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The nurse is assessing a 6-month-old boy. Which of the following would be an abnormal finding, indicating possible cerebral palsy?
 
  1. The infant can pull to a sitting position while holding onto an adult's hand.
   2. The infant does not exhibit a Moro reflex.
   3. The infant does not exhibit a Babinski's reflex.
   4. The infant has an obligatory tonic neck flexion.

Question 2

Which of the following vaccines can be given subcutaneously?
 
  1. MCV4
   2. Varicella
   3. MMR
   4. Rotavirus



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1. A 6-month-old should be able to pull up with aid from another person.
2. A Moro reflex should not be present after the newborn period.
3. The Babinski's reflex should not be present after the first few weeks of life.
4. A tonic neck flexion can indicate neurological damage because this is not a normal position for an infant.

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1. Given IM
2. Given IM
3. Given subcutaneously
4. Given via IV infusion or IM




CBme

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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