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Respiratory - 155
Respiratory Disorders
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways that results in intermittent and reversible airflow obstruction of the bronchioles | Asthma |
| The cause of asthma is _________________. | unknown |
| Manifestations of asthma | - Mucosal edema - Bronchoconstriction - Excessive mucus production |
| Four categories that asthma diagnoses are classified into | Mild intermittent Mild persistent Moderate persistent Severe persistent |
| Asthma classification where symptoms occur less than twice a week | Mild intermittent |
| Asthma classification where symptoms arise more than twice a week but not daily | Mild persistent |
| Asthma classification where daily symptoms occur in conjunction with exacerbations twice a week | Moderate persistent |
| Asthma classification where symptoms occur continually, along with frequent exacerbations that limit the client's physical activity and quality of life | Severe persistent |
| Encourage _____________ & ______________ vaccinations for all clients who have asthma and especially for the older adult. | influenza flu |
| Triggering agents to avoid for asthma | Environmental factors, air pollutants, strong odors(perfume), seasonal allergens, perrenial allergens, stress, emotional distress, medications(aspirin, NSAIDS, beta-blockers, cholinergics), enzymes, chemicals, sinusitis w/postnasal drip, viral RTI |
| Information to obtain from patient regarding current and previous asthma exacerbations | Onset & duration, precipitating factors, changes in medication regimen, meds that relieve symptoms, other meds taken, self-care methods to relieve symptoms |
| ABG's with asthma 1) Hypoxemia 2) Hypocarbia 3) Hypercarbia | 1) decreased PaO2 < 80mm Hg 2) decreased PaCO2 < 35 mm Hg - early in attack 3) increased PaCO2 >45mm Hg - later in attack |
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cholley
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