A pulmonary function test was established on Mr. Smith. The…

A pulmonary function test was established on Mr. Smith. The following results are as follows:                       PARAMETERS % PREDICTED FEV1  67 FEF  25-75 62 FEF 200-1200 70 FVC 64 TLC 92 VC 87 What can you conclude from the following results?

The patient must be instructed on how to use an MDI with a s…

The patient must be instructed on how to use an MDI with a spacer. The patient lives by herself and only speaks her native language. What are the best ways to instruct her prior to discharge?I. Give a written step by step instruction II. Demonstrate in the appropriate orderIII. Tell them the instructions very slowly so that they may understand.IV. Give step by step instructional illustrations if available

A patient with COPD is in the hospital and currently on oxyg…

A patient with COPD is in the hospital and currently on oxygen on 2L NC with a saturation of 92% . The patient was taken off of oxygen and SpO2 is 89% with a PaO2 of 59 mmHg at rest. The patient was ambulated by physical therapy and saturation did not change. How would this effect reimbursment of oxygen  for this patient?

Which of the following allows patient selection for pulmonar…

Which of the following allows patient selection for pulmonary rehabilitation?I. Patient with irreversible airway obstruction with FEV1/FVC > 60%II. Patient with restrictive lung disease with TLC < 80%III. A patient with pulmonary vascular disease with a DLCO < 80%IV. A patient with a source of reimbersement