Peak flow measurement not be attempted

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1. How can an adult patient make PEFR assessments more accurate?

By holding the mouthpiece loosely between the lips to avoid obstructing the scale

By standing or sitting up straight (if unable to stand)

By exhaling through both the mouth and the nose to empty the lungs quickly

By being supine and relaxed during the attempt

2. A respiratory therapist is educating a patient with a newly prescribed peak flow meter. The patient has completed three PEFR attempts with results of 550 L/min, 580 L/min, and 575 L/min. Which value should be recorded as the patient's personal best?

568 L/min

575 L/min

580 L/min

550 L/min

3. For which patient should a peak flow measurement not be attempted?

A 16-year-old patient with expiratory wheezing after moderate exercise

A 19-year-old patient with a respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute who is warm, pink, and dry

A 64-year-old patient with mild retractions, respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute, and pale skin

A 24-year-old patient who is diaphoretic and speaking only one word at a time

4. A 21-year-old patient measures her PEFR in the morning, and it is 190 L/min. The patient's normal PEFR is 400 L/min. What should be the patient's next step?

Take normal medications as directed.

Take no action because this result is normal.

Take rescue medication immediately.

Make an appointment to see the practitioner the following week.

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