11 Questions
What is a common characteristic of a patient experiencing an acute asthmatic attack?
Nonproductive cough with no phlegm
Which sound is commonly heard in a patient with an acute asthmatic attack?
Wheezing on expiration
What distinguishes the appearance of a patient with chronic bronchitis from one with an acute asthmatic attack?
Impaired oxygenation with cyanosis
What is a distinguishing feature of the breathing pattern in a patient with chronic bronchitis?
Prolonged expiration with wheezing
In the acute phase, which symptom is more likely to be observed in a patient with chronic bronchitis compared to one with an acute asthmatic attack?
Tachycardia with distended neck veins
What is a key difference in the breathing pattern between a patient with an acute asthmatic attack and a patient with chronic bronchitis?
Short inspirations and audible wheezing in an acute asthmatic attack, and recurrent productive cough in chronic bronchitis.
In the acute phase, how can a nurse or doctor differentiate between a patient with chronic bronchitis and one experiencing an acute asthmatic attack based on observable symptoms?
Recurrent productive cough in chronic bronchitis and prolonged expiration with short inspirations in acute asthmatic attack.
What is a common shared characteristic between patients with an acute asthmatic attack and chronic bronchitis?
Increased respiratory rate and audible wheezing.
What is a distinguishing feature that helps identify a patient experiencing panic mode during an acute asthmatic attack?
Confusion and nonproductive cough.
Which symptom helps differentiate a patient with chronic bronchitis from one with an acute asthmatic attack when considering impaired oxygenation?
Prolonged expiration in chronic bronchitis and cyanosis in an acute asthmatic attack.
What is a significant sign that suggests a patient may have a heart rate exceeding 100/min?
Tachycardia and increased respiratory rate.
Test your knowledge on identifying the symptoms of an acute asthmatic attack in a patient. Learn to recognize signs like sitting upright, gasping for breath, nonproductive coughing, audible breathing, wheezing sounds, and more.
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