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tnt_battle · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The school nurse is teaching a class on injury prevention. What should be included when discussing firearms?

a. Adolescents are too young to use guns properly for hunting.
b. Gun carrying among adolescents is on the rise, primarily among inner-city youth.
c. Nonpowder guns (air rifles, BB guns) are a relatively safe alternative to powder guns.
d. Adolescence is the peak age for being a victim or offender in the case of injury involving a firearm.

Question 2

What is an important consideration for the school nurse planning a class on injury prevention for adolescents?

a. Adolescents generally are not risk takers.
b. Adolescents can anticipate the long-term consequences of serious injuries.
c. Adolescents need to discharge energy, often at the expense of logical thinking.
d. During adolescence, participation in sports should be limited to prevent permanent injuries.

blakcmamba · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The increase in gun availability in the general population is linked to increased gun deaths among children, especially adolescents. Gun carrying among adolescents is on the rise and not limited to the stereotypic inner-city youth. Adolescents can be taught to safely use guns for hunting, but they must be stored properly and used only with supervision. Nonpowder guns (air rifles, BB guns) cause almost as many injuries as powder guns.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The physical, sensory, and psychomotor development of adolescents provides a sense of strength and confidence. There is also an increase in energy coupled with risk taking that puts them at risk. Adolescents are risk takers because their feelings of indestructibility interfere with understanding of consequences. Sports can be a useful way for adolescents to discharge energy. Care must be taken to avoid overuse injuries.