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What is the main goal of asthma education for patients?
The main goal is to help patients effectively manage their asthma and prevent asthma attacks.
What is a peak flow meter used for in asthma management?
It measures how well air moves out of th...
What is the main goal of asthma education for patients?
✔✔ The main goal is to help patients effectively manage their asthma and prevent asthma attacks.
What is a peak flow meter used for in asthma management?
✔✔ It measures how well air moves out of the lungs.
When should a patient use their quick-relief (rescue) inhaler?
✔✔ When they are experiencing sudden asthma symptoms or an asthma attack.
What is the role of a controller medication in asthma?
✔✔ Controller medications are used daily to manage chronic symptoms and reduce inflammation in the
airways.
What should a patient do if they continue to have difficulty breathing after using a rescue inhaler?
✔✔ Seek emergency medical attention immediately.
What environmental factor is a common asthma trigger?
✔✔ Common triggers include dust mites, pollen, smoke, and pet dander.
Why is it important to have an asthma action plan?
✔✔ It helps patients manage their symptoms by providing clear steps to follow in case of worsening
asthma.
How can cold air affect someone with asthma?
✔✔ Cold air can irritate the airways and trigger asthma symptoms.
,How often should a person with asthma take their controller medication?
✔✔ Every day, even if they are feeling well.
What is the purpose of inhaled corticosteroids in asthma treatment?
✔✔ They reduce inflammation in the airways and prevent asthma symptoms.
Why should asthma patients monitor their peak flow regularly?
✔✔ Regular monitoring helps detect early signs of worsening asthma and allows for timely adjustments
in treatment.
What should a patient do if they experience asthma symptoms during exercise?
✔✔ Use their quick-relief inhaler before starting exercise to prevent symptoms.
What is the significance of lung function tests for asthma patients?
✔✔ Lung function tests help assess how well a patient’s lungs are working and monitor asthma control.
What is a common symptom that indicates poorly controlled asthma?
✔✔ Frequent coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath, especially at night.
What role do asthma educators play in asthma care?
✔✔ They provide patients with education on managing their condition and using medications correctly.
When should a patient review their asthma action plan with their healthcare provider?
✔✔ Regularly, especially if symptoms worsen or changes in treatment are needed.
What should be included in an asthma action plan?
✔✔ Information on daily medications, symptoms to watch for, and actions to take during an asthma
attack.
, Why is it important to avoid known asthma triggers?
✔✔ Avoiding triggers helps reduce the frequency and severity of asthma attacks.
How can a humid environment affect asthma?
✔✔ High humidity can increase the risk of mold growth, which may trigger asthma symptoms.
What should a patient do if their peak flow readings are consistently below normal?
✔✔ Contact their healthcare provider to adjust their asthma treatment plan.
Why is patient education crucial in asthma management?
✔✔ It empowers patients to take control of their condition and prevent serious asthma complications.
What advice should the Asthma Educator give to Pt on how to clean their sheets.
Cold water is acceptable, but bleach should be used with the detergent.
Atopy
Refers to the genetic tendency to develop such as allergic rhinitis
( Eczema )
If one parent has asthma or atopy, their child has a 25% chance of developing asthma.
If both parents have asthma or atopy, the child has a 50% chance of developing asthma
An allergy from genetic source
Inherited allergy
(i.e Asthma )
An adult Pt has a history of asthma, frequent wheezing with and without cold symptoms and atopy.
Children of this Pt could be considered to have?
Positive Asthma Risk Profile
An asthma educator is asked to meet with an immigrant from Europe and develop an Asthma plan for a
the Pt, The Pt has been in the U.S fro 4 months and specks very little English. Which of the following
should the asthma the asthma educator be concerned with whole specking with the Pt .
Be open and friendly with the patient
The asthma educator is asked to assess the degree of impairment in child with Asthma.The Pt is
interviewed regarding night-time awakening, the use of short-acting beta- agonists, and the number of
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