Preventable Injuries

Question 1

Which statement by a parent of a preschooler about choking hazards indicates understanding?

Accepted Answer

I cut grapes into small pieces before serving them

Question 2

What is the most important safety equipment for a child riding a bicycle?

Accepted Answer

A properly fitted helmet

Question 3

A pediatric nurse implements a drowning prevention program. Which child is the most appropriate focus?

Accepted Answer

A 2-year-old with a backyard pool

Question 4

Which discharge instruction is most important to prevent injury in a 6-month old?

Accepted Answer

Always secure your infant in a properly installed rear-facing car seat

Question 5

A 3-year-old child is admitted after ingesting an unknown substance. What is the nurse’s priority action?

Accepted Answer

Assess airway, breathing, and circulation

Question 6

A risk assessment during well visits includes:

Accepted Answer

Screening for access to firearms

Question 7

A nurse is conducting a home safety assessment for a toddler. Which finding requires immediate intervention?

Accepted Answer

Cleaning supplies stored under the kitchen sink

Question 8

A parent asks about safe medication storage. What is the nurse’s best response?

Accepted Answer

“Keep medication in a locked cabinet."

Question 9

A nurse is educating teens about safety. Which topic is most important to address?

Accepted Answer

Graduated driver licensing and seatbelt use

Question 10

A nurse is providing guidance to the parent of a 2-year-old. Which of the following indicates need for further teaching?

Accepted Answer

I let my child sleep with their stuffed animal and a pillow in the crib

Question 11

Which is a nursing environmental safety intervention?

Accepted Answer

Installing outlet covers

Question 12

Which evaluation method best measures the effectiveness of a pediatric injury prevention intervention?

Accepted Answer

Parent self-reports, injury rate data, and safety behavior observation

Question 13

Dog bites and sports injuries are both listed as common preventable injuries in school-age children.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

Which teaching should the nurse include for injury prevention in preschoolers?

Accepted Answer

Teach fire safety, including stop-drop-roll

Question 15

Which outcome best indicates effective safety teaching for caregivers?

Accepted Answer

Caregiver can verbalize correct helmet use

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