Asthma

Asthma ( 35 Questions)

A client with suspected asthma is discussing diagnostic tests with a nurse. The client asks about the purpose of a bronchial provocation test. What should the nurse explain?


Correct Answer: B

A) Incorrect. Measuring oxygen levels in the blood is typically done using pulse oximetry or arterial blood gas tests, not a bronchial provocation test.

B) Correct. A bronchial provocation test evaluates how the airways respond to substances that can trigger bronchoconstriction, helping to diagnose asthma.

C) Incorrect. Visualizing airways using a special camera is usually done through bronchoscopy, not a bronchial provocation test.

D) Incorrect. Checking for specific antibodies related to asthma is not a primary diagnostic test for asthma; it is more commonly associated with allergies.




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