Pediactric Asthma HESI Case
Study;ANSWERED
>Which of the school nurse's observations are consistent with the diagnosis of
bronchitis?
{{{Answer}}}- A dry cough that becomes productive)
>Jamey's mother asks the school nurse to explain the pulmonary function test. Which of
the following is the best response?
{{{Answer}}}- Pulmonary function tests are used to detect airflow limitation even when
symptoms are clinically present)
>Since Jamey has moderate persistent asthma, which symptoms can the school nurse
except at baseline?
{{{Answer}}}- Nighttime cough more than once a week but not nightly)
>In developing plan of care goals, the school nurse recognizes that what level of activity
is appropriate for children with asthma?
{{{Answer}}}- Children with asthma should participate fully in all activities including
sports)
>What measures can the school nurse take to ensure a trigger free classroom
environment?
{{{Answer}}}- Eliminate all sources of dust in the classroom)
>The school nurse recognizes that Jamey is using correct inhaler technique when
Jamey does which?
{{{Answer}}}- He holds his breath for 10 seconds after inhalation)
>How should the school nurse intervene?{
{{Answer}}}- Discuss Jamey's treatment plan with his mother and emphasize the
benefits of controller medication)
>The school nurse monitors Jamey for response to albuterol. What response might the
nurse expect to observe?
{{{Answer}}}- Rapid heart rate)
>Which of the following signs would alert the RN that respiratory arrest is imminent?
Study;ANSWERED
>Which of the school nurse's observations are consistent with the diagnosis of
bronchitis?
{{{Answer}}}- A dry cough that becomes productive)
>Jamey's mother asks the school nurse to explain the pulmonary function test. Which of
the following is the best response?
{{{Answer}}}- Pulmonary function tests are used to detect airflow limitation even when
symptoms are clinically present)
>Since Jamey has moderate persistent asthma, which symptoms can the school nurse
except at baseline?
{{{Answer}}}- Nighttime cough more than once a week but not nightly)
>In developing plan of care goals, the school nurse recognizes that what level of activity
is appropriate for children with asthma?
{{{Answer}}}- Children with asthma should participate fully in all activities including
sports)
>What measures can the school nurse take to ensure a trigger free classroom
environment?
{{{Answer}}}- Eliminate all sources of dust in the classroom)
>The school nurse recognizes that Jamey is using correct inhaler technique when
Jamey does which?
{{{Answer}}}- He holds his breath for 10 seconds after inhalation)
>How should the school nurse intervene?{
{{Answer}}}- Discuss Jamey's treatment plan with his mother and emphasize the
benefits of controller medication)
>The school nurse monitors Jamey for response to albuterol. What response might the
nurse expect to observe?
{{{Answer}}}- Rapid heart rate)
>Which of the following signs would alert the RN that respiratory arrest is imminent?
