Deck 42: The Nurse in the Schools

Question 1

The nurse caring for children when they need health care is providing which level of prevention?

A) Primary prevention
B) Secondary prevention
C) Tertiary prevention
D) Health promotion

Answer 1

Secondary prevention

Question 2

Which guideline should a nurse follow when administering medications at school?

A) A current drug reference should be available in case information is needed.
B) The nurse should administer medications brought in from home by the child.
C) Medications cannot be administered without a physician order.
D) Narcotics and controlled substances should be kept in a locked cabinet.

Answer 2

A current drug reference should be available in case information is needed.

Question 3

A school nurse reviews the standards of professional practice published by the National Association of School Nurses.Which professional standard will the school nurse rely upon when providing care?

A) Interact with interdisciplinary health team members.
B) Communicate with teachers to effectively manage classrooms.
C) Teach CPR to every member of the school staff.
D) Do research on students at the school.

Answer 3

Interact with interdisciplinary health team members.

Question 4

Which role is the school nurse performing when providing health information to school administrators,teachers,and parent-teacher groups?

A) Health educator
B) Case manager
C) Consultant
D) Counselor

Question 5

The leading cause of death in children and teenagers is:

A) Leukemia
B) Injuries
C) Suicide
D) Diabetes

Question 6

Which school health practice may occur in the future?

A) Teaching health education using telehealth and telecounseling
B) Using robotic nurses in schools
C) Fulfilling the role of both classroom teacher and nurse by nurses
D) Developing private practices for treatment of the entire family

Question 7

Which legislation required that schools make allowances to balance educational and health care needs of children with special needs?

A) Rehabilitation Act
B) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
C) No Child Left Behind
D) Education for All Handicapped Children Act

Question 8

A nurse providing education to prevent health problems in children is performing:

A) Primary prevention
B) Secondary prevention
C) Tertiary prevention
D) Assessment

Question 9

Which information is needed for the school nurse to administer a prescription medication to a student?

A) A copy of the prescription label on bottle
B) A small container for the medication
C) Signed consent parental consent form
D) A signed order from the physician

Question 10

When a nurse identifies a child who may be abused or receives information from a teacher that a child may have been abused,which action must the nurse take?

A) Call the police immediately to take the child to a safe place.
B) Contact the parents and ask about it.
C) Contact the legal authorities as well as the school's principal.
D) Examine the child to see if the abuse really occurred.

Question 11

Which statement about head lice is true?

A) Prevalence of head lice in U.S. schools is nearly 50%.
B) Most cases of head lice are found in white, middle-class children.
C) Having head lice is associated with living in an unclean home.
D) Most incidents of head lice occur in those with dirty hair.

Question 12

The National Association of School Nurses recommends which educational preparation for school nurses?

A) Licensed practical nursing
B) Bachelor of science in nursing and certification in school nursing
C) School nurse practitioner
D) Master of science in nursing with specialization in school nursing

Question 13

How does a school nurse demonstrate community outreach in practice?

A) Coordinating health care of students with complex health problems
B) Teaching students about the importance of proper nutrition
C) Providing direct care to ill and injured students
D) Participating in a community health fair

Question 14

A nurse is implementing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC )School Health Program within a school.Which components of school health will need to be evaluated? Select all that apply.

A) Health promotion for students
B) Nutrition services
C) Counseling, psychological, and social services
D) Health education

Question 15

A school nurse is teaching a group of teenagers about the dangers of using "club drugs." The nurse provides information that which drug may cause a very high body temperature leading to death?

A) GHB
B) Rohypnol
C) Alcohol
D) Ecstasy

Question 16

Which role is the school nurse performing when coordinating the health care for children with complex health problems?

A) Health educator
B) Case manager
C) Consultant
D) Counselor

Question 17

Which activity is most appropriate for a school nurse to perform?

A) Care for children who are home sick from school.
B) Coordinate the health education program of the school.
C) Facilitate school attendance for students with communicable diseases.
D) Schedule appointments to specialists for students with chronic disease.

Question 18

A site that provides primary health care services to children and youths by nurse practitioners in the school setting is a:

A) Primary care clinic
B) School-based health center
C) School health service
D) Child health improvement plan

Question 19

A child's parents have requested that their child be exempt from obtaining the required immunizations for a religious reason.What action should a school nurse take related to this request?

A) Deny entry into school for children without the required immunizations.
B) Educate the parents about the need for immunizations.
C) Be aware of the state laws regarding acceptable reasons for exemption.
D) Allow the student to attend school without the immunizations.

Question 20

Providing ongoing care to the pregnant teenager is considered:

A) Primary prevention
B) Secondary prevention
C) Tertiary prevention
D) Health promotion

Question 21

Which characteristics may be displayed by a student who is considering violence? Select all that apply.

A) Venting
B) Vocalizing
C) Vandalism
D) Victimizing
E) None of above

Question 22

A school nurse develops emergency plans for students who may need immediate care while at school.Which elements should be included in this plan? Select all that apply.

A) When to call 911 for local emergency personnel
B) Education about standard precautions for staff members
C) Role children may play in providing basic first aid
D) How to maintain confidentiality and privacy of injured students