CPNP-PC 437 Questions With Complete Solutions

The mother of a 2 month old pt says that their family is relocating to Japan to pursue a long-term business opportunity. You know that the majority of Japan does not practice water fluoridation. You recommend that the mother incorporate fluoride supplementation of 0.25 mg/day into her child's diet, starting at what age? A. 3 months B. 6 months C. 1 year D. 3 years correct answer: B. 6 months (The AAP recommends that in areas w/little to no water fluoridation, children s/be started on fluoride supplementation @ 6 months, w/a daily dose of 0.25 mg. Supplementation is not required for the 1st 6 months of life, meaning 3 months of age is too early to introduce fluoride. By 1 year of age, the patient should already be receiving 0.25 mg/day. From 3-6 years of age, children should receive 0.50 mg/day of fluoride.) When treating a child prone to seizures an NP should primarily keep which childhood anatomical feature in mind? A. Smaller circulating blood volume B. Large tongue compared to the oropharynx C. A thin cranium D. Large head in comparison to body proportion correct answer: B. Large tongue compared to the oropharynx (Developmentally, the tongue of a child is often comparatively than the oropharynx, which can protectively cause obstruction during a SZ & may lead to severe repercussions attributed to O2 loss. Children have a smaller circulating blood volume in absolute terms, but this is primarily a concern in cases of blood loss or bacterial infection no SZ. Children have thinner