FNP 1 – ASTHMA ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+

FNP 1 – ASTHMA ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS,
GRADED A+




What is one of the most important things to recognize with Asthma? - ANSWER
that it is reversible


What are S/S of Asthma - ANSWER - Wheezing due to airway spasms
- Chest Tightness
- Breathlessness (dyspnea)
- cough


Why can Asthma symptoms come back spontaneously or worsen? - ANSWER
intrinsic (stress) or extrinsic (environmental) triggers


What is another term pediatricians use instead of Asthma since the term can be
seen so negatively? - ANSWER Reactive Airway Disease


The absence of what respiratory symptom does NOT rule out Asthma? - ANSWER
Wheezing


If a patient has an issue with what type of med would make you concerned they
have Asthma? - ANSWER Nonselective beta blockers


Do NOT diagnose or manage Asthma without what? - ANSWER Spirometry

, What is a Spirometry test? - ANSWER - most common pulm function test (PFT's)
- measures the lung function, specifically the amount or speed of air that can be
inhaled or exhaled


What are the Three principle triggers for Asthma? - ANSWER • Allergens and
environmental factors
- Inhaled substances
- Food Additives
- Medications
•Infections
- URI's
• Psychological Factors
- Stress


What are the Symptoms of Pediatric Asthma? - ANSWER - Coughing, especially at
night
- Wheezing/Whistling sound, when breathing out
- Trouble/Rapid breathing that causes the skin around the ribs or neck to pull in
tightly
- Frequent chest colds


What are the risk factors for asthma related death? - ANSWER - Comorbidities
- Difficulty identifying their symptoms
- Illicit Drug Use
- Low Socioeconomic Status