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justinmsk

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Your 18-month-old has had a worsening cough and fever for the last three days. Because it is winter, you originally assumed that it was just a cold. The child is now exhibiting difficulty breathing. As you are driving your child to be examined by his pediatrician, you are thinking about what could be causing these signs. Based on your OEC training, you realize that there are several possibilities, and that the signs could suggest any of the following conditions except:
 
  a. pneumonia.
  b. croup.
  c. asthma.
  d. bronchiolitis.

Question 2

Cardiac arrest in children is most commonly caused by:
 
  a. anoxia.
  b. trauma.
  c. birth defects.
  d. SIDS.


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Swizqar

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a


justinmsk

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Reply #2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Thank you :)


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