Asthma educator exam NAECB updated
2025
What are the 4 main components of asthma? -(correct answer)severity control impairment
risk (Sneeze, Cough, Itch, Respiratory) Severity of asthma refers to the ? -(correct
answer)intensity of the pt symptoms and affect on quality of life Control of asthma refers to
the? -(correct answer)efficacy of pts therapeutic plan, effect of medications,
environmental controls, and lifestyle changes on quality of life Impairment of asthma
measures the? -(correct answer)severity and frequency of pts symptoms Risk of asthma
includes the? -(correct answer)severity of pts previous exacerbations and pulmonary
function, predicting future episodes A forced expiratory volume in a 1 second portion of
the FEV1 is a critical value for determining asthma severity. A FEV1 of less than 60%
indicates? -(correct answer)very poorly controlled and very severe asthma episode Signs
of asthma among infants and small children? -(correct answer)tracheal tugging and
retractions Small children are more likely to have this asthma symptom compared to
adults? -(correct answer)nasal flaring Adults are more likely to have this asthma symptom?
-(correct answer)tripoding Substances that do not trigger a true IgE reaction, but can
cause similar symptoms are called? -(correct answer)irritants A true IgE reaction is
caused by an allergen, and triggers the release of this? -(correct answer)histamine from
mast cells Irritants include the following? -(correct answer)paint fumes perfume air
freshners smoke chemical exposure cockroach droppings Most common allergens
include the following? -(correct answer)tree pollen flowers ragweed animal dander
dustmites mold Reactions to this can cause a runny/ itchy nose, bronchospasm, postnasal
drip, and nasal congestion -(correct answer)allergens NSAIDS like this can affect asthma
severity? -(correct answer)aspirin, naproxen sodium, and ibuprofen All forms of this
should be avoided by asthmatics as they are inhaled irritants? -(correct answer)smoke An
2025
What are the 4 main components of asthma? -(correct answer)severity control impairment
risk (Sneeze, Cough, Itch, Respiratory) Severity of asthma refers to the ? -(correct
answer)intensity of the pt symptoms and affect on quality of life Control of asthma refers to
the? -(correct answer)efficacy of pts therapeutic plan, effect of medications,
environmental controls, and lifestyle changes on quality of life Impairment of asthma
measures the? -(correct answer)severity and frequency of pts symptoms Risk of asthma
includes the? -(correct answer)severity of pts previous exacerbations and pulmonary
function, predicting future episodes A forced expiratory volume in a 1 second portion of
the FEV1 is a critical value for determining asthma severity. A FEV1 of less than 60%
indicates? -(correct answer)very poorly controlled and very severe asthma episode Signs
of asthma among infants and small children? -(correct answer)tracheal tugging and
retractions Small children are more likely to have this asthma symptom compared to
adults? -(correct answer)nasal flaring Adults are more likely to have this asthma symptom?
-(correct answer)tripoding Substances that do not trigger a true IgE reaction, but can
cause similar symptoms are called? -(correct answer)irritants A true IgE reaction is
caused by an allergen, and triggers the release of this? -(correct answer)histamine from
mast cells Irritants include the following? -(correct answer)paint fumes perfume air
freshners smoke chemical exposure cockroach droppings Most common allergens
include the following? -(correct answer)tree pollen flowers ragweed animal dander
dustmites mold Reactions to this can cause a runny/ itchy nose, bronchospasm, postnasal
drip, and nasal congestion -(correct answer)allergens NSAIDS like this can affect asthma
severity? -(correct answer)aspirin, naproxen sodium, and ibuprofen All forms of this
should be avoided by asthmatics as they are inhaled irritants? -(correct answer)smoke An
