Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A 4-year-old child is diagnosed with otitis media.The parent asks the nurse about the causes of this illness. Which risk factors would the nurse include in response to this parent? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,C,D,E,F
Rationale
The correct risk factors for the illness are A, C, D, E, and F.
A: Household smoking is a known risk factor for many illnesses due to exposure to secondhand smoke.
C: Exposure to illness in daycare centers or schools increases the risk of contracting infections.
D: Native American ethnicity may be associated with a higher prevalence of certain illnesses.
E: Absence of breastfeeding can reduce the infant's immunity and increase susceptibility to illnesses.
F: Craniofacial anomalies may predispose individuals to certain illnesses due to anatomical variations.
These factors have been identified through research and clinical experience as contributing to the development of the illness.
A: Household smoking is a known risk factor for many illnesses due to exposure to secondhand smoke.
C: Exposure to illness in daycare centers or schools increases the risk of contracting infections.
D: Native American ethnicity may be associated with a higher prevalence of certain illnesses.
E: Absence of breastfeeding can reduce the infant's immunity and increase susceptibility to illnesses.
F: Craniofacial anomalies may predispose individuals to certain illnesses due to anatomical variations.
These factors have been identified through research and clinical experience as contributing to the development of the illness.