General Asthma Facts
Asthma Assessment
Asthma
Asthma Medications
100

A chronic health condition that affects the lungs.

What is ... Asthma?

100

High-pitched whistling sound.

What is... Wheezing?

100

4 Risk factors for asthma include...

What is... 1. Family History of asthma, 2. Smoking, 3. Environmental allergies, 4. GERD?

100

Short-acting beta agonists or SABAs.

What are... Rescue inhalers (i.e. Albuterol)?

200

Symptoms of chest tightness and complaints of difficulty breathing.

What is... An asthma attack?

200

Harsh, noisy, squeaky sound heard with every breath.

What is ... Stridor?

200

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?

200

Treatment for allergic asthma.

What are... Antihistamines?

300

Asthma rates are highest in this ethnic population of Americans.

Who are Black and Indigenous Americans?

300

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?

300

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?

300

Mnemonic for asthma medication.


What is...  A-Adrenergics, S-Steroids, T-Theophylline

H-Hydration(IV), M- Mask O2 , A-Anticholinergics?

400

More prevalent in females than in males.

What is... Asthma?

400

Position patient in what way to get maximum ventilation...

What is the High-Fowler's position?

400

The manner in which the following combination agents are administered and why...

                      bronchodialtor

                anti-inflammatory agent

What is administer the bronchodilator first to increase absorption of the anti-inflammatory agent?

400

Anticholinergic medication; such as ipratropium are long-acting & treat ...

What is used to prevent bronchospasms & decrease pulmonary secretions?

500

Unrelenting bronchospasms. May lead to intubation. Left untreated may cause this condition.

What is... Status asthmaticus?

500

The sound that is heard when air is forced through narrow airways.

What is... Wheezing?

500

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?

500

Name 4 medications that can trigger asthma...

What are aspirin, NSAIDs, beta-blockers, and cholinergics?