3: Asthma Episode Severity Flashcards

1
Q

Is this a finding for a mild, moderate, or severe episode or status asthmaticus with imminent respiratory arrest?

Accessory muscles typically used.

A

Moderate Severe

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2
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Is this a finding for a mild, moderate, or severe episode or status asthmaticus with imminent respiratory arrest?

Suprasternal retractions present.

A
  • Moderate
  • Severe
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3
Q

Is this a finding for a mild, moderate, or severe episode or status asthmaticus with imminent respiratory arrest?

Moderate wheezing which is often end expiratory.

A

Mild

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4
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Is this a finding for a mild, moderate, or severe episode or status asthmaticus with imminent respiratory arrest?

HR 100-120.

A

Moderate

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5
Q

Is this a finding for a mild, moderate, or severe episode or status asthmaticus with imminent respiratory arrest?

Increased respiratory rate.

A

All episodes

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6
Q

Is this a finding for a mild, moderate, or severe episode or status asthmaticus with imminent respiratory arrest?

Paradoxical thoracoabdominal movement.

A

Status asthmaticus with imminent respiratory arrest

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7
Q

Is this a finding for a mild, moderate, or severe episode or status asthmaticus with imminent respiratory arrest?

Pulsus paradoxus not present and never was present.

A

Mild

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8
Q

Is this a finding for a mild, moderate, or severe episode or status asthmaticus with imminent respiratory arrest?

Pulsus paradoxus may be present (10-20 mm Hg).

A

Moderate

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9
Q

Is this a finding for a mild, moderate, or severe episode or status asthmaticus with imminent respiratory arrest?

O2 is 91-95%.

A

Moderate

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10
Q

Is this a finding for a mild, moderate, or severe episode or status asthmaticus with imminent respiratory arrest?

Wheezing may be absent d/t severe airway obstruction.

A

Status asthmaticus with imminent respiratory arrest

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11
Q

Is this a finding for a mild, moderate, or severe episode or status asthmaticus with imminent respiratory arrest?

Accessory muscles not used.

A

Mild

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12
Q

Is this a finding for a mild, moderate, or severe episode or status asthmaticus with imminent respiratory arrest?

Pulsus paradoxus often present (20-40 mm Hg).

A

Severe

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13
Q

Is this a finding for a mild, moderate, or severe episode or status asthmaticus with imminent respiratory arrest?

RR often greater than 30.

A

Severe

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14
Q

Is this a finding for a mild, moderate, or severe episode or status asthmaticus with imminent respiratory arrest?

HR >120.

A

Severe

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15
Q

Is this a finding for a mild, moderate, or severe episode or status asthmaticus with imminent respiratory arrest?

O2 >95%.

A

Mild

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16
Q

Is this a finding for a mild, moderate, or severe episode or status asthmaticus with imminent respiratory arrest?

Loud biphasic (expiratory and inspiratory) wheezing.

A

Severe

17
Q

Is this a finding for a mild, moderate, or severe episode or status asthmaticus with imminent respiratory arrest?

HR less than 100.

A

Mild

18
Q

Is this a finding for a mild, moderate, or severe episode or status asthmaticus with imminent respiratory arrest?

Loud expiratory wheezing.

A

Moderate

19
Q

Is this a finding for a mild, moderate, or severe episode or status asthmaticus with imminent respiratory arrest?

Pulsus paradoxus may disappear, which suggests respiratory muscle fatigue.

A

Status asthmaticus with imminent respiratory arrest

20
Q

Is this a finding for a mild, moderate, or severe episode or status asthmaticus with imminent respiratory arrest?

O2 <91%.

A

Severe

21
Q

Is this a finding for a mild, moderate, or severe episode or status asthmaticus with imminent respiratory arrest?

Severe hypoxemia may manifest as bradycardia.

A

Status asthmaticus with imminent respiratory arrest