Deck 15: Behavioral Management of Chronic Respiratory Diseases: Examples From Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Question 1

Which is one of the most common chronic diseases in children?

A) Asthma
B) Seasonal allergies
C) Muscular dystrophy
D) Type 1 diabetes mellitus

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which is associated with worse control and decreased treatment efficacy in people with asthma?

A) Poor inhalation technique
B) Chronic use of controller medications
C) Medicating prior to exposure to potential triggers
D) Inconsistent use of rescue medications

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which is a common indoor environmental control practice to reduce exacerbations of asthma?

A) Avoid tobacco smoke
B) Limit the use of air conditioners
C) Stay indoors when the lawn is being cut
D) Restrict exposure to trees and pollen

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which was an inconclusive outcome of a school-based asthma education program?

A) Quality of life
B) Asthma knowledge
C) Asthma self-efficacy
D) Self-management behaviors

Question 5

Which intervention approach was found to improve confidence, importance, motivation, and readiness to adhere to the medication regimen in the person with asthma?

A) Behavioral skills training
B) Motivational interviewing
C) Family-based interventions
D) Self-management education

Question 6

Which approach was shown to reduce symptoms and improve rescue medication use in a child with asthma?

A) Texting the parent to provide medication
B) Expecting the parent and child to decide when medication is needed
C) Implementing directly observed therapy in the school
D) Programming an interactive voice response systems to remind to avoid triggers

Question 7

Which was an outcome of using a web-based program to control asthma?

A) Reduced acute symptoms of asthma
B) Lower peak flow meter measurements
C) Inconsistent use of rescue medications
D) Reduced use of controlled medication

Question 8

Which has been identified as a weakness with the functions incorporated into technological apps available to manage asthma?

A) Track symptom triggers
B) Monitor peak flow tracking
C) Provide medication reminders
D) Emphasize behavior change strategies

Question 9

Which has been shown to improve follow-up care with the primary care provider for the patient with asthma?

A) None of the answer choices
B) Offering free medication
C) Providing transportation vouchers
D) Providing telephone reminders

Question 10

Which is recommended to assess progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

A) Analyze oxygen level routinely
B) Participate in pulmonary rehabilitation
C) Conduct annual lung function screening
D) Receive immunizations for seasonal illnesses

Question 11

Which is the primary intervention in pulmonary rehabilitation?

A) Oxygen use
B) Exercise training
C) Medication administration
D) Smoking cessation

Question 12

Which is the most effective intervention to slow the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

A) Smoking cessation
B) Use of inhaled medication
C) Improving exercise endurance
D) Consistent use of supplemental oxygen

Question 13

Which has been an outcome of a self-management program for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

A) Focused care when hospitalized
B) Improved ability to engage in exercise and activities
C) Avoiding situations that can cause emotional distress
D) Safe use of supplemental oxygen when smoking

Question 14

Which is the most effective approach for sustained smoking cessation in a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

A) Smoking cessation websites
B) Pharmacotherapy and counseling
C) Routine assessment of smoking behavior
D) Attendance at smoking cessation support groups

Question 15

Which should be a focus for future research on chronic respiratory diseases?

A) Timing of routine medication evaluations
B) Following prescribed medication regimen
C) Identifying specific exercises to improve tolerance
D) Measuring the effect of self-management practices