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Zoey63294

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A nurse is providing an educational series on the prevention of injuries. Which of the following interventions identified by the nurse are examples of key approaches in the prevention of injury? Select all that apply.
 
  a. helmet safety programs
  b. covering electrical outlets with safety covers
  c. legislation
  d. regulation

Question 2

The school nurse suspects that head lice are spreading throughout the school. The nurse prepares a flyer to distribute to the parents of the children. List five interventions that will help stop the spread.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


ladyjames123

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A, B, C, D

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Correct All are correct. The key approaches to injury prevention include education, changes in the environment and in products, and legislation or regulation. A helmet safety program would be a form of injury prevention education. Covering electrical outlets with safety covers is one example of changing the environment to promote safety.
Incorrect All answers are correct.

Answer to Question 2

Apply Rid or NIX
Wash clothing and bedding in hot water
Inspect scalp regularly
Remove nits with a fine-tooth comb
Spray mattress with disinfectant
Give oral Benadryl to relieve itching


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