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Which statement is the most accurate regarding the structure and function of the infant or child's respiratory system?
 
  A) The diameter of the child's trachea is the same as that of adults
  B) Most infants are nasal breathers rather than mouth breathers
  C) The respiratory tract in the child is fully developed by age 2
  D) Infants and young children have smaller tongues in proportion to their mouths

Question 2

The nurse is bottle-feeding an infant diagnosed with pneumonia. What should the nurse use when feeding the infant?
 
  A) A large-holed nipple so that the infant doesn't have to work too hard
  B) The smallest-holed nipple available so that the infant can exercise the muscles
  C) A nipple that is small enough so that the baby doesn't choke, but not so small that he or she has to work too hard to eat
  D) A nipple specially designed to fit infant's mouth



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C





 

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