Author Question: Which of the following statements is true about asthma? a. Asthma rarely occurs in children b. ... (Read 109 times)

rosent76 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which of the following statements is true about asthma?

a. Asthma rarely occurs in children
b. Most cases occur after age 5
c. Most asthma is most frequent among the poor
d. Asthma is a permanent obstruction of the airways

Question 2

The pediatric nurse is working with a hospitalized child and his family. The child is preparing to go home and back to school. The child is to take medication three times a day for 1 week. The nurse will advise the family to:

a. give the medication before school, after school, and at bedtime
b. check with the school about policies regarding medicine taken at school and talk with the school nurse about the medication
c. have the child stay home until the medication is completely finished
d. take the medicine as ordered until school starts and then change the medication to a dosage able to be given twice daily

macagn · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Asthma is common in children and often occurs before the age of 5 . It is most frequent among the poor. A permanent obstruction of the airways would cause death. Asthma is a temporary obstruction of the airways.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Incorrect. Giving the medication before school, after school, and at bedtime may be perfectly acceptable, but the nurse will advise the family to inform the school nurse of the medication being administered so that she can be in tune with precautions or other considerations that may apply.
B Correct. Have caregivers inform appropriate school personnel of the medication the child is taking, the purpose of the medication, how long the child will be taking the medication, and any special precautions or considerations needed then the child is taking the medication. Teach caregivers to be aware of and follow local school policy regarding medications taken at school.
C Incorrect. Having the child stay home until the medication is completely finished is not the advice the nurse would give, as the child will fall behind in their schoolwork.
D Incorrect. The nurse will not advise the family to alter the number of times per day the medicine is taken as this will affect the efficacy.