The school nurse cares for children who are injured or become ill in the schools. A plan should be in place in case of an emergency. Elements of this plan should include which of the following? Select all that apply 1. How to make arrangements to transfer children to the hospital via ambulance 2. Knowledge […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
When a nurse identifies a child who may be abused, or receives information from a teacher that a child may have been abused, the nurse must 1. Call the police immediately to take the child to a safe place 2. Contact the parents and ask about it 3. Contact the legal authorities as well as […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
The National Association of School Nurses recommends that school nurses be which of the following? 1. LVNs/LPNs 2. RNs with BSN and special certification in school nursing 3. School nurse practitioner 4. MSN with specialization in school nursing ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 2
Date: October 9th, 2020
The leading cause of death in children and teenagers is 1. Leukemia 2. Injuries 3. Suicide 4. Diabetes ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 2
Date: October 9th, 2020
Education to prevent health problems in children is 1. Primary prevention 2. Secondary prevention 3. Tertiary prevention 4. Assessment ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 1
Date: October 9th, 2020
All states have requirements that children receive immunizations or vaccinations against communicable diseases before they attend school. Some parents request that their child be exempt from the required immunizations for medical, religious, or philosophical reasons. What action might a school nurse take related to this request? The nurse: 1. Will deny entry into school for […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
School nurses give comprehensive nursing care to the children and staff at a school. Which of the following are also activities school nurses may do? 1. Care for children who are home sick from school 2. Coordinate the education program of the school and consult with school officials to help identify and care for other […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) developed 11 criteria for school nurses. Among them are 1. Interact with interdisciplinary health team members. 2. Communicate with teachers to effectively manage classrooms. 3. Teach CPR to every member of the school staff. 4. Do research on students at the school. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 1 […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Community outreach is a role or function that many school nurses participate in. This may involve 1. Case management that helps coordinate health care of children with complex health problems 2. Health education within the school, such as teaching about proper nutrition 3. Providing direct care to ill and injured children 4. Participating in community […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Which of the following are general guidelines for administration of medications at school? 1. A current medication book should be available in case information is needed. 2. The nurse should give medications brought in from home by the child. 3. Medications cannot be given without a physician order. 4. Narcotics and controlled substances should be […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
