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chandani

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on: Jun 28, 2018
Why is a tympanic thermometer considered more accurate than other types of thermometers?
 
  a. The thermometer probe is blunt and wide.
  b. It takes a brief time to register.
  c. The tympanic membrane shares circulation with the hypothalamus.
  d. The tympanic membrane and the brain have the same temperature.

Question 2

Which intervention is correct when a nurse is administering a gastrostomy feeding by gravity?
 
  a. Discard the residual and increase the volume of feeding by the amount of residual.
  b. Flush the gastrostomy tube with 2 to 4 ounces of water before the feeding.
  c. Refill the syringe with formula after it has completely emptied.
  d. Position the child on the right side after a feeding.


akpaschal

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The accuracy of the tympanic thermometer is attributable to the fact that the tympanic membrane and the hypothalamus share the same circulation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
To prevent regurgitation and aspiration, the child is placed in the Fowler's position or on the right side to promote gastric emptying after a gastrostomy tube feeding.


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