Deck 42: The Nurse in the Schools

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?

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

Answer 1

Consultant

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

Secondary prevention

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?

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.

Answer 3

Contact the legal authorities as well as the school's principal.

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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

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.)

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

A nurse is employed in the school setting. Which of the following activities would the nurse most likely 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 10

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 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?

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 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?

A) Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB)
B) Rohypnol
C) Alcohol
D) Ecstasy (MSMA)

Question 13

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

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

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.)

A) Support policies of zero tolerance for weapons on school property.
B) Facilitate student connectedness to the school community.
C) Encourage students to lock up and protect their personal property.
D) Serve as a positive role model.
E) Encourage students to play club sports outside of school.

Question 15

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

A) leukemia.
B) injuries.
C) suicide.
D) diabetes.

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.)

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
E) Where the shelter areas are located at the school

Question 17

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

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 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?

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 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?

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