NUR379 Evolve: Health Promotion and Safety - Health Promotion for School-Aged Children

The nurse is discussing appropriate safety for school-aged children with the parents of a six-year-old and a 10-year-old. Which safety recommendations can the nurse make that are appropriate for both children?

-"Always use sunscreen while outdoors." -"Discuss not allowing unfamiliar adults into the home." -"Ensure guns are in a locked vault, in a separate location from the ammunition." -"Children should protect their eardrums by listening to only moderate-volume music and television."

Which statement made by a child suggests that bullying may be occurring?

-"He made fun of me at school because of my weight." -"He told people that I failed my test when really I didn't." -"He sent me unwanted email messages that made me feel nervous."

Which problem behaviors can occur when leaving a child home alone after school?

-Alcohol use. -Binge eating. -Drug experimentation.

The parents of an overweight nine-year-old are concerned about their child's eating habits. Which recommendations can the nurse make for family-wide changes that may impact their child's food choices?

-Avoid giving food for reward. -Increase the number of home-cooked meals.

The parent of an eight-year-old child is frustrated because the child constantly makes up reasons not to attend school. The child's health care provider ruled out any serious health issues. The nurse should suggest that the parent take which actions to address this behavioral problem?

-Be firm in enforcing school attendance. -Encourage group activities with peers. -Rationally discuss the reasons the child wants to stay home.

Match the student's behavioral problem with the relevant manifestation.

-Complaint of feeling sick while at school: School refusal. -Pushing another child to assert authority: Peer victimization. -Drinking alcohol while home alone after school: Problems associated with self-care.

Which pedestrian safety recommendations are common to enforce in children who ride bikes, inline skates, and skateboards?

-Do not listen to music. -Do not ride when sunlight is dim. -Wear appropriate head protection.

The parent of an eight-year-old reports that the child has trouble getting to sleep at night. Which practices should the nurse recommend to promote sleep?

-Reading before bed. -Keeping the room dark and quiet. -Limiting media exposure prior to bedtime.

A 10-year-old with braces recently joined the soccer team. The nurse recommends use of a mouth guard for which reasons?

-Safeguards the braces. -Provides barrier for teeth. -Protection from soft tissue damage.

Which fire safety recommendation is a priority for school-aged children, as it takes advantage of their developing cognitive abilities?

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Which water safety guideline is a priority for children playing in a neighborhood pool?

Do not dive into water.

A child is being seen with dental malocclusion. The child's caregiver asks the nurse how the child's oral health routine will have to change with braces. What is the nurse's best response?

"Your child should clean the teeth and use a water flosser several times per day."

A child who insists on staying home from school because they fear that something will happen to make him/her look bad in front of the other children is exhibiting which common school-age behavioral problem?

School refusal.

The caregivers of an 11-year-old child report that the child is worried about upcoming tests and is not sleeping well. The nurse tells the parents to watch for which signs of stress?

Screaming during the night.

Which is an example of a negative influence affecting a school-aged child's food choices?

Exposure to fast food commercials.

Which parental practice encourages motor vehicle safety for a school-aged child?

Fastening seat belt for every ride.

Decreased eating at mealtime, poor test scores, and refusal to talk about school may be signs that a child is experiencing which school-age problem?

Peer victimization.

The parent of a 10-year-old child is distressed by the child's recent tendency to post embarrassing photos of other children on social media sites. Which common behavioral problem do these actions exemplify?

Peer victimization.