The most common complication of tonsillectomy is

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A. Fever B. Infection C. Bleeding D. Pain

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Bleeding C is the primary concern, per document p36, .

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.

A 5-year-old with pneumonia requires

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

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: All D treat pneumonia, per document p60, 7.

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