An early complication of meningitis is

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A. Cerebral edema B. Deafness C. Hydrocephalus D. Paralysis

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Cerebral edema A is an acute meningitis complication, per document 2.

When teaching a mother to administer eye drops to a 5-year-old, place the drop

A. Anywhere on eye surface B. Inside lower eyelid C. On sclera as child looks aside D. Under upper eyelid

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Inside lower eyelid B ensures absorption, per document p15, 4.

Common childhood communicable diseases include all EXCEPT

A. Measles B. Pneumonia C. Tuberculosis D. Whooping cough

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Pneumonia B is not primarily communicable, per document p19, 0.

A child with a fractured femur in traction should be monitored for

A. Circulation B. Infection C. Pain D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: All *E* are critical in traction care, per document p23, 0.

A 3-year-old with pneumonia should receive

A. Antibiotics B. Oxygen C. Rest D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: All D treat pneumonia, per document p30, 3.

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