CCS Chronic Disease Self-Management 2

Question 1

A patient with COPD reports using rescue inhalers more than twice per week. What does this indicate about their disease management?

Accepted Answer

Inadequate disease control requiring reassessment

Answer

Using rescue inhalers more than twice weekly signals poor COPD control and warrants a treatment plan review.

Question 2

Which self-monitoring behavior is MOST important for a patient with heart failure to perform daily?

Accepted Answer

Weigh themselves at the same time each morning

Answer

Daily morning weight is the most sensitive early indicator of fluid retention in heart failure patients.

Question 3

A patient with rheumatoid arthritis asks when to perform range-of-motion exercises. What is the best recommendation?

Accepted Answer

After warmup in the morning when stiffness is present

Answer

Morning exercise after gentle warmup helps address morning stiffness while protecting inflamed joints.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of an asthma action plan?

Accepted Answer

To guide patients in adjusting treatment based on symptom severity

Answer

Asthma action plans empower patients to self-manage by providing step-by-step instructions tied to symptom or peak flow zones.

Question 5

A diabetic patient's A1C is 9.2%. Which self-management area should the care specialist address FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Reviewing medication adherence and blood glucose monitoring habits

Answer

An A1C of 9.2% indicates poor glycemic control, and assessing adherence to medication and monitoring is the foundational first step.

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