8/21/25, 8:17
AM
N334 U4 EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED UPDATE GRADED A 2025/2026
Terms in this set (116)
Chronic inflammatory disorder of airways
Asthma that leads to recurrent episodes of
wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and
cough. Associated with variable airflow
obstruction and is usually reversible.
What does a high mast May indicate a higher potential for asthma
cell count mean in terms development and/or exacerbation.
of asthma?
Nose and
sinus
problems
respiratory
tract infections
allergens
cigarette
Asthma triggers smoke
air
pollutan
ts
occupational
factors
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22
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AM
exercise
drug and
food
additives
GERD
genetics
immune response -- IgE causes
inflammatory response
psychological factors
Coughing to
secrete
wheezing d/t
inflammation
Asthma manifestations mucus
production
use of accessory muscles -
indicates respiratory distress
prolonged exhalation
poor oxygen saturation
silent chest - MED EMERGENCY - airway is no longer
patent
Acute Asthma attack Can happen abruptly, but often occurs
gradually. Can last for a few minutes to
several hours.
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22
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AM
Life threatening med emergency that is an
Status asthmaticus extreme form of an acute asthma attack.
Characterized by hypoxia, hypercapnia, and
acute respiratory failure. Can last up to 24
hours d/t problems alleviating asthma
attack.
Mild intermittent - symptoms occur
less than 2 times weekly mild
persistent - symptoms occur more
Classifying asthma by than 2 times weekly.
severity Moderate persistent - daily symptoms occur in
conjunction with exacerbation twice a week
Severe persistent - symptoms occur
continuously, along with frequent exacerbations
that limit physical activity and quality of life.
History and physical exam
spirometry - measures forced expiratory volume to
measure lung capacity
- use like a straw:
inhale deeply
Asthma diagnostic peak expiratory
studies flow rate
CXR to r/o other complications contributing to
asthmatic symptoms
SpO2 - not completely accurate, as hemoglobin
has more affinity to CO than O2, so a pt with
CO poisoning may have high O2 sats but
low oxygen levels.
3/
22
AM
N334 U4 EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED UPDATE GRADED A 2025/2026
Terms in this set (116)
Chronic inflammatory disorder of airways
Asthma that leads to recurrent episodes of
wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and
cough. Associated with variable airflow
obstruction and is usually reversible.
What does a high mast May indicate a higher potential for asthma
cell count mean in terms development and/or exacerbation.
of asthma?
Nose and
sinus
problems
respiratory
tract infections
allergens
cigarette
Asthma triggers smoke
air
pollutan
ts
occupational
factors
1/
22
,8/21/25, 8:17
AM
exercise
drug and
food
additives
GERD
genetics
immune response -- IgE causes
inflammatory response
psychological factors
Coughing to
secrete
wheezing d/t
inflammation
Asthma manifestations mucus
production
use of accessory muscles -
indicates respiratory distress
prolonged exhalation
poor oxygen saturation
silent chest - MED EMERGENCY - airway is no longer
patent
Acute Asthma attack Can happen abruptly, but often occurs
gradually. Can last for a few minutes to
several hours.
2/
22
, 8/21/25, 8:17
AM
Life threatening med emergency that is an
Status asthmaticus extreme form of an acute asthma attack.
Characterized by hypoxia, hypercapnia, and
acute respiratory failure. Can last up to 24
hours d/t problems alleviating asthma
attack.
Mild intermittent - symptoms occur
less than 2 times weekly mild
persistent - symptoms occur more
Classifying asthma by than 2 times weekly.
severity Moderate persistent - daily symptoms occur in
conjunction with exacerbation twice a week
Severe persistent - symptoms occur
continuously, along with frequent exacerbations
that limit physical activity and quality of life.
History and physical exam
spirometry - measures forced expiratory volume to
measure lung capacity
- use like a straw:
inhale deeply
Asthma diagnostic peak expiratory
studies flow rate
CXR to r/o other complications contributing to
asthmatic symptoms
SpO2 - not completely accurate, as hemoglobin
has more affinity to CO than O2, so a pt with
CO poisoning may have high O2 sats but
low oxygen levels.
3/
22
