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A 4-year-old girl is sitting upright on her mother's lap with her chin thrust forward. She looks lethargic and is drooling. Her airway is open and she appears to be breathing adequately. Her mother says she has had a fever and is complaining of a sore throat. You are very concerned that she may be developing:
 
  a. strep throat.
  b. meningitis.
  c. epiglottitis.
  d. pneumonia.

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When assessing a 3-year-old child for possible injuries after the mother's boyfriend said the child fell down a flight of stairs, which of the following findings would raise your suspicion that the child may be a victim of physical abuse?
 
  a. The child cries when you palpate his arm.
  b. Several bruises are located on the child's knees and shins.
  c. The child has a broken clavicle.
  d. Circumferential bruising on is apparent on the child's arm.



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jasonq

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d




panfilo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Gracias!


adf223

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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