A child with a tracheostomy should be monitored fo

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A child with a tracheostomy should be monitored for

A. Airway obstruction B. Infection C. Skin breakdown D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: All D are critical tracheostomy risks, per document p29, 1.

The priority for a child with a fracture is

A. Pain relief B. Immobilization C. Swelling reduction D. All of the above

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Immobilization B prevents further injury, per document p43, 0.

A 4-year-old with pneumonia should be positioned

A. Flat B. Head elevated C. Prone D. Side-lying

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Head elevated B aids breathing, per document p50, 2.

The nurse should suspect intussusception if a child has

A. Abdominal pain B. Fever C. Vomiting D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: All D are intussusception signs, per document p54, 2.

A 2-year-old with a burn should avoid

A. Breaking blisters B. Infection C. Pain D. Swelling

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Breaking blisters A increases infection risk, per document p58, 1.

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