One of the tasks of the school nurse is organizing and performing screening programs. Which one of the following screenings is most often included in a traditional screening program offered by schools?
a. pediculosis c. cardiac
b. dental d. neurological
A
Feedback
A Correct. Traditional screening programs offered in the schools include vision and hearing testing; height, weight and body mass index measurements; pediculosis screening; immunization monitoring; and, in some districts, dental and tuberculosis screening.
B Incorrect. Dental screening is not always included in a traditional screening program offered by schools.
C Incorrect. Cardiac screening is not included in a traditional screening program offered by schools.
D Incorrect. Neurological screening is not included in a traditional screening program offered by schools.
You might also like to view...
A patient is receiving oprelvekin (Neumega) subcutaneously daily. Which laboratory value indicates that the therapy is effective?
a. Hemoglobin 12 g/dL b. Platelet level 55,000/mm3 c. Red blood cells 4.5 million/mm3 d. International normalized ratio (INR) 1.0
A patient comes to the emergency department with thermal burns to the left arm and shoulder. Which finding requires immediate attention by the nurse?
1. Complaint of excessive thirst 2. Loss of range of motion to the affected side 3. Pain rating of 8 on a 1 to 10 scale 4. Presence of coughing and hoarseness
A difference between HMOs and PPOs is:
1. The HMO is a provider arrangement whereby comprehensive care if provided to members for a fixed, "per member per month," fee. 2. A PPO does not use predetermined rates for services to be delivered to members. 3. HMOs have one model of care delivery. 4. PPOs do not provide financial incentives to encourage members to select PPO providers.
Compute the daily amount of pediatric maintenance fluids for the following patients, using these guidelines:
100 mL/kg/day for the first 10 kg of body weight 50 mL/kg/day for the next 10 kg of body weight 20 mL/kg/day for each kg above 20 kg of body weight A child who weighs 24 kg. __________ mL/day Fill in the blank(s) with correct word