Author Question: The school nurse notices a child who has a frightened look then adults approach, appears sad, hangs ... (Read 43 times)

Jipu 123 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The school nurse notices a child who has a frightened look then adults approach, appears sad, hangs around after school, and seems reluctant to go home. This child seemed very distressed then a classmate was crying after falling on the playground.

The nurse tried to console this child while consoling the injured child. The school nurse realizes that this child has some of the classic symptoms of: a. a physically abused child c. mental retardation
b. autism d. early mental illness

Question 2

Which of the following is the second major cause of abuse-related deaths?

a. burns c. falls due to pushing or dropping
b. abdominal injuries d. poisoning

djpooyouma · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

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A Correct: The child who has been physically abused may exhibit passive behaviors such as withdrawal, depression or a sad mood. Other behaviors can include anger, hostility, or being frightened then approached by an adult. The child has a fear or reluctance to go home and displays anxiety and distress when hearing other children cry. This child has some of the classic symptoms of a physically abused child.
B Incorrect: This child does not have the classic symptoms of autism.
C Incorrect: This child does not have the classic symptoms of mental retardation.
D Incorrect: This child does not have the classic symptoms of early mental illness.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Incorrect: Burns are not the second major cause of abuse-related deaths.
B Correct: The second major cause of abuse-related deaths is abdominal injuries.
C Incorrect: Falls due to pushing or dropping are not the second major cause of abuse-related deaths.
D Incorrect: Poisoning is not the second major cause of abuse-related deaths.