Based on the research data, which of these children being followed by a pediatric nurse has the highest risk of experiencing fatal abuse?
A child who is 8 years old and has appendicitis.
A child who is 11 years old and has a fractured humerus.
A child who is 2 years old and has cerebral palsy.
A child who is 5 years old and has varicella.
The Correct Answer is C
Rationale:
A. Appendicitis is a common condition and does not inherently increase the risk of fatal abuse.
B. A fractured humerus may be concerning but is not as high-risk for fatal abuse as younger children with significant disabilities.
C. A child with cerebral palsy, especially at a young age, is at higher risk of fatal abuse due to increased dependency and vulnerability.
D. Varicella (chickenpox) is a contagious disease but does not significantly increase the risk of fatal abuse.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Rationale:
A. Bruises from a sports injury are less likely to indicate intimate partner violence without additional context.
B. Stress from work is a general issue and does not directly suggest intimate partner violence.
C. A fall down the stairs could be an accident; however, further context is needed to assess if this is related to violence.
D. Fear at home and reluctance to discuss it could indicate underlying intimate partner violence, requiring further assessment and intervention.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
Rationale:
A. Physical hazards involve environmental factors that cause physical harm, such as unsafe structures or hazardous materials, but cholera is not classified under this.
B. Biologic hazards are related to living organisms or their byproducts, such as bacteria or viruses. Cholera, caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, is a biological hazard.
C. Chemical hazards involve substances that can cause harm through chemical reactions or toxicity, which does not apply to cholera.
D. Psychosocial hazards relate to mental and social factors impacting health, not applicable to the cholera epidemic.