Asthma

Question 1

Asthma assessment

Answer 1

• Triggers- cold air, dander, dust, infection, mold, pollen, smoke
• shortness of breath (SOB)
• tachypnea
• tachycardia
• wheezing
• diaphoresis
• accessory muscles
• decreased pulmonary function tests

Question 2

Asthma medication

Answer 2

• oxygen
• corticosteroids
• ipratropium (anticholinergic)
• albuterol

Question 3

Asthma implementation

Answer 3

• inhaler/ nebulizer
• pulse oximetry
• pursed lip breathing

Question 4

Asthma education

Answer 4

• carry inhaler
• rinse mouth after inhaler
• identify triggers