Respiratory Therapist

Category - Patient Evaluations and Recommendations

A nurse refers to the patient in exam room 303 as a “pink puffer.” This slang term is commonly associated with which of the following:
  1. Cystic fibrosis
  2. Asthma
  3. Emphysema
  4. Bronchiectasis
Explanation
Answer: C -A patient with emphysema is referred to in slang terms as a “pink puffer” due to their pink complexion.
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