Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A school-age child who has mild persistent asthma.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.)
Correct answer
B,D
Rationale
Correct Answer: B, D
Rationale:
- B: Peak expiratory flow (PEF) greater than or equal to 80% of predicted value indicates good asthma control in mild persistent asthma.
- D: Minor limitations with normal activity are expected in mild persistent asthma, as symptoms are not continuous throughout the day.
Incorrect Choices:
- A: Nighttime symptoms occurring twice a month are indicative of intermittent asthma, not mild persistent asthma.
- C: Continuous symptoms throughout the day are more characteristic of moderate persistent or severe persistent asthma.
- E: Daytime symptoms occurring more than twice a week suggest moderate persistent asthma, not mild persistent asthma.
Rationale:
- B: Peak expiratory flow (PEF) greater than or equal to 80% of predicted value indicates good asthma control in mild persistent asthma.
- D: Minor limitations with normal activity are expected in mild persistent asthma, as symptoms are not continuous throughout the day.
Incorrect Choices:
- A: Nighttime symptoms occurring twice a month are indicative of intermittent asthma, not mild persistent asthma.
- C: Continuous symptoms throughout the day are more characteristic of moderate persistent or severe persistent asthma.
- E: Daytime symptoms occurring more than twice a week suggest moderate persistent asthma, not mild persistent asthma.