In Order to Establish the Personal Best Peak Flow, Which

question 21

Multiple Choice

In order to establish the personal best peak flow, which instructions should the asthma educator give the patient?
I. Record peak flows when free of symptoms.
II. Record peak flows once a week for 2 to 3 weeks.
III. Record peak flows preferably in the early afternoon.
IV. Maintain peak flow values within 80% of the best peak flow.

• A) I, III, and IV only
• B) II and IV only
• C) I, II, and III only.
• D) I, III, and IV only.

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Definitions:

Febrile Seizure

A convulsion in a child triggered by a fever, typically occurring in children aged six months to five years, and usually harmless in the long term.

Immune System

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Infections

The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi that are not normally present within the body.

Delegation

The act of assigning responsibility or authority to another person (typically a subordinate) to carry out specific activities, while the delegator maintains accountability for the outcome.