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What does a mild intermittent asthma diagnosis mean?
 ANSWER : Symptoms occur less than twice a week
How long is the Pavlik harness used for?
 ANSWER : Birth-6 mo for kids with hip dysplasia
A nurse is teaching the parents of a 3-year-old child who has persistent otitis media about
prevention. What should be taught?
 ANSWER : Don't smoke around the child b/c tobacco smoke can cause inflammation of the
respiratory tract
What is Meckel diverticulum?
 ANSWER : outpouching or bulge in the lower part of the small intestine. The bulge is a leftover
of the umbilical cord
When is an Allen test performed?
 ANSWER : BEFORE AN ARTERIAL PUNCTURE to determine if you can use or remove
them. You compress ulnar and radial artery and tell patient to clench and unclench hands 10
times. Hand will blanch (turn white). You then release one artery and count how long it takes for
color to return. Do the same process again and release the other artery. If it takes more than 6
seconds, the other artery can't be trusted to adequately oxygenate hand if one is removed
A nurse in an ED is caring for a toddler who has partial-thickness burns on right arm. What
action should the nurse take?
 ANSWER : Cleanse affected area with mild soap and water to remove any loose tissue that
could cause infection