Asthma Triggers and Symptoms

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What are common triggers for asthma attacks?

Reading books and listening to music

Excessive sleep and loud noises

Sun exposure and drinking cold water

Exercise and temperature extremes (correct)

What is a sign of an asthma attack?

Sneezing and normal breathing

Wheezing and rapid, shallow breathing (correct)

Coughing and laughing

Sleeping and singing

How often are long-term control medications for asthma taken?

Once a week

Only when outdoors

Only during an asthma attack

Every day, whether a person has symptoms or not (correct)

Which neurological condition is characterized by the inadequate production of dopamine?

Parkinson’s Disease (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of medication may be needed to open the airways during an acute asthma attack?

Quick-relief (rescue) medication (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who usually knows what can trigger an asthma attack and takes measures to avoid them?

People with asthma (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common treatment for hip fractures?

Artificial joint replacement (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to place objects the person needs within their visual range?

To make it easier for them to look up (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should be reported as it may indicate a possible broken bone?

New pain and swelling (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why may someone with osteoporosis not be allowed to have food or fluids after medication administration?

To reduce the risk of choking (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible consequence of a hip fracture in older people?

Serious consequences (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why might a person with certain conditions be put on non-weightbearing status after hip surgery?

Due to surgical repair being impossible (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why do cuts not heal well in people with diabetes?

Due to decreased circulation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if a person with diabetes has signs of hypoglycemia?

Report it to the nurse immediately (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to assist a person with diabetes in exercising?

To improve circulation and maintain a healthy body weight (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to kidney failure in individuals with diabetes?

Acute diseases like poisoning or severe infection (D) Signup and view all the answers

In individuals with diabetes, what should be reported immediately to the nurse regarding their blood glucose monitoring test results?

High or low readings (A) Signup and view all the answers

How can chronic kidney failure be described?

Irreversible (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should you encourage a person with chest discomfort to do?

Rest and breathe deeply (D) Signup and view all the answers

What might be an early sign of heart failure according to the text?

Shortness of breath and anxiety when lying down (A) Signup and view all the answers

How can you help a person with chronic heart failure maintain comfort while breathing?

Provide a sitting position supported by pillows (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a person becomes anxious and short of breath only when lying down?

Report this to the nurse (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to provide frequent rest periods to a person with chronic heart failure?

To allow them to accomplish more by pacing activities (B) Signup and view all the answers

What might be a symptom of heart failure related to fluids building up in the body?

Swelling of the hands and face (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is paraplegia?

Paralysis that affects both legs and the lower trunk (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which condition results from an injury to the neck or upper spinal cord?

Quadriplegia (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can be a consequence of a spinal cord injury?

Loss of sensation in affected body parts (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does diabetes affect the processing of glucose in the bloodstream?

It results in the body's inability to process glucose (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which organ secretes insulin in the body?

Pancreas (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one focus when providing care for someone with a spinal cord injury?

Promoting safety and independence (C) Signup and view all the answers