Asthma HESI Case Study Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Which of the school nurse's observations are consistent with the diagnosis of
bronchitis? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? -
ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-C. Children with asthma
should participate fully in all activities if they are in the green zone.
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, What measures can the school nurse take to ensure a trigger-free classroom
environment - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? -
ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-A. Rapid heart rate.
Which intervention is best for the nurse to implement? - ANSWER-C. Teach him
to blow a pinwheel.
Which assessment findings would alert the nurse that the child is in respiratory
distress? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER-A. Inability to speak without gasping.
B. Refusal to lie flat.
D. Presence of subcostal retractions.
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Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Which of the school nurse's observations are consistent with the diagnosis of
bronchitis? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? -
ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-C. Children with asthma
should participate fully in all activities if they are in the green zone.
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, What measures can the school nurse take to ensure a trigger-free classroom
environment - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? -
ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-A. Rapid heart rate.
Which intervention is best for the nurse to implement? - ANSWER-C. Teach him
to blow a pinwheel.
Which assessment findings would alert the nurse that the child is in respiratory
distress? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER-A. Inability to speak without gasping.
B. Refusal to lie flat.
D. Presence of subcostal retractions.
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