Author Question: At what age are children old enough to have their temperature taken orally? a. 10 months c. 3 ... (Read 46 times)

TFauchery · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

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

Question 2

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

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

Answer to Question 1

D

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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

B

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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.