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STUVIA 2024/2025NUR 112 exam 3
Asthma - ✔✔inflammatory disorder of the airways, reversible airway obstruction of the
bronchioles
Asthma - ✔✔condition characterized by recurring symptoms, airway obstruction and
bronchial hyperresponsiveness
intermittent asthma - ✔✔which severity of asthma is when u have symptoms less than
or equal to 2 days per week
intermittent asthma - ✔✔which severity of asthma is nighttime symptoms for a 0-4yo:
not waking up any
intermittent asthma - ✔✔which severity of asthma is nighttime symptoms for a 5-11yo:
waking up less than or equal to 2 times per month
intermittent asthma - ✔✔which severity of asthma does not interfere with normal
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activity
mild asthma - ✔✔which severity of asthma is symptoms greater than 2 times per
week but not daily
mild asthma - ✔✔which severity of asthma is nighttime symptoms for a 0-4yo: 1-2
times per month
mild asthma - ✔✔which severity of asthma is nighttime symptoms for a 5-11yo: 3-4
times per month
mild asthma - ✔✔which severity of asthma has minor limitation with normal activity
moderate asthma - ✔✔which severity of asthma do you have symptoms daily
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moderate asthma - ✔✔which severity of asthma is nighttime symptoms for a 0-4yo:
3-4 times per month
moderate asthma - ✔✔which severity of asthma is nighttime symptoms for a 5-11yo
greater than 1 time per week but not nightly
moderate asthma - ✔✔which severity of asthma do you have some limitation with
normal activity
severe asthma - ✔✔which severity of asthma is continued symptoms throughout the
day
severe asthma - ✔✔which severity of asthma is nighttime symptoms of 0-4yo greater
than 1 per week
severe asthma - ✔✔which severity of asthma is nighttime symptoms of a 5-11yo: 7
times per week (nightly)
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severe asthma - ✔✔which severity of asthma do you have extremely limited normal
activity
asthma - ✔✔history of allergies is a risk factor for what
asthma - ✔✔hereditary is a risk factor for what
asthma - ✔✔boys have a greater chance than girls until adolescence then it is
switched of getting what
asthma - ✔✔smoking including 2nd hand is a risk factor of what
asthma - ✔✔maternal smoking while pregnant is a risk factor of what
asthma - ✔✔ethnicity (African Americans greater risk) for what
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asthma - ✔✔low birth weight is a risk factor for what
asthma - ✔✔overweight is a risk factor for what
asthma - ✔✔allergens is a trigger for what
asthma - ✔✔irritants and exposure to chemicals is a trigger for what
asthma - ✔✔exercise is a trigger for what
asthma - ✔✔cold air, weather changes, temperature is a trigger for what
asthma - ✔✔environmental change is a risk factor for what
asthma - ✔✔colds or infection is a risk factor for what
asthma - ✔✔gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and tracheoesophageal fistula
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is a trigger for what
asthma - ✔✔animals are a trigger for what
asthma - ✔✔meds and foods are a trigger for what
asthma - ✔✔strong emotions are a trigger for what
asthma - ✔✔clinical manifestations are:
can be abrupt or gradual
pt will be flushed before they get cyanotic
coughing, wheezing
SOB, increased work of breathing, dyspnea
mucus production
restless, irritability
accessory muscle usage
decreased 02 sat
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tripod position for breathing
retractions
inaudible breath sounds/crackles (severe obstruction)
respiratory failure
what am i talking about?
status asthmaticus - ✔✔this is life threatening, emergency
it is an episode of airway obstruction and its not responsive to treatment (usually bc the
mucus is blocking drugs from reaching blood supply)
can be gradual or rapid
often happens with a condition like pneumonia or a respiratory virus
if not treated= respiratory failure
breath sounds will be decreased or absent (silent chest)
pt will not have a cough
cant speak in complete sentences
anxiety and panic
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asthma - ✔✔diagnostic testing for this condition includes:
chest x ray (see if have virus or pneumonia)
ABGs
PFT (pulmonary function test)-forced vital capacity is most important
PEFR (peak expiratory flow rate)
allergy test
CBC w diff (if infection is suspected)
sputum cultures
Green PEFR Zone - ✔✔PEFR 80-100% of personal best. signals clear. asthma under
reasonably good control. no symptoms. just need maintenance meds. follow routine
plan
Yellow PEFR Zone - ✔✔PEFR 50-79% of personal best. signals caution. asthma is
not well controlled. an acute exacerbation may be present. may need to increase
maintenance therapy. call HCP if staying in this zone
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