ASTHMA EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION
What is the mission statement for the association of asthma educators? - Answers -The
AAE is the premier interdisciplinary professional organization raising the competency of
individuals who educate patients and families affected by asthma
AE-C certificants will follow a code of conduct. Name the 8 points of the code of
conduct. - Answers --will use the AE-C designation
-will conduct themselves in a professional manner
-provide asthma coordination, counseling, and education
-further the mission of the NAECB
-cause no public harm
-will not engage in any inappropriate or unethical behavior.
-will not provide asthma coordination, counseling or education while experiencing any
physical impairment affecting their performance
-will hold confidential information regarding the examination that could assist another
applicant seeking certification
Per the 2010 American Lung Association report, the cost of asthma prescriptions is? -
Answers -5.6 billion dollars
Per the 2010 American Lung Association report the cost of Direct medical expenditures
is? - Answers -15.6 billion dollars
Per the 2010 American Lung Association report the cost of indirect medical
expenditures is? - Answers -5.1 billion dollars
Define asthma - Answers -A chronic inflammatory disease of the airway with:
-airway obstruction that is reversible, either spontaneously or with medication (in
susceptible individuals may become irreversible)
-airway inflammation caused by many cellular components
-increased airway hyper-responsiveness
Describe Atropy as it relates to asthma - Answers -Genetic predisposition to develop
immunoglobulin (IG E) mediated response to aeroallergens (seen most in children)
A genetic predisposition to develop immunoglobulin E (Ig E) mediated response to
aeroallergens (seen most in children) is what? - Answers -Atopy
What etiology of asthma is seen most in children? - Answers -Atopy
What is the strongest factor for developing asthma? - Answers -Atopy
What is the hygiene hypothesis based on? - Answers --Infants raised in a large family
with sobs are less likely to develop asthma than only children
What is the mission statement for the association of asthma educators? - Answers -The
AAE is the premier interdisciplinary professional organization raising the competency of
individuals who educate patients and families affected by asthma
AE-C certificants will follow a code of conduct. Name the 8 points of the code of
conduct. - Answers --will use the AE-C designation
-will conduct themselves in a professional manner
-provide asthma coordination, counseling, and education
-further the mission of the NAECB
-cause no public harm
-will not engage in any inappropriate or unethical behavior.
-will not provide asthma coordination, counseling or education while experiencing any
physical impairment affecting their performance
-will hold confidential information regarding the examination that could assist another
applicant seeking certification
Per the 2010 American Lung Association report, the cost of asthma prescriptions is? -
Answers -5.6 billion dollars
Per the 2010 American Lung Association report the cost of Direct medical expenditures
is? - Answers -15.6 billion dollars
Per the 2010 American Lung Association report the cost of indirect medical
expenditures is? - Answers -5.1 billion dollars
Define asthma - Answers -A chronic inflammatory disease of the airway with:
-airway obstruction that is reversible, either spontaneously or with medication (in
susceptible individuals may become irreversible)
-airway inflammation caused by many cellular components
-increased airway hyper-responsiveness
Describe Atropy as it relates to asthma - Answers -Genetic predisposition to develop
immunoglobulin (IG E) mediated response to aeroallergens (seen most in children)
A genetic predisposition to develop immunoglobulin E (Ig E) mediated response to
aeroallergens (seen most in children) is what? - Answers -Atopy
What etiology of asthma is seen most in children? - Answers -Atopy
What is the strongest factor for developing asthma? - Answers -Atopy
What is the hygiene hypothesis based on? - Answers --Infants raised in a large family
with sobs are less likely to develop asthma than only children
