and Answers; certified for accuracy 2026/2027
RSV treatment - correct answer Cool humidified O2
Fluid hydration
Airway maintenance
Chest PPD
Albuterol or RACEMIC EPI
Asthma - correct answer Chronic inflammatory disorder of airways
Episodes of progressive worsening of SOB, CO, wheeze, chest tightness
Primary cause of school absence, 3rd leading cause for hospitalization - correct
answer Asthma
Asthma S&S - correct answer Spasm attacks of bronchi and bronchioles
Inflammation of edema of mucous membrane
Accumulation of tenacious secretions
Episodes of progressive worsening of SOB, CO, wheeze, chest tightness
Decreased EXPIRATORY airflow due to resistance
Older pts "abd pain"
Tripod position
Restless/Apprehensive
Asthma Diagnosis - correct answer PFT
Spirometry
Peak Expiratory flow rate (PEFR)
, Asthma treatment long term - correct answer Maintains control of inflammation
Inhaled corticosteroids
Cromolyn sodium
long activng B antagonists
leukotriene modifiers
Singular
Nebulizer or metered inhaler with spacer
Asthma treatment quick relief - correct answer Short acting be atagonists
anticholinergics
systemic corticosteroids
B Adrenergic Agents
Albuterol
Terbutaline (broncho spasm)
Atropine
Ipratropium
Mag sulfate
Status Asthmaticus - correct answer Continued RDS despite measures
Gradual or rapid
Medical emergency
Respiratory ACIDOSIS
Dehydration
O2
Pyloric Stenosis - correct answer Metabolic Alkalosis (decreased NA, K, Cl)
Pyloric Stenosis - correct answer Olive shaped mass