When Liquid Medication Is Given to a Crying 10-Month-Old Infant,which

question 33

Multiple Choice

When liquid medication is given to a crying 10-month-old infant,which approach minimizes the possibility of aspiration?

• A)Administering the medication with a syringe (without needle) placed along the side of the infant's tongue
• B)Administering the medication as rapidly as possible with the infant securely restrained
• C)Mixing the medication with the infant's regular formula or juice and administer by bottle
• D)Keeping the child upright with the nasal passages blocked for a minute after administration

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Definitions:

Metatarsals

The long bones in the foot that connect the ankle to the toes, important for walking and balance.

Sternum

The long, flat bone located in the center of the chest, connected to the ribs via cartilage, forming part of the rib cage.

Styloid Process

A slender, pointed piece of bone that extends down from the temporal bone of the skull, serving as an attachment point for muscles associated with the tongue and larynx.

Scapula

The shoulder blade, a flat, triangular bone located at the back of the shoulder, serving as an important site for muscle attachment.