Author Question: Identify the number one hospital-acquired infection in children. 1. Influenza 2. Urinary tract ... (Read 70 times)

imowrer · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Identify the number one hospital-acquired infection in children.

1. Influenza
2. Urinary tract infections
3. Common cold
4. Pneumonia

Question 2

The school nurse is helping in a classroom of 7 and 8 year olds on a rainy day. The nurse knows which types of games would be fun for this age range? Select all that apply.

1. Playing a board game
2. Playing a video game
3. Playing jump rope
4. Making crafts
5. Making a friendship bracelet

amcvicar · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1. Influenza commonly affects children in school and within the community.
2. Urinary tract infections are the most common hospital-acquired infection in children because of the lack of good hand hygiene, lack of good aseptic techniques, and the frequency of using indwelling Foley catheters.
3. A common cold is usually acquired in public settings.
4. Pneumonia is commonly acquired in public settings.

Answer to Question 2

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1. A child of this age understands and participates in board games.
2. A video game can be overwhelming for a child of this age range.
3. Jumping rope may not be an acquired skill at this age and is not a game to be played in the classroom due to safety concerns.
4. Making crafts is appropriate for this age.
5. Friendships become important at this age and making the bracelets is appropriate.