When caring for a 4-month-old infant, it is MOST important to keep his or her nares clear of mucus because:

A. the nares are inherently narrow and easily obstructed.
B. nasal occlusion is the most common cause of hypoxia.
C. infants may not have the intuition to mouth breathe.


Answer: C. infants may not have the intuition to mouth breathe.

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a. coronary. c. systemic. b. pulmonary. d. hepatic.

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Inspecting or ________ of records is the first step in the process of making sure items are ready to file.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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In which of the following injuries can the abdominal cavity migrate into the thoracic cavity?

a. A rib fracture b. An abdominal strain c. An intestinal tear d. A tear in the diaphragm

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The cerebral blood flow of a child peaks at age ____ at a flow rate twice an adult's cerebral blood flow.

A. two B. three C. four D. five

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