A school nurse is teaching dental health practices to a group of ...

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A school nurse is teaching dental health practices to a group of sixth-grade children. How often should the nurse recommend the children brush their teeth?
 
  a. Twice a day
  b. Three times a day
  c. After meals
  d. After meals, snacks, and bedtime

Question 2

A nurse is teaching parents of kindergarten children general guidelines to assist their children in school. Which statement by the parents indicates they understand the teaching?
 
  a. We will only meet with the teacher if problems occur.
  b. We will discourage hobbies so our child focuses on school work.
  c. We will plan a trip to the library as often as possible.
  d. We will expect our child to make all As in school.

[Joy Chen]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Teeth should be brushed after meals, after snacks, and at bedtime. Children who brush their teeth frequently and become accustomed to the feel of a clean mouth at an early age usually maintain the habit throughout life. Twice a day, three times a day or after meals would not be often enough.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
General guidelines for parents to help their child in school include sharing an interest in reading. The library should be used frequently and books the child is reading should be discussed. Hobbies should be encouraged. The parents should not expect all As. They should focus on growth more than grades.