A nurse is employed in the school setting. Which of the following activities would the nurse most likely perform?
a. Care for children who are home sick from school
b. Coordinate the health education program of the school
c. Facilitate school attendance for students with communicable diseases
d. Schedule appointments to specialists for students with chronic disease
ANS: B
The school nurse's role is comprehensive and often involves coordinating activities, such as coor-dinating the school health program. A common misperception is that school nurses only put bandages on cuts and soothe children with stomachaches. However, that is not their major role. School nurses give comprehensive nursing care to the children and the staff at the school. At the same time, they coordinate the health education program of the school, consult with school offi-cials to help identify and care for other persons in the school community, and provide leadership in promoting health and safety.
You might also like to view...
Which statement by the formal leader of a nursing unit reflects the personality required to energize the staff and promote creativity? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "I would like to change the format we use for shift report, but I'm afraid it would upset staff members who have been here a long time." 2. "This is the decision I have made, and there is no room for discussion." 3. "I would like to thank everyone for your hard work and dedication while we have been short staffed." 4. "I am certain that our new assignment system is going to make the workload more equitable." 5. "I know this week has been rough. I feel a little like sandpaper myself."
The nurse care plan for a patient with AIDS includes the diagnosis of Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity. What nursing intervention should be included in the plan of care?
A) Maximize the patient's fluid intake. B) Provide total parenteral nutrition (TPN). C) Keep the patient's bed linens free of wrinkles. D) Provide the patient with snug clothing at all times.
A short, nonsmoking 44-year-old male presents to the emergency room with left-sided chest pain and a cough. He states that the pain started abruptly and worsens with deep breathing and coughing
He denies recent injury. Assessment includes shallow respirations with a rate of 36, normal breath sounds, and no cyanosis. Which condition is most likely causing his symptoms? A) Myocardial infarction B) Spontaneous pneumothorax C) Pleuritis related to infection D) Obstructive atelectasis
The perinatal nurse has assessed Neela, who has a twin pregnancy, and made the following determinations: blood pressure = 136/80; pulse rate = 84; fetal heart rates (FHRs) are between 138–146 bpm and 132–138 bpm; uterine contractions occur every
5–6 minutes, duration = 45 seconds, moderate strength. Neela's birth plan describes her wish to be involved in all decision-making throughout her labor and birth as well as her partner's wish to say a prayer in each infant's ear as soon after birth as possible (he is a Muslim). The perinatal nurse's appropriate actions would include a discussion with Neela and her partner about: A) The need for Neela to have an intravenous infusion administered throughout labor B) The emergent care the infants will require after birth that will not allow the time to pray C) The need for epidural analgesia during labor because of Neela's multiple gestation D) The gestational abilities of the twins at birth, the progress of Neela's labor and the nurse's ability to advocate for prayers if possible