A school nurse is assessing a 7-year-old student.
The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a potential indicator of physical abuse?
Weight in 45th percentile.
Abrasions on the knees.
Bruising around the wrists.
Front deciduous teeth missing.
The Correct Answer is C
Bruises in areas of the body not typically injured by accident or normal childhood activities can be a potential indicator of physical abuse.
Choice A is wrong because Weight in 45th percentile is not an answer because it falls within the normal range for weight.
Choice B is wrong because Abrasions on the knees are not an answer because they are a common injury in children and can occur during normal play.
Choice D is wrong because Front deciduous teeth missing is not an answer because it is normal for children to lose their deciduous teeth.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A sausage-shaped abdominal mass is a symptom of intussusception in infants.
Intussusception is a serious condition where part of the intestine slides into an adjacent part of the intestine, often blocking food or fluid from passing through and cutting off the blood supply to the affected part of the intestine.
Choice A is wrong because a board-like abdomen is not a symptom of intussusception.
Choice B is wrong because increased urinary output is not a symptom of intussusception.
Choice D is wrong because constipation is not a symptom of intussusception.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Ataxia is a neurological sign that refers to a lack of muscle coordination and can cause staggering. Inhalation of gasoline vapors can cause symptoms such as dizziness or lightheadedness, headache, facial flushing, coughing or wheezing, staggering, slurred speech, blurry vision and weakness.
Choice B is wrong because Hypothermia is not an answer because hypothermia refers to a dangerously low body temperature and is not a symptom of gasoline inhalation.
Choice C is wrong because Hyperactive reflexes are not an answer because hyperactive reflexes refer to overactive or overresponsive reflexes and are not a symptom of gasoline inhalation.
Choice D is wrong because Pinpoint pupils are not an answer because pinpoint pupils refer to abnormally small pupils and are not a symptom of gasoline inhalation.
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