DH 201 Special Needs Ch 65: Pt with Respiratory Disease
Questions With Complete Solutions
Are corticosteroids and mast cell stabilizers short-term control
medications for ashmna? Correct Answer No. They are
LONG-term.
Blue bloater is related to Correct Answer chronic bronchitis.
Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive gene disorder that
affects which 3 parts of the body? Correct Answer
Respiratory tract, intestinal tract, and pancreas.
Describe the cough of a person with chronic bronchitis. Correct
Answer Chronic cough with copious sputum.
How are upper respiratory infections transmitted? Correct
Answer 1. Inhalation of airborne droplets.
2. Contaminated hands or articles soiled with discharge of nose
or throat.
How can you best prevent transmission of pathogens while you
are providing DH treatment? Correct Answer PPE, respiratory
hygiene, delay patient treatment if infected.
How is clinically active TB diagnosed? Correct Answer 1.
chest radiograph.
2. physical exam.
3. sputum smears for acid-fast bacteria, or AFB.
4. lab culture.
, How is TB transmitted? Correct Answer Inhaling airborne
droplets in saliva or mucosa.
List the 4 NAEFF classifications of asthma: Correct Answer
1. Intermittent
2. Persistent-mild.
3. Persistent-moderate.
4. Persistent-severe.
Smokers with COPD have an increased risk of: Correct
Answer 1. oral cancer.
2. nicotine stomatitis.
3. halitosis.
4. periodontal infections.
5. extrinsic tooth stain.
Vital signs related to respiratory function: Correct Answer 1.
Respiration rate.
2. Body temp.
3. Blood pressure.
4. Pulse.
5. Smoking status.
What 2 diagnostic tests are used to determine a latent TB
infection? Correct Answer 1. TB skin test (TST and PPD).
2. Interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA)-- a blood test.
What are 2 oral side effects of medications commonly used to
treat upper respiratory infections? Correct Answer
Xerostomia from decongestants and oral candidiasis from long
use of topicosteroids.
Questions With Complete Solutions
Are corticosteroids and mast cell stabilizers short-term control
medications for ashmna? Correct Answer No. They are
LONG-term.
Blue bloater is related to Correct Answer chronic bronchitis.
Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive gene disorder that
affects which 3 parts of the body? Correct Answer
Respiratory tract, intestinal tract, and pancreas.
Describe the cough of a person with chronic bronchitis. Correct
Answer Chronic cough with copious sputum.
How are upper respiratory infections transmitted? Correct
Answer 1. Inhalation of airborne droplets.
2. Contaminated hands or articles soiled with discharge of nose
or throat.
How can you best prevent transmission of pathogens while you
are providing DH treatment? Correct Answer PPE, respiratory
hygiene, delay patient treatment if infected.
How is clinically active TB diagnosed? Correct Answer 1.
chest radiograph.
2. physical exam.
3. sputum smears for acid-fast bacteria, or AFB.
4. lab culture.
, How is TB transmitted? Correct Answer Inhaling airborne
droplets in saliva or mucosa.
List the 4 NAEFF classifications of asthma: Correct Answer
1. Intermittent
2. Persistent-mild.
3. Persistent-moderate.
4. Persistent-severe.
Smokers with COPD have an increased risk of: Correct
Answer 1. oral cancer.
2. nicotine stomatitis.
3. halitosis.
4. periodontal infections.
5. extrinsic tooth stain.
Vital signs related to respiratory function: Correct Answer 1.
Respiration rate.
2. Body temp.
3. Blood pressure.
4. Pulse.
5. Smoking status.
What 2 diagnostic tests are used to determine a latent TB
infection? Correct Answer 1. TB skin test (TST and PPD).
2. Interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA)-- a blood test.
What are 2 oral side effects of medications commonly used to
treat upper respiratory infections? Correct Answer
Xerostomia from decongestants and oral candidiasis from long
use of topicosteroids.
