The purpose of this descriptive study was to pilot test an Asthma Assessment Interview (AAI) and to determine the approximate age a child with asthma is capable to self-carry an inhaler. A random sample of 34 students with asthma (Grades K through 10) from a midwestern school district were interviewed by the school nurse using the AAI, which assesses knowledge of asthma, symptoms, coping strategies, medication administration skills, triggers, and judgment about when to use an inhaler including the ability to tell time. Only 38% passed the AAI. No students ages 5 to 7 passed, fewer than 50% of students ages 8 to 10 passed, and half or more of students age 11 or older passed the AAI. Results suggest a school nurse should supervise elementary students when using an inhaler; most should not self-carry. The AAI can be a useful part of the school nurse's assessment.
SummaryThe Nonweiler method of designing delta wings (caret wings) to have plane shocks on the lower surface is extended to the design of upper surfaces. Cambered and shock-free surfaces are also deduced, and methods of design for complete configurations suggested.An important point is that all surfaces are of single curvature.
The purpose of this descriptive study was to pilot test an Asthma Assessment Interview (AAI) and to determine the approximate age a child with asthma is capable to self-carry an inhaler. A random sample of 34 students with asthma (Grades K through 10) from a midwestern school district were interviewed by the school nurse using the AAI, which assesses knowledge of asthma, symptoms, coping strategies, medication administration skills, triggers, and judgment about when to use an inhaler including the ability to tell time. Only 38% passed the AAI. No students ages 5 to 7 passed, fewer than 50% of students ages 8 to 10 passed, and half or more of students age 11 or older passed the AAI. Results suggest a school nurse should supervise elementary students when using an inhaler; most should not self-carry. The AAI can be a useful part of the school nurse's assessment.
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