Respiratory Failure in Chronic COPD

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Case Scenario 
2. Definitions 
3. Incidence and Prevalence of COPD and Respiratory Failure 
4. Anatomy and Physiology of Breathing  
5. Effects of Smoking on Breathing 
6. Causes of COPD 
7. Comparison of COPD, Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis and Asthma 
8. Clinical Symptoms of COPD 
9. Diagnostic Tests for COPD and Respiratory Failure 
10. Treatments and Management of COPD 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Respiratory Failure in Chronic COPD. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Define Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 
2. Identify common clinical symptoms. 
3. Explain the diagnostic tests and expected lab values for COPD. 
4. Describe risk factors, prevalence, and incidence of COPD. 
5. Compare treatment modalities with preventative strategies.  
6. Identify respiratory failure in chronic COPD.  
7. Explain the treatment for respiratory failure in COPD. 

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.