NUR 122- Gas Exchange: Asthma Questions and simplified Answers
what is the definition of asthma - correct answer-chronic inflammatory disorder of the
airways;What does asthma result in? - correct answer-intermittent & reversible airflow
obstruction of the bronchioles;how does the obstruction of the bronchioles happen -
correct answer--inflammation
-airway hyperresponsiveness;at what age can asthma occur - correct answer-any
age;what are some of the manifestations of asthma - correct answer--mucosal edema
-bronchoconstriction
-excessive mucus production;diagnosis - mild intermittent - correct answer-symptoms
occur less than twice a week
-exercise induced
-symptoms manageable;diagnosis - mild persistent - correct answer-symptoms arise
more than twice a week but not daily
-no s/s between attacks;diagnosis - moderate persistent - correct answer-daily
symptoms occur in conjunction with exacerbations twice a week
-develop manifestations between attacks;diagnosis - severe persistent - correct answer-
symptoms occur continually, along with frequent exacerbations that limit physical
activity and quality of life
-severe symptoms; long standing - difficult to manage;what are the causes/triggers for
asthma - correct answer--family history
-age: older adults
-smoking/secondhand smoke
-environmental allergies
-exposure to chemical irritants or dust
-GERD
-emotional stress
, -airway infections
-exercise
-medications; aspirin, NSAIDs, antibiotics;manifestations of asthma - correct answer--
wheezing
-coughing
-dyspnea
-chest tightness
-increased mucus production
-hyperresonance on percussion
-diaphoresis
-restless, agitation, hypoxia
-inflation of lung fields = "long lungs"
-mucus production
-prolonged exhalation
-anxiety or stress;severe asthma manifestations (repeated attacks) - correct answer--
barrel chest
-elevated shoulders
-use of accessory muscles of respiration
-facial appearance:
flattened malar bones
circles beneath eyes
narrow nose
what is the definition of asthma - correct answer-chronic inflammatory disorder of the
airways;What does asthma result in? - correct answer-intermittent & reversible airflow
obstruction of the bronchioles;how does the obstruction of the bronchioles happen -
correct answer--inflammation
-airway hyperresponsiveness;at what age can asthma occur - correct answer-any
age;what are some of the manifestations of asthma - correct answer--mucosal edema
-bronchoconstriction
-excessive mucus production;diagnosis - mild intermittent - correct answer-symptoms
occur less than twice a week
-exercise induced
-symptoms manageable;diagnosis - mild persistent - correct answer-symptoms arise
more than twice a week but not daily
-no s/s between attacks;diagnosis - moderate persistent - correct answer-daily
symptoms occur in conjunction with exacerbations twice a week
-develop manifestations between attacks;diagnosis - severe persistent - correct answer-
symptoms occur continually, along with frequent exacerbations that limit physical
activity and quality of life
-severe symptoms; long standing - difficult to manage;what are the causes/triggers for
asthma - correct answer--family history
-age: older adults
-smoking/secondhand smoke
-environmental allergies
-exposure to chemical irritants or dust
-GERD
-emotional stress
, -airway infections
-exercise
-medications; aspirin, NSAIDs, antibiotics;manifestations of asthma - correct answer--
wheezing
-coughing
-dyspnea
-chest tightness
-increased mucus production
-hyperresonance on percussion
-diaphoresis
-restless, agitation, hypoxia
-inflation of lung fields = "long lungs"
-mucus production
-prolonged exhalation
-anxiety or stress;severe asthma manifestations (repeated attacks) - correct answer--
barrel chest
-elevated shoulders
-use of accessory muscles of respiration
-facial appearance:
flattened malar bones
circles beneath eyes
narrow nose
