The school nurse is conducting a class on bicycle safety. Which ...

[rl]

The school nurse is conducting a class on bicycle safety. Which statement made by a participant indicates a need for further teaching?
 
  a. Most bicycle injuries occur from a fall off the bicycle.
  b. Head injuries are the major causes of bicycle-related fatalities.
  c. I should replace my helmet every 5 years.
  d. I can ride double with a friend if the bicycle has an extra large seat.

Question 2

The school nurse has been asked to begin teaching sex education in the fifth grade. The nurse should recognize that:
 
  a. children in fifth grade are too young for sex education.
  b. children should be discouraged from asking too many questions.
  c. correct terminology should be reserved for children who are older.
  d. sex can be presented as a normal part of growth and development.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Children should not ride double. Most injuries result from falls. The most important aspect of bicycle safety is to encourage the rider to use a protective helmet. Head injuries are the major cause of bicycle-related fatalities. The child should always wear a properly fitted helmet approved by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and should replace the helmet at least every 5 years.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
When sexual information is presented to school-age children, sex should be treated as a normal part of growth and development. Fifth-graders are usually 10 or 11 years old. This age is not too young to speak about physiologic changes in their bodies. They should be encouraged to ask questions. Preadolescents need precise and concrete information.

[rl]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[elyse44]

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