NURS 620 ADULT 1 EXAM 2 STUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY

What would be considered Intermittent asthma Correct Answer -symptoms <2 D/WK, Awakening <2x/MTH, no interference with daily life, Nml FEV1 between episodes, predicted FEV >80% What would be considered Mild-Persistent asthma Correct Answer -Symptoms >2 D/Wk but not daily, Awakening 3- 4x/MTH, minor interference with daily life, FEV1 ≥ 80% What would be considered Moderate Persistent Asthma? Correct Answer -Symptoms daily, Awakening >1x weekly but not nightly, some limitation in daily life, FEV1 >60% What would be considered Severe Persistent Asthma? Correct Answer -Symptoms throughout day, Awakening 7x/WK, use of SABA several x/D, extreme limited daily life, FEV1 <60% Normal FEV1/FVC Correct Answer -8-19 = 85%; 20-39 = 80%; 40-59 = 75%; 60-80 = 70% What are the steps in the "Stepwise Approach" to asthma? Correct Answer -Step 1 - Intermittent: SABA PRN Step 2 - Mild Persistent: Low ICS