In Check Dials

Question 1

In check dial

Answer 1

Helps to assess a patients inspiratory flow rate, to determine the most suitable inhaler. Dial starts at red and slowly goes up into the right section

Question 2

Incheck dial - checks their what? Whether they’re using what correctly?

Answer 2

Check their inflow and whether they’re using the inhaler correctly

Question 3

Peak flow - helps with the diagnosis of what?

Answer 3

Tests how quickly you can breathe out of your lungs

Helps diagnose asthma and test severity of exacerbations - indicating whether asthma is getting better or worse before you notice symptoms

Question 4

Blow into peak flow meters - keep a what?

Answer 4

And get PEF - keep a diary to compare readings

Question 5

What’s the green zone

Answer 5

8-100% of personal best = well controlled asthma

Question 6

Yellow zone

Answer 6

50-80 - personal best - caution asthma is worsening

Question 7

Red zone

Answer 7

<50% of personal best - medical alert = severe asthma exacerbations

Question 8

Factors affecting peak flow

Answer 8

Age - lower in children and declines with old ages
Gender- men have a higher reading than women
Height - taller individuals often have higher peak flow
Health - asthma and cold lower the readings