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.
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).
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
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