An 8-Year-Old Child Is Hit by a Motor Vehicle in the School

question 46

Multiple Choice

An 8-year-old child is hit by a motor vehicle in the school parking lot.The school nurse notes that the child is responding to verbal stimulation but is not moving his extremities when requested.What is the first action the nurse should take?

• A) Wait for the child's parents to arrive.
• B) Move the child out of the parking lot.
• C) Have someone notify the emergency medical services (EMS) system.
• D) Help the child stand to return to play.

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Definitions:

Optimistic Explanatory Style

A tendency to explain positive events as having permanent causes, while attributing negative events to temporary causes.

Situational Factors

Environmental circumstances or conditions that can affect behavior and decision-making.

Setbacks

Obstacles or reversals in progress that delay or prevent the achievement of goals.

Stressful Circumstances

Situations or periods causing significant stress, often due to pressure, uncertainty, or the demands placed upon an individual.