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Why are infants and young children more likely than adults to get middle ear infections (otitis media)?

1. ATheir ear canals are longer and narrower than those of adults
2. BThey make more earwax, which traps bacteria in the middle ear
3. CTheir Eustachian tubes are shorter, wider and more horizontal
4. DTheir eardrums are thicker and cannot move with pressure changes

The parents of a 3-month-old ask about a soft umbilical hernia that bulges when she cries. What is the correct information?

1. AMost close on their own; do not tape a coin over it
2. BStrapping it tightly with a binder every day makes it close faster
3. CIt needs emergency surgery within a few days
4. DIt is caused by the cord being cut too short

Which side effects are common after a dose of salbutamol?

1. ATremor and a fast heart rate
2. BOral thrush and a hoarse voice
3. CDrowsiness and slow breathing
4. DWeight gain and high blood sugar

A child's tonic–clonic seizure has lasted more than 5 minutes. What should the nurse do?

1. AWait another 15 minutes, because most seizures stop on their own
2. BHold the child's arms and legs firmly to stop the movements
3. CGive the prescribed rescue medicine and call for emergency help
4. DPut a tongue depressor between the child's teeth

What is the purpose of grommets (tympanostomy tubes) in a child with repeated middle ear problems?

1. ATo ventilate the middle ear and let fluid drain
2. BTo replace the damaged eardrum permanently
3. CTo give antibiotics directly into the inner ear
4. DTo widen the outer ear canal and reduce the build-up of wax

What should the nurse do before giving a dose of digoxin to an infant?

1. AMeasure the temperature and give the dose only if there is no fever
2. BCount the apical pulse for a full minute and check it against the prescribed limits
3. CMeasure the blood pressure and give the dose only if it is above the normal range
4. DCount the radial pulse for 15 seconds and multiply by four

A 4-month-old is brought in drowsy and vomiting, with no visible injuries. Retinal haemorrhages are found. What should the nurse suspect?

1. AViral gastroenteritis
2. BMigraine
3. CNormal newborn retinal changes
4. DAbusive head trauma

A toddler has burns on both feet and the buttocks, with sharp "stocking" lines and no splash marks. What should the nurse consider?

1. ASunburn from playing outside in a paddling pool on a hot day
2. BAn accidental spill from a cup of tea
3. CPossible deliberate immersion; follow the safeguarding procedure
4. DA skin infection that looks like a burn