Asthma HESI Case Study
Which of the school nurse's observations are consistent with the diagnosis of bronchitis? - ✔✔A. A dry cough that becomes productive.
The child's caregiver asks the school nurse to explain the pulmonary function test. Which of the following information is accurate? - ✔✔C. Pulmonary function tests are used to detect airflow limitation even when no symptoms are clinically evident.
The child fails to adhere to the proper administration of his asthma medication and experiences symptoms of moderate persistent asthma. Based on the Asthma Classification in Children, which symptoms would be expected to occur? - ✔✔B. Nighttime cough more than once a week but not nightly.
In developing plan of care goals, the school nurse recognizes what level of activity is appropriate for children with asthma? - ✔✔C. Children with asthma should participate fully in all activities if they are in the green zone.
What measures can the school nurse take to ensure a trigger-free classroom environment - ✔✔D.Initiate measures to eliminate all sources of dust in the classroom.
The school nurse recognizes the child is using the correct inhaler technique by observing which demonstration? - ✔✔B. He holds his breath for 10 seconds after inhaling the medication.
Based on the nurse's knowledge of this medication, what is the next action? - ✔✔D. Discuss the treatment plan with his caregiver and emphasize the benefits of controller medication.
The school nurse monitors the child for response to albuterol. What response might the nurse expect to observe? - ✔✔A. Rapid heart rate.
Which intervention is best for the nurse to implement? - ✔✔C. Teach him to blow a pinwheel.
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