NUR320 Sherpath: Health
Promotion for School-Aged
Children with 100% correct
answers
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? Select all that apply.
-"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."
-"Both children can be restrained with only the three-point harness
while in the motor vehicle."
-"Children should protect their eardrums by listening to only
moderate-volume music and television."
-"Always use sunscreen while outdoors."
Sun protection is an important safety issue for all ages and should
be addressed for any child spending time outdoors.
-"Discuss not allowing unfamiliar adults into the home."
Not opening the door to strangers is an important safety issue for
both six and 10-year-old children.
-"Ensure guns are in a locked vault, in a separate location from the
ammunition."
Gun safety is similar for all school-aged children and includes
keeping guns locked up and ammunition separate.
-"Children should protect their eardrums by listening to only
moderate-volume music and television."
, Listening to loud music is a safety concern for all school-aged
children.
Which parental practice encourages motor vehicle safety for a
school-aged child?
A. Checking brake lights
B. Speak quietly while conversing with the driver
C. Fastening seat belt for every ride
D. Leaving extra time to reach destination
C. Fastening seat belt for every ride
The child seeing the parents consistently wear their seatbelts helps
to encourage motor vehicle safety.
Which water safety guideline is a priority for children playing in a
neighborhood pool?
A. Jump head first
B. Use a flotation device
C. Do not dive into water
D. Only run while wearing shoes
C. Do not dive into water
Parents should always check any water in which the child will play.
However, children should be instructed to only jump feet first, and
not dive, to prevent potential neck injury.
Which is an example of a negative influence affecting a school-aged
child's food choices?
A. Eating snacks after school
B. Involvement in food preparation
C. Exposure to fast food commercials
D. Eating a wide variety of food choices at home
C. Exposure to fast food commercials
Fast food commercials provide a negative influence affecting a
school-aged child's food choices.
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
Promotion for School-Aged
Children with 100% correct
answers
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? Select all that apply.
-"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."
-"Both children can be restrained with only the three-point harness
while in the motor vehicle."
-"Children should protect their eardrums by listening to only
moderate-volume music and television."
-"Always use sunscreen while outdoors."
Sun protection is an important safety issue for all ages and should
be addressed for any child spending time outdoors.
-"Discuss not allowing unfamiliar adults into the home."
Not opening the door to strangers is an important safety issue for
both six and 10-year-old children.
-"Ensure guns are in a locked vault, in a separate location from the
ammunition."
Gun safety is similar for all school-aged children and includes
keeping guns locked up and ammunition separate.
-"Children should protect their eardrums by listening to only
moderate-volume music and television."
, Listening to loud music is a safety concern for all school-aged
children.
Which parental practice encourages motor vehicle safety for a
school-aged child?
A. Checking brake lights
B. Speak quietly while conversing with the driver
C. Fastening seat belt for every ride
D. Leaving extra time to reach destination
C. Fastening seat belt for every ride
The child seeing the parents consistently wear their seatbelts helps
to encourage motor vehicle safety.
Which water safety guideline is a priority for children playing in a
neighborhood pool?
A. Jump head first
B. Use a flotation device
C. Do not dive into water
D. Only run while wearing shoes
C. Do not dive into water
Parents should always check any water in which the child will play.
However, children should be instructed to only jump feet first, and
not dive, to prevent potential neck injury.
Which is an example of a negative influence affecting a school-aged
child's food choices?
A. Eating snacks after school
B. Involvement in food preparation
C. Exposure to fast food commercials
D. Eating a wide variety of food choices at home
C. Exposure to fast food commercials
Fast food commercials provide a negative influence affecting a
school-aged child's food choices.
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
