The school nurse works with a number of children who receive medication while they are at school. In order to give medication to a child at school, the nurse must have only:
a. a call from the nurse in the pediatrician's office or health care practitioner's office
b. written permission from the caregivers and a health care practitioner's order
c. verbal permission from the caregivers in case of herbal medicines
d. a printout from the pharmacy in the case of over-the-counter medication
B
Feedback
A Incorrect. A call from the nurse in the pediatrician's office or health care practitioner's office is not adequate permission to dispense medication to a child at school.
B Correct. Generally children who must receive medication at school have written orders from their physician as well as written permission from their caregivers.
C Incorrect. No medication may be dispensed to a child at school without written permission from the caregivers and a health care practitioner.
D Incorrect. A printout from the pharmacy in the case of over-the-counter medication is not adequate permission to dispense medication to a child at school.
You might also like to view...
The nurse admitting a patient who is insulin dependent to the same-day surgical suite for carpal tunnel surgery. How should this patient's diagnosis of type 1 diabetes affect the care that the nurse plans?
A) The nurse should administer a bolus of dextrose IV solution preoperatively. B) The nurse should keep the patient NPO for at least 8 hours preoperatively. C) The nurse should initiate a subcutaneous infusion of long-acting insulin. D) The nurse should assess the patient's blood glucose levels vigilantly.
Which of the following health-related variables is examined by the critical theoretical perspective?
a. Cultural beliefs b. Effect of history and tradition c. Ethnic and racial differences d. Social inequalities
To measure respiratory function and evaluate medication effectiveness, which of the following tests is performed at home?
a. Peak flow meter b. Spirometer c. CT scan d. Inhaler e. Nebulizer
When assessing lung sounds, the nurse applies the chest piece to the client's upper back, but avoids placing it over the scapulae or ribs. How does this intervention help in the assessment?
A) Helps to clear the air passages and open the alveoli. B) Reduces sound from air turbulence and prevents hyperventilation. C) Minimizes pain or discomfort to the client. D) Facilitates hearing sounds in the upper and lower lobes.