Asthma

Asthma ( 35 Questions)

A nurse is discussing allergy testing with a client suspected of having allergic asthma. Which allergy testing method involves applying small amounts of allergens to the skin to assess for allergic reactions?


Correct Answer: D

A) Incorrect. A blood test for specific IgE antibodies can detect allergen-specific antibodies but is not the same as a skin prick test.

B) Incorrect. A chest X-ray is used to visualize the lungs and is not a test for allergies.

C) Incorrect. A pulmonary function test (PFT) assesses lung function but does not test for allergies.

D) Correct. A skin prick test, also known as a skin allergy test or scratch test, involves applying small amounts of allergens to the skin and monitoring for allergic reactions, helping identify specific allergens triggering asthma symptoms.




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