Author Question: A parent states, My 7-year-old really wants a dog. His 10-year-old brother has allergies to animal ... (Read 16 times)

abern · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A parent states, My 7-year-old really wants a dog. His 10-year-old brother has allergies to animal dander. I don't know what to do. What type of pet should the nurse suggest as the best choice?

a. A small breed of dog because the large dogs produce more allergens
b. An older unneutered dog that produces fewer allergens than a younger one
c. A cat because it requires less care and is less allergenic
d. A poodle, which does not shed, making it a good choice for people with allergies

Question 2

The school nurse is preserving a tooth that was knocked out on the school playground. What will the nurse be especially careful to do?

a. Wrap the tooth loosely in a clean cloth.
b. Rinse the tooth with alcohol.
c. Handle the tooth only by the crown.
d. Place the tooth in a warm environment.

Andromeda18 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The poodle does not have a shed cycle and so it may be the least offensive pet for the allergic child.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
When a permanent tooth is avulsed, the tooth should be picked up by the crown to prevent any further damage to the root and placed in milk until the child can be examined by a dentist.