Which of the following methods of taking the temperature of a ...

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Which of the following methods of taking the temperature of a child is considered to be most accurate?
 
  a. oral c. axillary
  b. rectal d. tympanic

Question 2

The school nurse is seeing students who have experienced sports injuries. The nurse will talk with the students about ways to prevent sports injuries and will advise them that a major way to prevent sports injuries is:
 
  a. adequate conditioning, including warm-ups and cooldowns
  b. to increase calcium, carbohydrates, and protein in the daily diet
  c. weight lifting, sit-ups, and push-ups on a daily basis
  d. relaxation exercises, deep breathing, and mind training

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Answer to Question 1

B

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A Incorrect. An oral temperature is not considered the most accurate.
B Correct. A rectal temperature is considered the most accurate and can be taken in children of all ages.
C Incorrect. An axillary temperature is not considered the most accurate.
D Incorrect. A tympanic temperature is not considered the most accurate.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A Correct. A major way to prevent sports injuries is adequate conditioning, including warm-ups and cooldowns. Inadequate conditioning is a major factor in injuries as muscles are tighter and susceptible to injury without warm-up periods. Conditioning before beginning in intensive sports season is critical.
B Incorrect. A major way to prevent sports injuries is not to increase calcium, carbohydrates, and protein in the daily diet
C Incorrect. A major way to prevent sports injuries is not weight lifting, sit-ups, and push-ups on a daily basis.
D Incorrect. A major way to prevent sports injuries is not relaxation exercises, deep breathing, and mind training.