Author Question: Because school-age children have developed increased muscular coordination and can apply cognitive ... (Read 35 times)

sammy · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Because school-age children have developed increased muscular coordination and can apply cognitive ability to their behavior, the number of injuries in middle childhood is diminished compared to early childhood.

Even so, injuries still occur near home and school. The most effective means of prevention is education for both the child and family regarding the hazards of risk-taking and the improper use of equipment. Please match the developmental ability of the school-age child with the injury for which he or she is at risk.
a. Motor vehicle accidents d. Poisoning
b. Drowning e. Bodily damage
c. Burns

35. Is apt to overdo

36. Confidence exceeds physical capacity

37. Is excited by speed and motion

38. Enjoys trying new things

39. May be easily influenced by peers

Question 2

A nurse is recommending strategies to a group of school-age children for prevention of obesity. Which should the nurse include (select all that apply)?

a. Eat breakfast daily.
b. Limit fruits and vegetables.
c. Have frequent family meals with parents present.
d. Eat frequently at restaurants.
e. Limit television viewing to 2 hours a day.

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

Answer to Question 1

35. ANS: B
36. ANS: E
37. ANS: A
38. ANS: C
39. ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, E
The nurse should counsel school-age children to eat breakfast daily, have mealtimes with family, and limit television viewing to 2 hours a day to prevent obesity. Fruits and vegetables should be consumed in the recommended quantities, and eating at restaurants should be limited.