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The nurse explains to a parent about the etiology of Hepatitis A by saying that the child:
 
  a. Came in contact with infected blood
  b. Came in contact with droplets in the air
  c. Was bitten by a mosquito or a tick
  d. Ate shrimp while they were in Mexico

Question 2

An 18 month old with known Tetralogy of Fallot is seen squatting after running in the hospital playroom. The nurse knows the child is:
 
  1. Having a rapid drop in the amount of oxygen in the blood and is short of breath.
   2. Having a bowel movement.
   3. About to faint because of the lack of oxygen in his blood.
   4. Mimicking others in the playroom.



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Answer to Question 1

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The etiology of Hepatitis A is from contamination of intestinal excretions in food, milk, or water.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Squatting allows the child to take breaths and gain oxygen.
2. The child is attempting to inhale oxygen quickly.
3. The child is maintaining a position to gain oxygen in order to prevent fainting.
4. The child is squatting in order to take deep breaths and gain oxygen after the playing.



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