HESI Case Studies Asthma – Flashcards
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A dry cough that becomes productive.
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1. which of the school nurse's observations are consistent with the diagnosis of bronchitis?
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Pulmonary function tests are used to detect airflow limitation even when no symptoms are clinically evident.
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2. Josh's mother asks the school nurse to explain the pulmonary function test. Which of the following is the best response?
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NIghttime cough more than once a week but not nightly.
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3. If Josh fails to adhere to the proper admin of his asthma meds, what symptoms would be expected to occur?
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Children with asthma should participate fully in all activities, including sports.
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Initiate measures to eliminate all sources of dust in the classroom.
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He holds his breath for 10 seconds after inhaling the medication.
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Discuss josh's treatment plan with his mother and emphasize the benefits of controller medication.
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Rapid heart rate.
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rapid respirations with no wheezing.
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Methylprednisone Sodium Succinate IV
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Josh is in the red zone. There is a severe airway narrowing.
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Acute asthma exacerbation precipitated by an upper resp infection, PEFR reading, medications given with no response to treatment, and resp assessment.
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ineffective airway clearance related to inflammation and constriction of the bronchial tree.
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Frequent resp assessment, VS, with pulse ox monitoring, assessing response to medication.
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Appropriate for age in a preschooler.
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Drawing a painting.
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Asthma is not truly outgrown, but we will teach you measures to control symptoms so that josh can lead a normal life.
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All of them EXCEPT: - Eliminating triggers from the home - Preventing exercise-induced asthma
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Request an educational session with both parents in the primary pediatric care setting.
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Cough in the middle of the night.
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Count and record the number of inhalations used.
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- Focus on eliminating dust where josh sleeps - Remove trash - Remove clutter - Stop smoking
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Teach josh to blow a pin wheel.
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Salmeterol xinafoate cannot be used to treat acute symptoms.
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