The school nurse is caring for a 10-year-old girl who is having ...

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The school nurse is caring for a 10-year-old girl who is having an asthma attack on the school ground at recess. What is the preferred treatment to alleviate this patient's current airflow obstruction?
 
  A) Corticosteroids
  B) Anticholinergics
  C) Beta-adrenergics
  D) Peak flow monitoring device

Question 2

Recognizing the high incidence of pressure ulcers in the hospitalized elderly patients, a nurse is in the habit of prompting patients to maintain proper positioning when they are seated in a chair or in a wheelchair that lacks foot pedals.
 
  Which of the nurse's following directions is most accurate? A) Make sure that you place your arms flat on your lap with your palms down..
  B) Try to keep your back straight and your head aligned with your spine..
  C) Keep your legs uncrossed and your feet directly under your chair..
  D) Make sure that your feet are raised so that your thighs are not bearing any weight..

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
A straight back with the head aligned is associated with sound body positioning. Arms should be supported by armrests and feet flat out in front of the chair.