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The school nurse suspects that a child has been abused after observing several bruises. What action should the nurse take next?
 
  a. The nurse should contact protective services as a mandatory reporter.
  b. The nurse should contact the classroom teacher to collect additional information.
  c. The nurse should not contact anyone and keep the information private.
  d. The nurse should contact the family for an explanation of the child's bruises.

Question 2

A nurse practitioner was working in the emergency department when a child with a stab wound in the abdomen was brought in by his mother. The mother explained that the child apparently had
 
  gone quietly into the kitchen, climbed up on a chair, and was peeling an apple when he fell and the paring knife went into his tummy. She heard his screams and brought him to the emergency department. What will the advanced practice nurse want to be sure to do?
  a. Ask the child what really happened.
  b. Ask the mother why the child was still hungry after bedtime.
  c. Examine the child carefully for evidence of past injuries.
  d. Stitch the wound, order an antibiotic, and apply a small dressing.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C





 

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