Maternity Nursing Q 197
After teaching a group of parents about accident prevention for school agers, which of the following statements by the group would indicate the need for more teaching?
A. “School Agers are more active and adventurous than younger children.”
B. “School Agers are more susceptible to home hazards than are younger children.”
C. “Schoolagers are unable to understand potential dangers around them.”
D. “Schoolargers are less subject to parental control than are younger children.”
Correct Answer: C. “Schoolagers are unable to understand potential dangers around them.”
The school age’s cognitive level is sufficiently developed to enable a good understanding of and adherence to rules. Thus, school-agers should be able to understand the potential dangers around them.
Option A: With growth comes greater freedom and children become more adventurous and daring.
Option B: The school-aged child is also still prone to accidents and home hazards, especially because of increased motor abilities and independence. Plus the home hazards differ from other age groups. These hazards, which are potentially lethal but tempting, may include firearms, alcohol, and medications.
Option D: School-age children begin to internalize their own controls and needless outside direction. Plus the child is away from home more often. Some parental or caregiver assistance is still needed to answer questions and provide guidance for decisions and responsibilities.