Asthma Simulation Questions

Asthma Simulation Questions

1. What factors may trigger an asthma attack?

2. What are the clinical manifestations of a child experiencing an exacerbation of

asthma?

3. Explain the progression of asthma that is not responsive to treatment.

4. Discuss the pathophysiology of asthma

5. Discuss the actions, side effects, contraindications, and nursing implications of the

following medications in the treatment of asthma: albuterol, atrioventricular,

epinephrine, prednisone, and solumedrol

6. Discuss the following treatment modalities for treatment of asthma and note when

each is indicated: aerosolized medications by nebulizer, mattered-dose inhaler,

oxygen, heliox therapy, And Bipap.