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: 1. Monitor that students who need glasses wear them. 2. Send letters home to parents reminding the students to wear the glasses. 3. Follow up on […]
In order to address the potential for violence on its grounds, a company institutes a violence prevention program. Important elements of this program should include: (Select all that apply.) 1. Developing reporting procedures for employees who suspect violence from others in the workplace. 2. Educating employees about healthy behaviors. 3. Developing worksite policies that promote […]
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from a teacher regarding a student who was previously outgoing and doing well in the classroom but is now appearing withdrawn, the nurse assesses the student. 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from a teacher regarding a student who was previously outgoing and doing well in the classroom but is now appearing withdrawn, […]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 occupational health nurse is beginning an annual audiology screening with employees of a manufacturing company. For this organization the nurse is performing screening to: 1. Determine what first aid should be given. 2. Advocate for adequate health insurance. 3. Report and interpret findings for making referrals. 4. Develop disaster emergency response plans. ESSAYBID […]
The school nurse is completing a Continuous Quality Improvement Tool for School-based Health Centers. What should the nurse identify as sentinel events for high school students? (Select all that apply.) 1. Alcohol use. 2. Depression risk. 3. Risk for violence. 4. Sexually transmitted infections (STI). 5. After school employment hours. ESSAYBID ANSWER Answer: 1, […]
The occupational health nurse is determining an employee’s fitness to return to work. What should be the focus of this assessment? 1. Modify the work environment to promote a return to work. 2. Advocate for environmental modifications to prevent recurrent problems. 3. Modify the work environment to accommodate limitations due to disability. 4. Monitor treatment […]
A student has been diagnosed with a pulmonary condition that necessitates the use of continuous oxygen. The student’s family has limited means and expresses concerns about being able to pay for the use of the oxygen. An important action the nurse can take 1. Listen to the parents and express concern. 2. Educate the teachers […]
A ventilator-dependent student joins the school and does not need a personal care attendant. Before providing care to the student, the nurse should: 1. Research tracheostomy-suctioning procedures. 2. Teach the teacher how to provide appropriate tracheostomy care. 3. Review the student’s Individualized Health Care Plan (IHP) for other aspects of care that the student may […]
The school nurse is beginning an evaluation of the school-based health center as part of a school district annual report. Which tools should the nurse use that includes the eight components of the CDC model of a coordinated school health program? 1. School Health Index (SHI). 2. Healthy School Report Card. 3. Health People 2020 […]
A student joins the school and the parent tells the nurse that the child has a learning disability. The nurse should ask the parent if the child has: 1. Other conditions that the nurse should be aware of. 2. An Individualized Education Plan (IEP). 3. Difficulty in making new friends. 4. Special equipment needs. […]
