Chapter 42: The Nurse in the Schools

Chapter 42: The Nurse in the Schools

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which legislation required that schools make allowances to balance educational and health care needs of children with special needs?

ANS:   B

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act guarantees educational services. The Rehabilitation Act states that children cannot be excluded from schools because of a handicap. No Child Left Behind states that all children must receive standardized education in a healthy environment. Education for All Handicapped Children states all children should attend school in the least restrictive environment.

DIF:    Cognitive level: Understanding         REF:    p. 916

TOP:    Nursing process: Evaluation

MSC:   NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

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

ANS:   B

The NASN recommends that school nurses be registered nurses (RNs) with BSNs and special certification in school nursing. Licensed practical nursing education is insufficient. School nurse practitioner and master of science in nursing with specialization in school nursing exceeds the minimum recommendations for school nurses.

DIF:    Cognitive level: Understanding         REF:    p. 917

TOP:    Nursing process: Evaluation

MSC:   NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

3. A school nurse reviews the standards of professional practice published by the NASN. Which professional standard will the school nurse rely upon when providing care?

ANS:   A

Interacting with interdisciplinary health team members is one of the criteria for school nurses developed by the NASN. The professional standards rely on nurses to give care based on 11 criteria: (1) develop school health policies and procedures; (2) evaluate their own nursing practice; (3) keep up with nursing knowledge; (4) interact with the interprofessional health care team; (5) ensure confidentiality in providing health care; (6) consult with others to give complete care; (7) use research findings in practice; (8) ensure the safety of children, including when delegating care to other school personnel; (9) have good communication skills; (10) manage a school health program effectively; and (11) teach others about wellness.

DIF:    Cognitive level: Applying                  REF:    p. 917

TOP:    Nursing process: Implementation

MSC:   NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

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

ANS:   D

When participating in community outreach, nurses are involved in community health fairs, using that opportunity to teach others. The role of case manager is used when coordinating the health care of students with complex health problems. The role of health educator is used when teaching students about the importance of proper nutrition. The role of direct caregiver is used when providing direct care to ill and injured students.

DIF:    Cognitive level: Applying                  REF:    p. 920

TOP:    Nursing process: Implementation

MSC:   NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care