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cdr_15

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The nurse is conducting a child safety class for new mothers. Which factor places young children at risk for ear infections?
 
  a. Family history
  b. Air conditioning
  c. Excessive cerumen
  d. Passive cigarette smoke

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to do an otoscopic examination on a 2-year-old child. Which one of these reflects the correct procedure?
 
  a. Pulling the pinna down
  b. Pulling the pinna up and back
  c. Slightly tilting the child's head toward the examiner
  d. Instructing the child to touch his chin to his chest


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Exposure to passive and gestational smoke is a risk factor for ear infections in infants and children.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
For an otoscopic examination on an infant or on a child under 3 years of age, the pinna is pulled down. The other responses are not part of the correct procedure.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
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