The School Nurse Who Is Preserving a Tooth That Was

question 11

Multiple Choice

The school nurse who is preserving a tooth that was knocked out on the school yard will be especially careful to:

• A) wrap the tooth loosely in a clean cloth.
• B) rinse the tooth with alcohol.
• C) handle the tooth only by the crown.
• D) place the tooth in a warm environment.

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Definitions:

Common Cold

A viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract characterized by symptoms like sneezing, coughing, sore throat, and runny nose, usually self-limiting in nature.

Influenza

An extremely infectious virus affecting the respiratory system, leading to high fever, significant discomfort, and nasal congestion, frequently seen in widespread outbreaks.

Allergy

An immune system reaction to certain substances, resulting in symptoms like sneezing, itching, and difficulty breathing.

Itchy Eyes

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