NURS 5433 Module 2: Respiratory Exam
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ LATEST 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
Day-to-day adjustment - CORRECT ANSWER-Using as-needed low dose ICS-formoterol for mild
asthma or ICS-formoteral as a maintenance and reliever therapy.
Stepping down treatment - CORRECT ANSWER-Reduce treatment once good asthma control has
been achieved for 3 months.
Reduce ICS dose by 20-50% at 2-3 month intervals.
Asthma action plan - CORRECT ANSWER-A written plan to manage asthma, including medication
adjustments.
GINA guidelines - CORRECT ANSWER-Global Initiative for Asthma guidelines for asthma
management.
Inhaled corticosteroids used for both RESUCE and MAINTENANCE.
GINA Step 3: SMART - CORRECT ANSWER-Single inhaler maintenance and reliever therapy using
LABA with ICS.
Pathophysiology of Asthma - CORRECT ANSWER-Involves inflammation, airway narrowing,
excess mucus production, and overreaction to triggers.
Presenting S&S of Asthma - CORRECT ANSWER-Symptoms include dyspnea, cough, chest
tightness, wheezing, tachypnea, and tachycardia.
, Diagnostics for Asthma - CORRECT ANSWER-Includes CXR and spirometry with FEV1/FVC ratio of
<0.7 indicating airway obstruction.
COPD - CORRECT ANSWER-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease characterized by chronic
inflammation, airway obstruction, mucus overproduction, and emphysema.
Presenting S&S of COPD - CORRECT ANSWER-Symptoms that are slowly progressive, CHRONIC
COUGH, wheezing, chest tightness, frequent resp infection,
COPD risk factors - CORRECT ANSWER-History of tobacco smoking, environmental factors,
genetic predisposition, occupational hazards, and age are associated with COPD.
Asthma - CORRECT ANSWER-A condition with variable airflow obstruction where symptoms vary
widely day to day, often worse at night or early morning.
Commonly present conditions in patients with asthma? - CORRECT ANSWER-Allergic rhinitis,
and/or eczema
Fam history - CORRECT ANSWER-Family history of respiratory conditions.
DifferentialDiagnosis - CORRECT ANSWER-COPD, Asthma, Bronchiectasis, TB, Obliterative
bronchiolitis, and diffuse panbronchiolitis
What are the protocols for peak flow meters? - CORRECT ANSWER-Perform spirometry with
- progressive or prolonged loss of asthma control
- at least every 1-2 years.
Measure after 3-6 months of treatment of controller to can be used as personal best.
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ LATEST 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
Day-to-day adjustment - CORRECT ANSWER-Using as-needed low dose ICS-formoterol for mild
asthma or ICS-formoteral as a maintenance and reliever therapy.
Stepping down treatment - CORRECT ANSWER-Reduce treatment once good asthma control has
been achieved for 3 months.
Reduce ICS dose by 20-50% at 2-3 month intervals.
Asthma action plan - CORRECT ANSWER-A written plan to manage asthma, including medication
adjustments.
GINA guidelines - CORRECT ANSWER-Global Initiative for Asthma guidelines for asthma
management.
Inhaled corticosteroids used for both RESUCE and MAINTENANCE.
GINA Step 3: SMART - CORRECT ANSWER-Single inhaler maintenance and reliever therapy using
LABA with ICS.
Pathophysiology of Asthma - CORRECT ANSWER-Involves inflammation, airway narrowing,
excess mucus production, and overreaction to triggers.
Presenting S&S of Asthma - CORRECT ANSWER-Symptoms include dyspnea, cough, chest
tightness, wheezing, tachypnea, and tachycardia.
, Diagnostics for Asthma - CORRECT ANSWER-Includes CXR and spirometry with FEV1/FVC ratio of
<0.7 indicating airway obstruction.
COPD - CORRECT ANSWER-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease characterized by chronic
inflammation, airway obstruction, mucus overproduction, and emphysema.
Presenting S&S of COPD - CORRECT ANSWER-Symptoms that are slowly progressive, CHRONIC
COUGH, wheezing, chest tightness, frequent resp infection,
COPD risk factors - CORRECT ANSWER-History of tobacco smoking, environmental factors,
genetic predisposition, occupational hazards, and age are associated with COPD.
Asthma - CORRECT ANSWER-A condition with variable airflow obstruction where symptoms vary
widely day to day, often worse at night or early morning.
Commonly present conditions in patients with asthma? - CORRECT ANSWER-Allergic rhinitis,
and/or eczema
Fam history - CORRECT ANSWER-Family history of respiratory conditions.
DifferentialDiagnosis - CORRECT ANSWER-COPD, Asthma, Bronchiectasis, TB, Obliterative
bronchiolitis, and diffuse panbronchiolitis
What are the protocols for peak flow meters? - CORRECT ANSWER-Perform spirometry with
- progressive or prolonged loss of asthma control
- at least every 1-2 years.
Measure after 3-6 months of treatment of controller to can be used as personal best.
