Originally Posted By: in it to win it
No, the child with asthma should not be penalized.

Rictoria Bober RN,MSN,CCRN
Labette Community College
Maternal-Child/Pediatrics Educator


I don't see this as an issue of being penalized as much as it is an issue of rules enforcement. Until the rules are changed, I don't think it is at our discretion to apply the rules as we see fit, but they should be applied as written. If taking a 2nd time out, the rule to me is fairly clear on this issue, it may not be a rule that I and or others like, and if that is the case it is up to those who are opposed to the rule to try and get the rule changed. Until it is changed, it should be applied as written. One of the problems I have seen is when one official applies a rule, and another lets it slide. In issues of judgment, there will be differing judgment, on a clear rules issue though, there should be consistency.