Question 1

A school nurse is providing health information to school administrators, teachers, and parent-teacher groups. Which of the following roles is being implemented?

Accepted Answer

The school nurse is providing health information to school administrators, teachers, and parent-teacher groups, which is a role of a consultant.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for children when they need health care. Which of the following levels of prevention is being used?

Accepted Answer

Secondary prevention involves early detection and intervention to prevent the progression of disease, which aligns with caring for children when they need health care.

Question 3

A nurse identifies a child who may be abused or receives information from a teacher that a child may have been abused. Which of the following actions must the nurse take?

Accepted Answer

Nurses are mandated reporters, which means they are legally required to report any suspicions of child abuse to the appropriate authorities. This includes contacting legal authorities to ensure the safety of the child and also informing the school's principal if the information came from a school setting. Calling the police directly or contacting the parents could potentially put the child at further risk, and examining the child for abuse should be done by a trained professional in a safe and appropriate setting, not by the nurse on their own initiative.

Question 4

A nurse is providing education to prevent health problems in children. Which of the following levels of prevention is being used?

Accepted Answer

Primary prevention involves measures taken to prevent diseases or injuries before they occur, through activities such as immunization, health education, and environmental changes. In this scenario, educating to prevent health problems in children is an example of primary prevention, as it aims to prevent health issues before they arise.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) recommends a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and certification in school nursing as the minimum educational preparation for school nurses. This ensures that school nurses have a comprehensive foundation in nursing along with specialized knowledge and skills in school health services.

Question 6

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.)

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

A nurse is providing ongoing care to a pregnant teenager. Which of the following levels of prevention is being used?

Accepted Answer

Tertiary prevention involves ongoing care and management of existing health conditions, such as providing care to a pregnant teenager to manage her pregnancy and prevent complications.

Question 8

A school nurse is coordinating the health care for children with complex health problems. Which of the following roles is being implemented?

Accepted Answer

The role of a case manager involves coordinating care for individuals with complex health needs, ensuring they receive appropriate services and support. This includes planning, assessing, and facilitating patient care to meet an individual's comprehensive health needs through communication and available resources.

Question 9

A nurse is employed in the school setting. Which of the following activities would the nurse most likely perform?

Accepted Answer

Nurses in school settings often coordinate health education programs, focusing on promoting wellness and healthy lifestyles among students. This role includes teaching about nutrition, physical activity, and disease prevention.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires schools to provide special education and related services to children with disabilities, ensuring their educational and health care needs are met.

Question 11

A school nurse is preparing to administer a prescription medication to a student. Which of the following information is necessary for the nurse to have?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

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?

Accepted Answer

Ecstasy (MDMA) is known for causing hyperthermia, or very high body temperature, which can lead to severe health issues or death, especially in the context of crowded, hot environments like clubs or raves where the drug is commonly used.

Question 13

A nurse is administering medications at school. Which of the following guidelines should be used by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

A school nurse is implementing strategies to prevent violence in the school setting. Which of the following interventions would most likely be used? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

Supporting zero tolerance policies, facilitating student connectedness, and serving as a positive role model are effective strategies for preventing violence in schools.

Question 15

What is the leading cause of death in children and teenagers is:

Accepted Answer

Injuries are the leading cause of death among children and teenagers, often resulting from accidents such as motor vehicle crashes, falls, or drowning.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

A school nurse is demonstrating community outreach in practice. Which of the following interventions is most likely being used by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

Participating in a community health fair is a form of community outreach, as it involves engaging with the broader community beyond the immediate school setting to promote health and wellness.

Question 18

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 to be compliant with the law?

Accepted Answer

In many jurisdictions, state laws provide exemptions from school immunization requirements for religious (and sometimes philosophical) reasons. The school nurse should be familiar with these laws to handle such requests appropriately. Educating parents about the importance of immunizations (B) is also part of the nurse's role, but it does not directly address the legal compliance issue raised by the question.

Question 19

What term is used to identify a site that provides primary health care services to children and youths by nurse practitioners in the school setting?

Accepted Answer

School-based health centers are specifically designed to provide primary health care services to children and youths within the school setting, often staffed by nurse practitioners and other healthcare professionals.

Quiz 42: The Nurse in the Schools