Author Question: A school-aged child is repeatedly sent to the nurse's office for complaints of headache, sleep ... (Read 89 times)

big1devin · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A school-aged child is repeatedly sent to the nurse's office for complaints of headache, sleep disturbances, and stomachache. The nurse will most likely suspect that this child:

a. just wants to spend time with the nurse because the nurse is nice
b. is trying to get out of class because of difficulty with schoolwork
c. has school phobia
d. is the victim of bullying

Question 2

Why is the newborn's skin more susceptible to infection during the first week of life?

a. It is much more porous than it will be at any other time in life.
b. The newborn's skin is very thin, thinner than at any other time in life.
c. The sweat gland system is underdeveloped in the first week.
d. The pH of the newborn's skin is relatively alkaline in the first week of life.

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

Answer to Question 1

D

Feedback
A Incorrect: The nurse should not most likely suspect that this child just wants to spend time with the nurse because the nurse is nice. This child's complaints are more indicative of signs of stress or a psychological issue.
B Incorrect: The nurse should not most likely suspect that this child is trying to get out of class because of difficulty with schoolwork.
C Incorrect: The nurse should not most likely suspect that this child has school phobia.
D Correct: Reactions to bullying can include physical scratches and bruises, requests for extra money for school, and resistance to attend school. If bullying continues, the child may become depressed, withdrawn, and suicidal. This child's complaints could result from being the victim of bullying.

Answer to Question 2

D

Feedback
A Incorrect. The newborn's skin is not susceptible to infection due to the skin being more porous.
B Incorrect. The newborn's skin is not susceptible to infection due to the skin being thinner.
C Incorrect. The sweat glands are not associated with the risk of infection in the newborn.
D Correct. During the first week of life, the newborn's skin is more susceptible to infection due to the alkalinity of the skin. In time, the skin will become more acidic, which will discourage the growth of microorganisms.