Asthma Pathogenesis Overview
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What is the purpose of bronchoprovocation testing?

  • To classify asthma based on severity
  • To identify inhaled allergens by exposing mucous membranes to suspected antigens (correct)
  • To assess the readiness for enhanced knowledge in families
  • To measure the Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR)

At what age can children generally reliably undergo spirometry?

  • 3 years
  • 10 years
  • 5 or 6 years (correct)
  • 7 years

What does Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) measure?

  • Amount of air left in the lungs after a forceful exhale
  • Maximum flow of air that can be forcefully exhaled in 1 second (correct)
  • The total lung capacity
  • Maximum flow of air that can be forcefully inhaled

Which nursing diagnosis refers to the inability to clear secretions or obstructions from the respiratory tract?

<p><strong>Ineffective airway clearance</strong> (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is performed to assess airway responsiveness or reactivity by exposing the mucous membranes to suspected antigens?

<p>Methacholine challenge (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant factor in classifying asthma based on severity?

<p>Frequency of severe episodes per year (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main pathologic processes that lead to airflow obstruction in asthma?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which immune cells and cytokines are involved in the inflammatory process in asthma?

<p>Helper T lymphocytes and IL-4, IL-5, IL-13 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some common triggers of asthma symptoms?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which clinical manifestations are typically seen in older children with asthma?

<p>Tripod sitting position and speaking with short, panting, broken phrases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some common diagnostic tests used to evaluate lung disease in asthma patients?

<p>Pulmonary function tests and bronchial provocation tests (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common clinical manifestation of asthma in infants and small children?

<p>Restlessness, irritability, and inability to be comforted (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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