Knowledge Regarding Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTS) Among Nursing Students

Abstract

Asthma is a chronic lung disease affecting people of all ages. It is caused by inflammation and muscle tightening around the airways, which makes it harder to breathe. Symptoms can include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. These symptoms can be mild or severe and can come and go over time. Although asthma can be a serious condition, it can be managed with the right treatment. People with symptoms of asthma should speak to a health professional. The approach used for this study was Descriptive survey approach. By using purposive sampling technique 60 sample were selected, tool consist of two parts, Part I is Socio demographic variable and Part II Knowledge on Pulmonary function tests. Findings revealed that that majority 55.0% of nursing students had Moderate Knowledge and 45.0% had In adequate Knowledge on pulmonary function tests (PFTs). The overall pulmonary function tests of respondents were found to be 51.33% with standard deviation 4.59. Keywords: Knowledge, Asthma, Pulmonary function tests.