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Which of the following contraceptive methods best protects against sexually transmitted infections or HIV?
 
  1. Periodic abstinence
  2. Barrier methods
  3. Hormonal methods
  4. They all protect about the same.

Question 2

If the infant catches a cold at home, the nurse should advise the parents to do all of the following except:
 
  1. use a pillow to prop up the infant's head and chest.
  2. feed the baby smaller amounts.
  3. hold the baby in an upright position to feed.
  4. avoid overdressing the baby.



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Answer to Question 1

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1. Incorrect. Periodic abstinence offers no protection against STI or HIV. Barriers such as condoms do.
2. Correct. Barrier methods such as condoms do.
3. Incorrect. Hormonal methods such as birth control pills offer no protection against STI or HIV. Barriers such as condoms do.
4. Incorrect. Periodic abstinence and hormonal methods (the pill) offer no protection against STI or HIV. Barriers such as condoms do.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Correct. Infants with colds should be fed less to prevent overtiring, held upright to feed for easier breathing, and not overdressed. Raising the infant's head and chest for sleeping is a good idea, but not with a pillow (which could cause smothering). Instead, raise the mattress under-neath.
2, 3, 4. Incorrect. Infants with colds should be fed less to prevent overtiring, held upright to feed for easier breathing, and not overdressed. Raising the infant's head and chest for sleeping is a good idea, but not with a pillow (which could cause smothering). Instead, raise the mattress un-derneath.





 

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