Predictors Associated with Increased Risk of Asthma Exacerbations or Death

question 24

Multiple Choice

Predictors associated with increased risk of asthma exacerbations or death as a result of asthma include all of the following except:
I.Two or more emergency department visits or hospitalizations within the past year
II.Patient cigarette use
III.Moderate airflow obstruction seen in pulmonary function testing
IV.Patient reporting being frightened by his or her asthma
V.Patient using medications as prescribed
VI.Numerous intubation and intensive care unit admissions in the past 5 years

• A)I, III, IV, and V
• B)I, II, IV, and VI
• C)II, III, IV, and V
• D)II, IV, V, and VI

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Definitions:

Family Function

The roles and operations within a family unit, including emotional support, socioeconomic provision, and upbringing of children.

Household Members

Individuals who occupy the same residential unit and share living arrangements, which may or may not be related by blood or marriage.

Physical Custody

A legal term referring to with whom a child lives and the arrangements for taking care of the child's daily needs.

Father

A male parent or guardian of a child, contributing to the child’s care, upbringing, and genetic makeup.