Deck 6: The School Health Program: A Component of Community and Public Health

Question 1

The majority of school-based health centers are found:

A) in a building adjacent to the school.
B) on school property.
C) in a central community location.
D) in the administrative offices of the school district.

Answer 1

B
Explanation: Administrative controls include staffing policies (having more staff is generally safer than having fewer staff), procedures for opening and closing the workplace, and reviewing employee duties (such as handling money) that may be especially risky.

Question 2

A growing trend in school-based health centers is the provision of health services through:

A) mobile units.
B) social and emotional learning.
C) telehealth.
D) community health centers.

Answer 2

C
Explanation: A growing trend in SBHCs is the provision of health services through telehealth. In 2013, less than 1% of SBHCs operated this way. In 2016, nearly 12% of all SBHCs utilized telehealth.

Question 3

Components of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model include:

A) physical education and physical activity.
B) nutrition environment and services.
C) employee wellness.
D) All of these are correct.

Answer 3

D
Explanation: The WSCC includes 10 components, including (1) physical education and physical activity; (2) nutrition environment and services; (3) health education; (4) social and emotional school climate; (5) physical environment; (6) health services; (7) counseling, psychological, and social services; (8) employee wellness; (9) community involvement; and (10) family engagement.

Question 4

The group whose primary role is to provide coordination of the various components of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model is the:

A) school health advisory council.
B) health teachers.
C) school nurses.
D) school health coordinators.

Question 5

Providing direct health care to students, providing screening and referral for health conditions, and disseminating information on infectious diseases and prevention are all responsibilities of the:

A) health teachers.
B) school nurses.
C) school health advisory council.
D) school health coordinators.

Question 6

Schools have immeasurable potential for affecting the health of children, their families, and the health of the community.

Question 7

School health programs are implemented the same way in each school district in the United States.

Question 8

The coordination of the various components of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model is the primary role of the school nurse.

Question 9

The National Health Education Standards are federally mandated standards to which all school curricula must comply.

Question 10

List the steps involved in creating local school health-related policies.

Question 11

Provide at least three ideas for distributing new school health policies to help with policy implementation.

Question 12

List and describe at least three benefits of having school health services.

Question 13

Provide at least three examples of how schools can reduce improper implementation of the school health curriculum.

Question 14

Provide at least two responsibilities of school nurses.