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jrubin

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on: Jun 28, 2018
What emergency action should be implemented for airway obstruction in the infant?
 
  a. Six to 10 midsternal thrusts
  b. Five back blows followed by five chest thrusts
  c. Five chest thrusts followed by five back blows
  d. Abdominal thrusts until the object is expelled

Question 2

A 4-year-old asks tearfully if the IM injection will hurt. What is the nurse's most effective response?
 
  a. No. It is over before you know it.
  b. Yes. It will sting a little.
  c. No. Would you like to see the syringe?
  d. Yes. Your mom and I are going to hold you to help you be still.


ebonylittles

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Five back blows followed by five chest thrusts is the appropriate intervention for airway obstruction in the infant.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Truthful answers will give a child a realistic expectation and help establish trust in the nurse.


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