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mpobi80 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A nurse assesses the playground safety at a new community center and notices rope swings and a trampoline. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?

a. No action is required.
b. Explain to the staff that these items are not recommended for playgrounds.
c. Supervise the children closely when they are using this equipment.
d. Compose a letter to be shared at the next city council meeting.

Question 2

A nurse is aware that there is a rising incidence of abusive head trauma (AHT). Which of the fol-lowing would be a focus of the nurse?

a. Taking at-risk babies out of violent households
b. Placing babies under the care of commu-nity health nurses
c. Educating and providing support to new parents
d. Helping those affected seek proper legal representation

nyrave · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Rope swings and trampolines are not recommended for playgrounds. Action should be taken by the nurse because these items are dangerous. Close supervision will not prevent an accidental in-jury from occurring. Writing a letter to be shared at the next city council meeting is not a timely response by the nurse.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Prevention strategies are necessary to reduce the incidence of AHT. Parental education and sup-port is necessary to prevent child maltreatment. Taking at-risk babies out of violent households, placing babies under the care of community health nurses, and helping those affected seek proper legal representation are not prevention strategies.