Answer to Question 1
B
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A Incorrect. Analgesics should be given around the clock on a scheduled basis rather than on an as-needed basis.
B Correct. Pain management is most commonly needed when a child experiences a vaso-occlusive crisis. In this instance, analgesics should be given around the clock on a scheduled basis rather than on an as-needed basis.
C Incorrect. Analgesics should be given around the clock on a scheduled basis rather than as ordered by the physician.
D Incorrect. Pain management requires that analgesics should be given around the clock on a scheduled basis rather than on a limited basis.
Answer to Question 2
A
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A Correct: If a toddler seizes or loses consciousness, the tongue may obstruct the airway. This obstruction by the tongue is even more likely at this age because the tongue is large in proportion to the size of the mouth.
B Incorrect: If a toddler seizes or loses consciousness, the tongue may obstruct the airway. This obstruction by the tongue is even more likely at this age, but not because children do not have as great a muscle control as adults.
C Incorrect: If a toddler seizes or loses consciousness, the tongue may obstruct the airway. This obstruction by the tongue is even more likely at this age, but not because younger children gag more easily than older children and adults.
D Incorrect: If a toddler seizes or loses consciousness, the tongue may obstruct the airway. This obstruction by the tongue is even more likely at this age, but not because the airway is smaller in the toddler than in the adult.