The school nurse is assessing a school-age child who states, My ...

[ashley]

The school nurse is assessing a school-age child who states, My parents are always in their bedroom smoking pot. I have to make sure that my younger sister gets up and goes to school in the morning.
 
  Which type of abuse is the child experiencing based on this data?
  1) Physical
  2) Neglect
  3) Sexual
  4) Psychological

Question 2

The nurse is providing care for a child in the emergency department (ED). The nurse suspects the child was physically abused. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
 
  1) Obtaining statements from the parents in separate rooms
  2) Leaving the child in the examination room alone with the parents
  3) Asking the child why he or she is lying
  4) Speaking to the parents with a raised tone

[FergA]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1

[ashley]

Excellent

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