A woman was bragging about her 12-year-old son who was quiet and spent a lot of his time in his room building model airplanes, gluing and painting pieces. Which of the following may be concerning to the nurse? a. Being preadolescent, he needs education on sexual growth and development. b. He may be inhaling fumes […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
The 7-year-old boy’s hands were badly burnt; it was suspected that his mother had forced his hands into boiling hot water after she caught him masturbating. The staff did not want the mother to be allowed near the boy. The 7-year-old boy’s hands were badly burnt; it was suspected that his mother had forced his […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Which of the following statements best describes how the American Red Cross (ARC) is different from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or the National Incident Management System? a. Funding includes only voluntary contributions. b. It emphasizes being prepared for emergencies, not just reacting to them. c. It has only volunteers as staff. d. It […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Which of the following best describes the incidence of abuse among pregnant women? a. It is too difficult to determine the actual incidence of abuse among this population. b. It is estimated that approximately 1 out of every 10 women experiences abuse. c. Approximately one out of every six women has been abused by a […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
A 6-month-old infant was brought in unresponsive by both parents. X-ray examination showed evidence of shaken baby syndrome. Which of the following persons is most likely responsible? a. The babysitter b. The dad c. The grandparents d. The mom ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B In approximately 65% to 90% of abusive head trauma cases, also […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Which of the following trends in drug use is being seen among young adults? a. Decrease in the use of illegal cocaine derivatives b. Expansion in the misuse of prescription drugs c. Large increase in the use of steroids and methamphetamines d. Increase in the overall use of all types of drugs ESSAYBID ANSWER […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Which of the following has shown a significant increase in usage among young people during the past five years? a. Use of marijuana b. Use of cigarettes c. Use of smokeless tobacco d. Use of alcohol ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A One positive development is that teen use of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco has declined. […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Which of the following is one of the most frequent health complaints of school-aged children? a. Anxiety over grades b. Dental caries c. Headaches in response to stress d. Stomachaches ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B One of the most frequent complaints of school-aged children is dental caries. Causes include poor oral hygiene, lack of fluoridated […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Which of the following medications can a school nurse expect to most frequently administer? a. Analgesics and antipyretics b. Antibiotics c. Antitussives d. Anticonvulsants e. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: E Medications used to treat ADHD are the most commonly administered. Medications commonly given in schools include analgesics and antipyretics, antacids, […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Which legislation has increased funding for treatment and rehabilitation for substance abuse? a. Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act b. Anti-Drug Abuse Acts of 1986 and 1988 c. Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act d. Harrison Narcotic Act of 1914 ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B The Anti-Drug Abuse Acts of 1986 and 1988 increased funding for […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
