A mother was concerned about her child dying of some childhood ...

[bobbie]

A mother was concerned about her child dying of some childhood disease, because that is how some of her siblings died before her family came to the United States. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?
 
  a. You should see your doctor immediately if you ever think your child is ill.
  b. Your child has been immunized, so the biggest danger is from accidents.
  c. You have made sure your child has all the right immunizations so you can quit worrying.
  d. You're right to be concerned, since susceptibility runs in families.

Question 2

Which of the following issues exists from communities using solid waste landfills to dispose of trash from private residences?
 
  a. Landfills are too wasteful, as solid waste can be burned to produce energy.
  b. Methane gas may move through the soil to cause fire or explosions nearby.
  c. There is an ongoing need to purchase more land as landfills eventually fill up.
  d. People do not use landfills but dump their garbage anywhere they will not be seen.

[Edwyer]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Childhood is generally a healthy time of life. The incidence of childhood disease has decreased because the majority of children receive a full complement of immunizations during infancy and toddlerhood. The leading threat to children's health is accidental injury and exposure to environmental toxins, abuse, and violence.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Solid waste landfills accumulate methane gas, a by-product of decomposing organic wastes. Without proper venting, this volatile gas can move through soil and cause fires and explosions in nearby areas. Waste incineration is not the best solution because it causes particulate air pollution. Illegal dumping of garbage and purchasing additional land for more landfills are concerns related to the disposal of trash from private residents, but methane gas explosions is of primary concern.