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What does the NP use the mnemonic OLD CARTS for?
What does the NP use the mnemonic OLD CARTS for?
- To guide the focus and depth of assessment of the respiratory system
- To assess the severity of symptoms reported by the client
- To learn more about the onset, location, and duration of symptoms (correct)
- To learn more about the client's lifestyle factors
Which of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor for respiratory health?
Which of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor for respiratory health?
- Tobacco use or exposure to second-hand smoke
- Age and heredity (correct)
- Occupation and hobbies
- Recent international travel
What is used to determine if the area of the chest is solid, fluid-filled, or air-filled?
What is used to determine if the area of the chest is solid, fluid-filled, or air-filled?
- Environmental allergies
- Exertional dyspnea
- Percussion (correct)
- Pulmonary medications
Which factor worsens lung function according to the provided information?
Which factor worsens lung function according to the provided information?
What is used by the NP to guide the focus and depth of assessment of the respiratory system?
What is used by the NP to guide the focus and depth of assessment of the respiratory system?
What does the NP use to learn more about the aggravating factors and relieving factors of symptoms reported by the client?
What does the NP use to learn more about the aggravating factors and relieving factors of symptoms reported by the client?
What is the main cause of acute episodes in extrinsic asthma?
What is the main cause of acute episodes in extrinsic asthma?
Which type of asthma typically has its onset in childhood?
Which type of asthma typically has its onset in childhood?
Which medication is used to relieve or stop symptoms in an acute asthma attack?
Which medication is used to relieve or stop symptoms in an acute asthma attack?
What are the adverse effects of long-acting beta-2 agonists (LABAs)?
What are the adverse effects of long-acting beta-2 agonists (LABAs)?
What is the action of ultra-LABAs?
What is the action of ultra-LABAs?
In intrinsic asthma, what can initiate an attack?
In intrinsic asthma, what can initiate an attack?
What are the examples of short-acting beta-2 agonists (SABAs)?
What are the examples of short-acting beta-2 agonists (SABAs)?
What is the use of long-acting beta-2 agonists (LABAs)?
What is the use of long-acting beta-2 agonists (LABAs)?
What are the adverse effects of ultra-LABAs?
What are the adverse effects of ultra-LABAs?
What type of asthma is accompanied by hay fever and eczema?
What type of asthma is accompanied by hay fever and eczema?
Which breath sounds are characterized as soft, low-pitched, and have longer inspiration than expiration?
Which breath sounds are characterized as soft, low-pitched, and have longer inspiration than expiration?
What type of breath sounds are loud, high-pitched, and have shorter inspiration than expiration?
What type of breath sounds are loud, high-pitched, and have shorter inspiration than expiration?
Which breath sounds are medium in loudness and pitch, with inspiration equaling expiration?
Which breath sounds are medium in loudness and pitch, with inspiration equaling expiration?
What is the term for abnormal breath sounds that can include crackles, rhonchi, wheezes, stridor, and rubs?
What is the term for abnormal breath sounds that can include crackles, rhonchi, wheezes, stridor, and rubs?
In which category of respiratory diseases do disorders produce shortness of breath with exertion?
In which category of respiratory diseases do disorders produce shortness of breath with exertion?
What characterizes obstructive respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, emphysema, and bronchiolitis?
What characterizes obstructive respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, emphysema, and bronchiolitis?
What is the term for the sudden narrowing of the airways in response to a trigger?
What is the term for the sudden narrowing of the airways in response to a trigger?
What do asthma attack triggers typically include?
What do asthma attack triggers typically include?
What do infants progress from within the first 2 years of life in terms of breathing?
What do infants progress from within the first 2 years of life in terms of breathing?
What happens to the thoracic cage in pregnant clients?
What happens to the thoracic cage in pregnant clients?
What happens to chest expansion in older adults?
What happens to chest expansion in older adults?
What is a characteristic of restrictive respiratory disorders?
What is a characteristic of restrictive respiratory disorders?
