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Otitis media occurs in children because the:
 
  A) eustachian tube is long and twisted.
  B) eustachian tube has a downward turn.
  C) eustachian tube is shorter and straighter.
  D) eustachian tube is widened.

Question 2

Which statement about neonatal development is accurate?
 
  A) Neonates may have an infection without fever.
  B) Breast-fed infants do not become ill due to immunity.
  C) Neonates prefer sleeping and often refuse to eat.
  D) Neonates have defense to communicable disease.



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
The most common infections in early childhood are respiratory infections. In children, the eustachian tubes are shorter and straighter; middle ear infections (otitis media) are common because bacteria can easily pass from the nasopharynx to the ear canal.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
Newborns have immature thermoregulatory mechanisms and do not become febrile.



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