RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 2137 of 2368

A school-age child hits their head during a soccer game and reports a headache and confusion. What should the nurse advise?

  1. Return to the game after a short rest
  2. Continue playing if the headache resolves within an hour
  3. Stop the activity at once and get a prompt medical evaluation
  4. Apply ice and resume play after ten minutes
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Correct answer: Stop the activity at once and get a prompt medical evaluation

A suspected concussion requires stopping the activity and prompt medical evaluation.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Nursing Care for Infancy Through Adolescence: SCHOOL-AGE SAFETY. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026