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Awilson837 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

What information should the nurse teach workers at a day care center about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)?

a. RSV is transmitted through particles in the air.
b. RSV can live on skin or paper for up to a few seconds after contact.
c. RSV can survive on nonporous surfaces for about 60 minutes.
d. Frequent hand washing can decrease the spread of the virus.

Question 2

Which intervention should the nurse implement as a priority in the management of a child with epiglottitis?

a. Adequate hydration
b. Maintaining a patent airway
c. Cessation of coughing
d. Decreasing fever

dellikani2015 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Meticulous hand washing can decrease the spread of organisms. RSV infection is not airborne. It is acquired mainly through contact with contaminated surfaces. RSV can live on skin or paper for up to 1 hour and can live on cribs and other nonporous surfaces for up to 6 hours.

Answer to Question 2

B
Epiglottitis can rapidly progress to complete airway obstruction and death. The goal of treatment is to maintain a patent airway. The child with epiglottitis will not be able to take fluids orally. Hydration is a concern, but not the priority. Cough is not a symptom of epiglottitis. The child with epiglottitis will have an elevated temperature. Reducing fever is not the priority of care.