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ap345

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You are the school nurse advising the caregivers of a student who has mumps. The mother asks how long this student must remain at home.
 
  The school nurse will tell the caregivers that students with mumps must stay home until they meet which of the following criteria? a. Nine days have passed after the beginning of the parotid swelling.
  b. The parotid swelling has resolved.
  c. The student is free of any pain in the parotid area.
  d. The student is totally free of fever for at least 2 days.

Question 2

An 8-year-old child who has had open heart surgery is tired of activity restrictions and asks when he may ride his bike and play outside.
 
  The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that limitation on strenuous activity will last for approximately: a. 4 weeks
  b. 6 weeks
  c. 8 weeks
  d. 10 weeks



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Answer to Question 1

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A Correct. The school nurse will tell the caregivers that students with mumps must stay home until nine days have passed after the beginning of the parotid swelling to reduce the potential for transmission.
B Incorrect. The school nurse will not tell the caregivers that students with mumps must stay home until the parotid swelling has resolved.
C Incorrect. The school nurse will not tell the caregivers that students with mumps must stay home until the student is free of any pain in the parotid area.
D Incorrect. The school nurse will not tell the caregivers that students with mumps must stay home until the student is totally free of fever for at least 2 days.

Answer to Question 2

B
Restriction on strenuous activity lasts for about 6 weeks.




ap345

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


raenoj

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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