Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has mild persistent asthma. Which of the following is an expected finding? (Select all that apply.)
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Correct Answer:
Daytime symptoms occur more than twice a week.
Rationale:
🌬️ D. Daytime symptoms occur more than twice a week
📌This is a core criterion for diagnosing mild persistent asthma, according to the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP).
📌In contrast to intermittent asthma (which occurs ≤2 times per week), more than 2 days/week signals that the asthma is persistent, though still mild if it does not occur daily.
📌These daytime symptoms may include coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath during play or exertion.
📌This frequency indicates the child needs daily controller medication, typically a low-dose inhaled corticosteroid.
🌬️ E. Minor limitations with normal activity
📌In mild persistent asthma, physical activity is mostly tolerated but may result in occasional symptoms, such as coughing or fatigue during running or active play.
📌This is classified as a minor limitation, as opposed to moderate or severe asthma, where activity is more significantly restricted.
📌The child may still attend school, engage in sports, and play, but symptoms might arise during increased physical exertion or environmental exposure (e.g., pollen, cold air).
📌Recognizing activity limitations is essential to determine the step level of therapy required.
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This question is from RN ATI Paediatrics 2329G Exam Section 2 which contains 49 questions.
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 5