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The school nurse is planning sex education classes for school-age children. What should the nurse be sure to do?
- A. Use simple terms.
- B. Avoid slang or 'street' words and concepts.
- C. Keep topics on biological aspects of sexual development.
- D. Limit questions to keep content clear.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using simple terms is essential but slang and street terms need to be clarified. Apply age-specific information across broad aspects of biological, social, and current attitudes.
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The school nurse is preserving a tooth that was knocked out on the school playground. What will the nurse be especially careful to do?
- 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.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When a permanent tooth is avulsed, the tooth should be picked up by the crown to prevent any further damage to the root and placed in milk until the child can be examined by a dentist.
When asked about her activities, a 10-year-old girl responded, 'I like school. I play the flute in the school band, and I take tennis lessons.' What does the nurse know these activities will help this child develop?
- A. Initiative
- B. Industry
- C. Identity
- D. Intimacy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The school-age period is referred to by Erikson as the stage of industry. Successful participation in activities facilitates the child's sense of industry.
What is the best suggestion by the nurse for an appropriate toy for a hospitalized 6-year-old boy?
- A. Handheld video game
- B. MP3 player
- C. Adventure book
- D. Jigsaw puzzle
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The 6-year-old child can perform numerous feats that require muscle coordination. At this age, the handheld video game will offer competition without overexertion.
The nurse is advising parents of a 10-year-old boy about the most developmentally supportive experiences for their son. What is the best experience for this child according to Erikson's theory?
- A. Constant variety of activities
- B. Successful performance in Little League
- C. Feeling healthy and strong
- D. Having a girlfriend
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The child who is successful in activities will feel positively about himself or herself.
What is best for the nurse to suggest to the parents of an overweight 9-year-old child to help prevent obesity?
- A. Use whole milk as a between-meal snack because it is more filling than skim milk.
- B. Feed the child before family meal times to monitor intake more closely.
- C. Encourage the child to engage in physical activity for at least an hour a day.
- D. Remove all sweets and junk food from the house.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Regular physical activity reduces weight.