Author Question: Otitis media is a common infection children have when an upper respiratory illness is present ... (Read 63 times)

casperchen82 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Otitis media is a common infection children have when an upper respiratory illness is present because:

1. The Eustachian tubes are short and immature.
2. The immune system is extremely compromised and more susceptible to infections.
3. Bottle feeding increases the risk in babies.
4. All of the above are correct.

Question 2

The nurse points out that early testing on the newborn that discloses conditions that could result in intellectual disability include: (Select all that apply.)

a. PKU
b. Down syndrome
c. Congenital hypothyroidism
d. Cerebral palsy
e. Fetal alcohol syndrome

blakeserpa · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1. Eustachian tubes are short and do not provide adequate draining for mucous during an upper respiratory infection in children.
2. Immunity and susceptibility to infections cause the primary illness. Otitis media is a secondary illness.
3. A child that is positioned correctly during bottle feedings is not at an increased risk for otitis media.
4. Eustachian tubes are short and do not provide adequate draining for mucous during an upper respiratory infection in children, causing only one answer to be correct.

Answer to Question 2

A, C
PKU and congenital hypothyroidism would result in intellectual disability, except for the fact that early testing can identify these children and preventative treatment can be initiated.