SHADOW HEALTH - TINA JONES –
RESPIRATORY EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS |GRADED A+
Established chief complaint - Correct Answer -What brings you in today?
Finding:
Reports increased breathing problems and shortness of breath
"Breathing problems can be scary and uncomfortable. I'm sorry you've been experiencing these
symptoms. Let me learn a little more about your breathing problems, and we will be able to find
ways to improve your breathing."
Why did you decide to seek treatment?
Finding:
Reports decreased effectiveness of inhaler
Asked about onset of symptoms - Correct Answer -How long have you had breathing problems?
Finding:
Reports symptoms began two days ago
Asked about frequency and duration of SOB episodes - Correct Answer -How long do your asthma
episodes last?
Finding:
Reports exacerbations lasting several minutes
How many times have you had breathing problems in the past two days?
Finding:
Reports exacerbated breathing about every 4 hours since original episode.
How many times in the past 2 nights did asthma wake you up?
Finding:
1
, Reports waking up twice a night with asthma the past 2 nights
Asked about severity of symptoms - Correct Answer -How severe is your asthma?
Finding:
Describes asthma severity as "not full attack," but worse than usual
Is there anything you can't do because of your asthma?
Finding:
Reports asthma has been interfering with activities of daily life
Asked about character of symptoms - Correct Answer -Do you wheeze during an asthma
exacerbation?
Finding:
Reports recent wheezing
What happens when your asthma acts up?
Finding:
Reports chest tightness
Are there shortness of breath episodes associated with chest pain?
Finding:
Denies chest pain
Asked about cough - Correct Answer -Have you been coughing?
Finding:
Reports cough
How long have you had a cough?
Finding:
Cough has persisted since original asthma exacerbation 2 days ago
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RESPIRATORY EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS |GRADED A+
Established chief complaint - Correct Answer -What brings you in today?
Finding:
Reports increased breathing problems and shortness of breath
"Breathing problems can be scary and uncomfortable. I'm sorry you've been experiencing these
symptoms. Let me learn a little more about your breathing problems, and we will be able to find
ways to improve your breathing."
Why did you decide to seek treatment?
Finding:
Reports decreased effectiveness of inhaler
Asked about onset of symptoms - Correct Answer -How long have you had breathing problems?
Finding:
Reports symptoms began two days ago
Asked about frequency and duration of SOB episodes - Correct Answer -How long do your asthma
episodes last?
Finding:
Reports exacerbations lasting several minutes
How many times have you had breathing problems in the past two days?
Finding:
Reports exacerbated breathing about every 4 hours since original episode.
How many times in the past 2 nights did asthma wake you up?
Finding:
1
, Reports waking up twice a night with asthma the past 2 nights
Asked about severity of symptoms - Correct Answer -How severe is your asthma?
Finding:
Describes asthma severity as "not full attack," but worse than usual
Is there anything you can't do because of your asthma?
Finding:
Reports asthma has been interfering with activities of daily life
Asked about character of symptoms - Correct Answer -Do you wheeze during an asthma
exacerbation?
Finding:
Reports recent wheezing
What happens when your asthma acts up?
Finding:
Reports chest tightness
Are there shortness of breath episodes associated with chest pain?
Finding:
Denies chest pain
Asked about cough - Correct Answer -Have you been coughing?
Finding:
Reports cough
How long have you had a cough?
Finding:
Cough has persisted since original asthma exacerbation 2 days ago
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