PN2 Final Exam- Rasmussen Study Guide 2023
Asthma Signs and Symptoms - Correct Answer Coughing Wheezing Shortness of breath Chest tightness Itchy and inflamed eyes ABGs-- Respiratory Acidosis Asthma Attack - Correct Answer Cough Increased Mucous SOB Chest Tightness Early-- Decrease in PaCO2 Late-- Increase in PaCO2 Wheezing Prolonged expiration Retractions Asthma-- Hypoxemia - Correct Answer Tachycardia Increased Restlessness Tachypnea Asthma -- Emergency - Correct Answer If symptoms do NOT respond to usual treatment in 30 mins PT should seek medical attention Status Asthmaticus - Correct Answer Life- Threatening Asthma Triggers and Risk factors - Correct Answer Hypersensitivity URI Exercise Air pollutants Resp. Infections GERD Familial Tendency Asthma is an - Correct Answer Intermittent reversible airway obstruction Asthma Medications - Correct Answer Bronchodilators -Short acting Beta 2 Agonist *(Albuterol)* -Long Acting Beta 2 Agonist *(Salmeterol)* -Cholinergic Antagonist *(Ipatropium) (Tiotropium)* Corticosteroids -*Fluticasone*
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