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jhjkgdfhk

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Why does obtaining the respirations of an infant require a modified approach from that of an adult?
 
  a. Infants breathe through their noses
  b. Infants have very rapid respirations
  c. Infants' respirations are thoracic in nature
  d. Infants' respiratory movements are abdominal

Question 2

What is the leading cause of fatal injury in children younger than 1 year old?
 
  a. Burns
  b. Poisons
  c. Asphyxiation
  d. Motor vehicle accidents


kingdude89

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
In children under 6 or 7 years of age, respiratory movements are abdominal or diaphragmatic. Abdominal movements must be observed when counting respirations.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
In children younger than 1 year, the leading cause of fatal injury is asphyxiation by aspiration of foreign material into the respiratory tract.


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