Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1185 of 2368
Which action should the nurse avoid when examining a child with suspected epiglottitis?
- Allowing the child to stay in a position of comfort
- Placing a tongue blade in the child's throat
- Giving humidified oxygen as prescribed
- Keeping a tracheostomy tray at the bedside
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Correct answer: Placing a tongue blade in the child's throat
Putting anything in the throat could trigger complete airway obstruction and respiratory arrest.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Childhood Respiratory Disorders: Assessment (Recognize Cues). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026