A nurse is conducting a preschool screening in the community. ...

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A nurse is conducting a preschool screening in the community. Which child would the nurse refer for further assessment?
 
  a. A 4-year-old who throws a ball over-handed but better under-handed.
  b. A 4-year-old who can skip across the room after being shown how.
  c. A 5-year-old who is able to ride a bicycle with training wheels.
  d. A 5-year-old who is unable to ride a tricycle without falling.

Question 2

The nurse is conducting a home visit on a newborn. What observation would require the nurse to provide further education?
 
  a. The caregiver warms the bottle and tests heat on the inside of the wrist.
  b. The parents state the infant is sleeping with them until they buy a crib.
  c. One parent states that when the child gets frustrating, the other parent takes over.
  d. Caregivers consistently wash their hands before holding the baby.

[Heffejeff]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
A 3-year-old should be able to ride a tricycle, so a 5-year-old unable to perform this task needs further assessment. The other activities are appropriate for each child's age.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Infants should not sleep in the same bed as their parents because of the risk of suffocation. The other actions are appropriate.

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