huffs
all about the puffs
on the attack
blow the house down
"3 little pigs"
100
leading cause of acute and chronic illness in children and causes the most hospital admissions in children's hospitals
What is asthma or reactive airway disease
100
two devices that medications are administered to treat asthma
What is nebulizer and metered dose inhaler
100
classic sign of asthma
What is wheezing
100
common environmental triggers that cause asthmatic episodes (list at least 3)
What is cigarette smoke, smoke from wood burning stove, fire places, fumes, deodorants, over humidified air, perfume, animal dander, seasonal pollens, molds.
100
class of asthma that involves: brief episodes, rare activity limitations, symptoms less than twice a week or only with exercise.
What is mild intermittent asthma
200
patient population that is 26% more likely to have asthma than white children
What is African American
200
short acting beta 2 adrenergic agonist that relaxes bronchial muscles during an attack.
What is Albuterol
200
True/ False: a patient with asthma has a loose, congested productive cough
What is false
200
most common trigger in asthmatic children
What is exercise.
200
daily symptoms, daily (almost daily) bronchodilator use for more than 6 months a year, limited physical activity, PEFR less than or equal to 60%
What is severe persistent
300
shows decreased expiratory volume and increased residual volume due to air trapping and decreased vital capacity.
What is pulmonary function test
300
two categories of medications used to treat asthma
What is rescue medications and routine medications
300
list 3 most common symptoms school aged children complain of when experiencing an asthma attack
What is wheezing, chest tightness, cough
300
most frequent trigger of pediatric asthma (non environmentally)
What is viral respiratory infection
300
symptoms more than twice a week but less than once a day, may exacerbate with activity
What is mild persistent asthma
400
test used to monitor children with chronic ashtma
What is peak expiratory flow rate
400
oral medication often used to decrease airway inflammation; usually given for 5-7 days
What is prednisone or prednisolone
400
neurological symptoms noted by a patient during an asthma attack
What is restless, apprehensive, daiphoretic
400
use of this device daily can help monitor pulmonary status and response to treatments
What is peak flowmeter
400
bronchodilator used daily, exacerbations used 2-3 times weekly, more than 9 schools days missed per year, frequent activity limitations, PEFR 60-80% of predicted
What is moderate persistent asthma
500
occurs in the lungs causing an asthma attack
What is swelling of bronchioles with secretions of large amounts of thick mucous.
500
true/ false: bronchodilators are used as both a rescue medication and a routine medication
What is true
500
list 5 objective symptoms a nurse may note when assessing a patient experiencing an asthma attack
What is retractions, nasal flaring, stridor, low 02 sats, wheezing, nonproductive cough, decreased lung sounds, abdominal pain, tachypnea, fatigue, chest tightness
500
plan of care developed by physician that details home management of asthma
What is asthma action plan
500
list 4 classification of asthma
What is mils intermittent, mild persistent, moderate persistent, severe persistent.
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