AE-C asthma educator guaranteed success
1. What is the role of an Asthma Educator?
Diagnose asthma in patients.
Prescribe asthma medications.
[️] Provide education on asthma management, trigger control, and medication use.
Treat asthma emergencies in clinical setting...
[✔️] Provide education on asthma management, trigger control, and medication use.
Treat asthma emergencies in clinical settings.
2. What qualifications are needed to become a certified Asthma Educator?
[✔️] Must have a healthcare-related background (e.g., nurse, respiratory therapist,
pharmacist).
Only medical doctors are eligible.
[✔️] Must pass the National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB) exam.
Must have a master’s degree in public health.
3. Which of the following is a primary goal of asthma education?
To help patients wean off asthma medications.
[✔️] To help patients manage their asthma and reduce exacerbations.
To recommend lifestyle changes without consulting their doctor.
To eliminate the use of inhalers.
4. Which tool is commonly used by asthma educators to monitor lung function?
Stethoscope.
Blood pressure cuff.
[✔️] Peak flow meter.
Spirometer.
5. What are common triggers for asthma that educators help patients manage?
[✔️] Allergens like pollen, dust mites, and pet dander.
[✔️] Environmental factors like smoke and pollution.
, Excessive exercise.
Staying indoors all the time.
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6. How often should a patient with moderate asthma monitor their peak flow?
[✔️] Daily.
Weekly.
Monthly.
Only when symptoms worsen.
7. What is the primary purpose of a written Asthma Action Plan?
To track medication doses.
[✔️] To guide patients in managing asthma symptoms and exacerbations.
To avoid needing regular follow-up visits.
To help patients experiment with different inhalers.
8. Which of the following is a sign that a patient’s asthma is not well-controlled?
Rare use of a rescue inhaler.
[✔️] Frequent nighttime awakenings due to asthma symptoms.
Peak flow readings consistently above 80% of personal best.
[✔️] Limited ability to engage in physical activity.
9. How can an asthma educator support smoking cessation efforts for asthma patients?
[✔️] Provide resources and strategies for quitting smoking.
Advise patients to reduce smoking instead of quitting.
Inform patients that smoking does not affect asthma.
[✔️] Educate on the impact of smoking on asthma severity and lung function.
10. What type of inhaler technique should an asthma educator assess in patients?
[✔️] Proper use of a metered-dose inhaler (MDI).
, [✔️] Correct use of a dry powder inhaler (DPI).
Frequency of inhaler use, regardless of technique.
Whether a patient prefers oral medications over inhalers
1. What is the role of an Asthma Educator?
Diagnose asthma in patients.
Prescribe asthma medications.
[✔️] Provide education on asthma management, trigger control, and medication use.
Treat asthma emergencies in clinical settings.
2. What qualifications are needed to become a certified Asthma Educator?
[✔️] Must have a healthcare-related background (e.g., nurse, respiratory therapist,
pharmacist).
Only medical doctors are eligible.
[✔️] Must pass the National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB) exam.
Must have a master’s degree in public health.
3. Which of the following is a primary goal of asthma education?
To help patients wean off asthma medications.
[✔️] To help patients manage their asthma and reduce exacerbations.
To recommend lifestyle changes without consulting their doctor.
To eliminate the use of inhalers.
4. Which tool is commonly used by asthma educators to monitor lung function?
5. What are common triggers for asthma that educators help patients manage?
[✔️] Allergens like pollen, dust mites, and pet dander.
[✔️] Environmental factors like smoke and pollution.
Excessive exercise.
Staying indoors all the time.
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