ASTHMA EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION BOARD
EXAMINATION
What is the role of a certified asthma educator?
The role is to educate patients on managing their asthma, including recognizing symptoms, using
medications correctly, and following an asthma action plan.
What is an asthma action plan? ...
✔✔ The role is to educate patients on managing their asthma, including recognizing symptoms, using
medications correctly, and following an asthma action plan.
What is an asthma action plan?
✔✔ An asthma action plan is a personalized guide that helps patients manage their asthma daily and
during an attack. It includes medications, symptoms to watch for, and steps to take during worsening
symptoms.
What is the purpose of a peak flow meter?
✔✔ A peak flow meter helps monitor how well air moves out of the lungs, allowing patients to track
their lung function and detect early signs of asthma worsening.
What is a common asthma trigger?
✔✔ Common asthma triggers include allergens, cold air, exercise, smoke, and respiratory infections.
What is the difference between a controller medication and a rescue medication?
✔✔ Controller medications are taken daily to manage and prevent symptoms, while rescue medications
are used during an asthma attack to provide quick relief.
How often should controller medications be used?
✔✔ Controller medications should be used every day, even when the patient is not experiencing
symptoms.
When should a patient use their rescue inhaler?
✔✔ A rescue inhaler should be used when the patient has sudden asthma symptoms, such as wheezing,
shortness of breath, or chest tightness.
, What should a patient do if their symptoms don't improve after using a rescue inhaler?
✔✔ If symptoms don’t improve after using a rescue inhaler, the patient should seek emergency medical
help immediately.
What are some common signs of worsening asthma?
✔✔ Common signs include increased shortness of breath, frequent coughing, wheezing, and a drop in
peak flow readings.
Why is it important to avoid asthma triggers?
✔✔ Avoiding asthma triggers can help prevent asthma attacks and keep symptoms under control.
What is the purpose of inhaled corticosteroids?
✔✔ Inhaled corticosteroids reduce inflammation in the airways, helping to prevent asthma symptoms
and improve breathing over time.
How can an asthma patient monitor their condition at home?
✔✔ Patients can monitor their condition by using a peak flow meter regularly, tracking symptoms, and
following their asthma action plan.
When should a patient update their asthma action plan?
✔✔ A patient should update their asthma action plan whenever there are changes in symptoms,
triggers, or medication prescribed by their healthcare provider.
What should patients do before exercising if exercise triggers their asthma?
✔✔ Patients should use their prescribed rescue inhaler or follow specific instructions in their asthma
action plan before exercising to prevent asthma symptoms.
What is the goal of asthma education?
✔✔ The goal is to empower patients to manage their asthma effectively, recognize symptoms, use
medications correctly, and reduce the frequency and severity of asthma attacks.
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