NR 603 Quiz 2 week 3
Asthma exacerbation mild - answer Walking, can lie down, speaks in sentences, might
be agitated, respiratory rate is increased.
PEF after bronchodilator will be greater than 80%
Accessory muscle: Not usually seen
Wheeze is moderate, often only end expiration
Pulse greater than 100
Carbon dioxide (PaCO2)less then 45 mmHg
Oxygen saturation (SaO2) greater than 95%
Asthma exacerbation moderate - answerIs talking, infant might be softer, shorter cry or
have difficulty feeding. Prefers sitting talks in phrases usually agitated and will have an
increased respiratory rate.
PEF after initial bronchodilator will be approximately 60
Accessory muscle is usually seen
Wheeze is loud
Pulse between 101-120
Carbon dioxide (PaCO2)Less than 45 mmHg
Oxygen saturation (SaO2) 91% to 95%
Asthma exacerbation severe - answerPatient will appear hunched forward, will only talk
using minimal words. Breathless at rest, infant stops feeding, minimal words, agitated,
and often will have a respiratory rate greater than 30.
PEF will be less than 60% predicted after initial bronchodilator
Accessory muscle is usually seen
Wheeze is usually allowed
Asthma exacerbation mild - answer Walking, can lie down, speaks in sentences, might
be agitated, respiratory rate is increased.
PEF after bronchodilator will be greater than 80%
Accessory muscle: Not usually seen
Wheeze is moderate, often only end expiration
Pulse greater than 100
Carbon dioxide (PaCO2)less then 45 mmHg
Oxygen saturation (SaO2) greater than 95%
Asthma exacerbation moderate - answerIs talking, infant might be softer, shorter cry or
have difficulty feeding. Prefers sitting talks in phrases usually agitated and will have an
increased respiratory rate.
PEF after initial bronchodilator will be approximately 60
Accessory muscle is usually seen
Wheeze is loud
Pulse between 101-120
Carbon dioxide (PaCO2)Less than 45 mmHg
Oxygen saturation (SaO2) 91% to 95%
Asthma exacerbation severe - answerPatient will appear hunched forward, will only talk
using minimal words. Breathless at rest, infant stops feeding, minimal words, agitated,
and often will have a respiratory rate greater than 30.
PEF will be less than 60% predicted after initial bronchodilator
Accessory muscle is usually seen
Wheeze is usually allowed
