the role that cigarette smoking plays in the etiology of COPD? 2. What is SARS-CoV-2? What signs/symptoms is Mrs. Stamm experiencing that are consis- tent with a diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2? 3. Describe the critical role of the respiratory therapist in the respiratory management of COPD and SARS-CoV-2. How does their role differ in acute verses chronic respiratory diseases? 4. Review Mrs. Stamm’s arterial blood gas (ABG) values from the day she was admitted. a. Why would ABGs be drawn for this patient? b. Define each of the following and interpret Mrs. Stamm’s values: pH: II. Understanding Nutrition Therapy 5. What are the most common nutritional concerns for someone with COPD? Why is the patient diagnosed with COPD at higher risk for malnutrition? 6. Mrs. Stamm has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. She is expected to have a prolonged ICU course requiring mechanical ventilation. Review the recommendations for ASPEN and