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TFauchery

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At what age are children old enough to have their temperature taken orally?
 
  a. 10 months c. 3 years
  b. 18 months d. 5 to 6 years or more

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The school nurse working in the middle school or high school will find that most sports injuries in older children and adolescents affect:
 
  a. long bones c. the head
  b. soft tissues d. spinal cord



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Answer to Question 1

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A Incorrect. Children are not old enough to have their temperature taken orally at 10 months of age.
B Incorrect. Children are not old enough to have their temperature taken orally at 18 months of age.
C Incorrect. Children are not old enough to have their temperature taken orally at 3 years of age.
D Correct. The oral route is convenient and accessible, but an accurate measurement is difficult to obtain in most toddlers and preschoolers. Therefore, the oral route is reserved for children ages 5 to 6 years or older.

Answer to Question 2

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A Incorrect. In this age group, sports injuries are not as common in long bones.
B Correct. In the middle school or high school student, most sports injuries affect the soft tissues. Soft-tissue injuries include sprains, strains, and contusions.
C Incorrect. In this age group, sports injuries are not as common in the head.
D Incorrect. In this age group, sports injuries are not as common in the spinal cord.




TFauchery

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


adammoses97

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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