The purpose of traction for children with fracture

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The purpose of traction for children with fractures is to

A. Make the bone grow faster B. Prepare the area for surgery C. Prevent future fractures D. Realign bone fragments

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Realigning bone fragments D is traction’s primary goal, per document 1.

Criteria for selecting a drug for a 6-year-old with pneumonia is likely

A. Child tolerance B. Physician preference C. Selectivity of organism D. Sensitivity of organism

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Sensitivity D ensures effective treatment, per document p11, .

A 2-month-old infant is expected to

A. Bang objects together B. Raise hand to chest and hold C. Roll supine to prone D. Sit alone with support

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Raising hand to chest B is a 2-month milestone, per document p14, 9.

When caring for a neonate with imperforate anus, observe urine for

A. Acetone B. Bile C. Blood D. Meconium

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Meconium D in urine suggests fistula, per document p18, 5.

The priority nursing action for a child with epiglottitis is

A. Administer antibiotics B. Ensure airway patency C. Give fluids D. Reduce fever

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Airway patency B is critical in epiglottitis, per document p22, 5.

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