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asd123

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What information should the nurse teach workers at a daycare center about RSV?
 
  a. RSV is transmitted through particles in the air.
  b. RSV can live on skin or paper for up to a few seconds after contact.
  c. RSV can survive on nonporous surfaces for about 60 minutes.
  d. Frequent handwashing can decrease the spread of the virus.

Question 2

Which type of croup is always considered a medical emergency?
 
  a. Laryngitis
  b. Epiglottitis
  c. Spasmodic croup
  d. Laryngotracheobronc hitis (LTB)


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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A RSV infection is not airborne. It is acquired mainly through contact with
contaminated surfaces.
B RSV can live on skin or paper for up to 1 hour.
C RSV can live on cribs and other nonporous surfaces for up to 6 hours.
D Meticulous handwashing can decrease the spread of organisms.

Answer to Question 2

B
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A Laryngitis is a common viral illness in older children and adolescents, with
hoarseness and URI symptoms.
B Epiglottitis is always a medical emergency that requires antibiotics and airway
support for treatment.
C Spasmodic croup is treated with humidity.
D LTB may progress to a medical emergency in some children.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Excellent

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