Exam 31: The Nurse in the Schools

A school nurse has developed a special class for pregnant teens to teach them everything from anticipated body changes to methods for managing common pregnancy-associated problems.The classes also allow the nurse to be in close frequent contact with the students to monitor their health status.Which of the following levels of prevention is being used by the nurse?

Which of the following best describes services that are offered at a school-based health center?

A school nurse would like to improve the safety of everyone at the school by creating policies to decrease the likelihood that violence will occur.Which of the following actions would the nurse likely take?

Which of the following supplies or equipment should a nurse have available in the school health office?

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

Which of the following statements best explains why many school nurses are not able to ensure that all children receive needed health care in the schools?

Which of the following best describes the primary reason that school health nurses spend so much time on educational programs that teach children the importance of water and fire safety,using a seatbelt in the car,and wearing a helmet when biking or skateboarding?

The school nurse has arranged for volunteers to help check each child's hearing and vision.Any child that the volunteers feel did not "pass" will be sent to the nurse for follow-up.The nurse will then send a note to the parents that a physician should be seen.Which of the following levels of prevention is being implemented?

A pregnant teen asks the school nurse to provide information on abortion and a list of health care providers who offer such services.If the school nurse has very strong personal beliefs against abortion,which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?

The principal of a school was upset over a rumor that one of the children had engaged in a violent activity that injured a younger sibling.The principal asked the nurse who the children were so that the involved teachers could both support the injured child and guard other children from the violent child.Which of the following would be the best response by the nurse?