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Ebrown · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A type of dental caries that is seen in infants who drink a bottle of formula or juice at nap time or bedtime, or in infants who breastfeed for prolonged times, is called:

a. rapid deciduous tooth decay c. sleep-time dental caries
b. nursing or bottle-mouth caries d. sugar-source mouth caries

Question 2

The nurse prepares to inset an IV into a toddler. To prepare the child for this procedure the nurse should:

a. Do it while the child is asleep
b. Tell the toddler several hours in advance
c. Have the parent restrain the child
d. Reassure the child this is not being done as a punishment

lorealeza77 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B

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A Incorrect. The type of dental caries seen in infants who drink a bottle of formula or juice at nap time or bed time is not called rapid deciduous tooth decay.
B Correct. The type of dental caries seen in infants who drink a bottle of formula or juice at nap time or bed time is called nursing or bottle-mouth caries.
C Incorrect. The type of dental caries seen in infants who drink a bottle of formula or juice at nap time or bed time is not called sleep-time dental caries.
D Incorrect. The type of dental caries seen in infants who drink a bottle of formula or juice at nap time or bed time is not called sugar-source mouth caries.

Answer to Question 2

D
The nurse would never do a procedure that was painful or traumatic to a child while the child was sleeping. The toddler should receive a simple explanation just before the procedure. The parents can hold the child, but should not be seen as the restrainer.