General Asthma Facts
A chronic health condition that affects the lungs.
What is ... Asthma?
High-pitched whistling sound.
What is... Wheezing?
4 Risk factors for asthma include...
What is... 1. Family History of asthma, 2. Smoking, 3. Environmental allergies, 4. GERD?
Short-acting beta agonists or SABAs.
What are... Rescue inhalers (i.e. Albuterol)?
Symptoms of chest tightness and complaints of difficulty breathing.
What is... An asthma attack?
Harsh, noisy, squeaky sound heard with every breath.
What is ... Stridor?
Name the clinical manifestations/characteristics of a severe asthma attack...
What is: 1. Accessory muscle use, 2 chest tightness, 3. Diminished breath sounds bilateral, 4. High-pitched wheezing on expiration, and 6. Tachypnea?
Treatment for allergic asthma.
What are... Antihistamines?
Asthma rates are highest in this ethnic population of Americans.
Who are Black and Indigenous Americans?
Name the clinical manifestations/characteristics of a severe asthma attack...
What is; 1. Accessory muscle use, 2 chest tightness, 3. Diminished breath sounds bilateral, 4. High-pitched wheezing on expiration, 6. Tachypnea?
Identify 3 nursing interventions for an asthma patient who is taking prednisone.
What is... 1. Monitor for hyperglycemia, 2. Take with food, and 3. Observe client for fluid retention and weight gain?
Mnemonic for asthma medication.
What is... A-Adrenergics, S-Steroids, T-Theophylline
H-Hydration(IV), M- Mask O2 , A-Anticholinergics?
More prevalent in females than in males.
What is... Asthma?
Position patient in what way to get maximum ventilation...
What is the High-Fowler's position?
The manner in which the following combination agents are administered and why...
bronchodialtor
anti-inflammatory agent
What is administer the bronchodilator first to open the airways and allow for increased absorption of the anti-inflammatory agent?
Anticholinergic medication; such as ipratropium are long-acting & treat ...
What is used to prevent bronchospasms & decrease pulmonary secretions?
Unrelenting bronchospasms. May lead to intubation. Left untreated may cause this condition.
What is... Status asthmaticus?
The sound that is heard when air is forced through narrow airways.
What is... Wheezing?
The purpose of ABG's or Arterial Blood Gas...
What is performed on blood drawn from the artery to see how well lungs are functioning and the effectiveness of respiratory therapies?
Name 4 medications that can trigger asthma...
What are aspirin, NSAIDs, beta-blockers, and cholinergics?