Public Health

MC A local nursing program has contracted with an elementary school to

MC A local nursing program has contracted with an elementary school to conduct health teaching. As the school year closes, the nursing students plan to do one last health teaching program. What would be the most appropriate topic the nursing students could choose? A. Sun, bike, and outdoor safety B. Sexually transmitted diseases C. Handwashing […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

MC The nurse performs vision and hearing screening at the school to id

MC The nurse performs vision and hearing screening at the school to identify students who may need referrals for further testing. A responsibility of the nurse in screening is to A. Monitor that students who need glasses wear them. B. Ask the teachers if they are aware of any other problems with students in the […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

MC The nurse is aware that most of the students prefer the fried food

MC The nurse is aware that most of the students prefer the fried food choices in the school cafeteria and that the many of the students are considered overweight by body mass index (BMI) standards. Strategies that the nurse can employ to ameliorate this concern include: (Select all that apply.) A.* Presenting programs to the […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

MC After receiving a report from a teacher regarding a student who was

MC After receiving a report from a teacher regarding a student who was previously outgoing and doing well in the classroom but is now appearing withdrawn, the nurse assesses the student. The nurse becomes aware that there is a possibility that abuse is happening in the home and notifies the appropriate agencies. In this example, […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

MC The faith-based community nurse recognizes that the faith community

MC The faith-based community nurse recognizes that the faith community has a great need among its older members for daily monitoring and “checking in” to assess their status. The best method for the nurse to ensure this is to A. Organize a volunteer group within the faith community and train them to visit the members. […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

MC A nurse is being interviewed for a position at a local school. The

MC A nurse is being interviewed for a position at a local school. The nurse enters the interview expecting that the position responsibilities will entail screening, monitoring immunization status, and performing minor first-aid duties. The nurse is surprised to learn that other duties include: (Select all that apply.) A. Reviewing health policies in the community. […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

MC In the program that the school nurse developed to teach children ab

MC In the program that the school nurse developed to teach children about health, the teachers assume responsibility for teaching the health principles. The nurse becomes aware that program outcomes are not being achieved. What should the nurse do to resolve this? A. Plan to assume all teaching responsibilities for health in the school. B. […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

MC The nurse works in a school that is designated for students with sp

MC The nurse works in a school that is designated for students with special needs in the district. An important consideration specific to this population is to ensure that these students A. Are able to have sufficient time at lunch to eat. B. Have physical education activities like all students. C. Receive an annual flu […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

MC The nurse at an elementary school in the community has developed an

MC The nurse at an elementary school in the community has developed an integrated program of health promotion and health surveillance, which has resulted in much lower rates of student absence than other similar schools in the community. What is the best conclusion to draw from this? A. Lower absenteeism may result in a better […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020