NSG 3480 Community Health Final Exam Questions
and Answers | Latest Update 2026/2027 | Graded A+ |
Guaranteed Pass.
Which is the single leading preventable cause of death in the United States? a. Alcohol
b. Firearms (guns)
c. Overweight and obesity
d. Tobacco use CORRECT ANSWER: d. Tobacco use
Which is the most commonly used illegal drug among children and adolescents in the
United States?
a. Inhalants
b. Marijuana
c. Methamphetamine
d. Cocaine
e. Steroid CORRECT ANSWER: b. Marijuana
Which is one of the most frequent health complaints of schoolaged children?
a. Anxiety over grades
b. Dental caries
,c. Headaches in response to stress
d. Stomachaches CORRECT ANSWER: b. Dental caries
Which health problem has been reduced in school-aged and adolescent children?
a. Chronic discases (such as asthma or diabetes)
b. Contagious diseases
c. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
CORRECT ANSWER:
d. Stomach flu (viral gastroenteritis) b.
Contagious disease Which does the Early and Periodic Screening,
Diagnosis, and Treatment
(EPSDT) service include in its routine screening that may not be included in a typical
private physician preschool physical?
a. Comprehensive health and developmental history
b. Immunizations
c. Laboratory testing
d. Lead toxicity screenings
e. Unclothed physical examination CORRECT ANSWER: d. Lead toxicity screenings The
school nurse only had the resources for one education program for all
the schools' teachers and support staff. Which topic would be the most important to
address in this program?
,a. Asthma
b. Mumps
c. Epilepsy
d. Measles CORRECT ANSWER: a. Asthma
Which is the most commonly used drug among children and adolescents in the United
States?
a. Alcohol
b. Marijuana
d.
Methamphetamine
Cocaine
e. Steroids CORRECT ANSWER: a. Alcohol
Which medication can a school nurse expect to most frequently administer?
a. Analgesics and antipyretics
b. Antibiotics
c. Antitussives
d. Anticonvulsants
e. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications CORRECT ANSWER: e.
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications
, A principal asked the school nurse, "Will this student be able to attend our school?" The
nurse reviews the medical record of the severely handicapped prospective student. Which
would be the most appropriate response by the nurse? a.
"Legally all students have a right to public education in the least restrictive environment
possible, so let me think how we can manage."
b. "The student clearly won't be comfortable here; other students can be so cruel. Let me
talk to the student's family."
c. "There are schools that specialize in the care of the severely handicapped.
Let me get in touch to see if one of those schools has the needed resources."
"This student is so handicapped there is no way to manage the needed care; the family
needs a home-schooling teacher." CORRECT ANSWER: a.
"Legally all students have a right to public education in the least restrictive environment
possible, so let me think how we can manage."
A school nurse was responsible for five schools. To give students required medications
during the day, the school nurse teaches a particular office staff member in each school
exactly what to give to whom and when, and they practice until both are comfortable.
Which remains as the nurse's responsibility in relation to the administration of
medications? CORRECT ANSWER: To systematically continue with assessment, diagnosis,
goal setting, and evaluation of student health needs
A school health nurse was concerned about the diagnosed eating disorders of three
high school students. A nutrition and body image program was planned. Which class
should receive the program first?
a. Elementary school grades 4, 5, and 6
b. Grades 7, 8, and 9
c. High school grades 10, 11, and 12
d. Kindergarten students CORRECT ANSWER: a. Elementary school grades 4, 5, and 6
and Answers | Latest Update 2026/2027 | Graded A+ |
Guaranteed Pass.
Which is the single leading preventable cause of death in the United States? a. Alcohol
b. Firearms (guns)
c. Overweight and obesity
d. Tobacco use CORRECT ANSWER: d. Tobacco use
Which is the most commonly used illegal drug among children and adolescents in the
United States?
a. Inhalants
b. Marijuana
c. Methamphetamine
d. Cocaine
e. Steroid CORRECT ANSWER: b. Marijuana
Which is one of the most frequent health complaints of schoolaged children?
a. Anxiety over grades
b. Dental caries
,c. Headaches in response to stress
d. Stomachaches CORRECT ANSWER: b. Dental caries
Which health problem has been reduced in school-aged and adolescent children?
a. Chronic discases (such as asthma or diabetes)
b. Contagious diseases
c. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
CORRECT ANSWER:
d. Stomach flu (viral gastroenteritis) b.
Contagious disease Which does the Early and Periodic Screening,
Diagnosis, and Treatment
(EPSDT) service include in its routine screening that may not be included in a typical
private physician preschool physical?
a. Comprehensive health and developmental history
b. Immunizations
c. Laboratory testing
d. Lead toxicity screenings
e. Unclothed physical examination CORRECT ANSWER: d. Lead toxicity screenings The
school nurse only had the resources for one education program for all
the schools' teachers and support staff. Which topic would be the most important to
address in this program?
,a. Asthma
b. Mumps
c. Epilepsy
d. Measles CORRECT ANSWER: a. Asthma
Which is the most commonly used drug among children and adolescents in the United
States?
a. Alcohol
b. Marijuana
d.
Methamphetamine
Cocaine
e. Steroids CORRECT ANSWER: a. Alcohol
Which medication can a school nurse expect to most frequently administer?
a. Analgesics and antipyretics
b. Antibiotics
c. Antitussives
d. Anticonvulsants
e. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications CORRECT ANSWER: e.
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications
, A principal asked the school nurse, "Will this student be able to attend our school?" The
nurse reviews the medical record of the severely handicapped prospective student. Which
would be the most appropriate response by the nurse? a.
"Legally all students have a right to public education in the least restrictive environment
possible, so let me think how we can manage."
b. "The student clearly won't be comfortable here; other students can be so cruel. Let me
talk to the student's family."
c. "There are schools that specialize in the care of the severely handicapped.
Let me get in touch to see if one of those schools has the needed resources."
"This student is so handicapped there is no way to manage the needed care; the family
needs a home-schooling teacher." CORRECT ANSWER: a.
"Legally all students have a right to public education in the least restrictive environment
possible, so let me think how we can manage."
A school nurse was responsible for five schools. To give students required medications
during the day, the school nurse teaches a particular office staff member in each school
exactly what to give to whom and when, and they practice until both are comfortable.
Which remains as the nurse's responsibility in relation to the administration of
medications? CORRECT ANSWER: To systematically continue with assessment, diagnosis,
goal setting, and evaluation of student health needs
A school health nurse was concerned about the diagnosed eating disorders of three
high school students. A nutrition and body image program was planned. Which class
should receive the program first?
a. Elementary school grades 4, 5, and 6
b. Grades 7, 8, and 9
c. High school grades 10, 11, and 12
d. Kindergarten students CORRECT ANSWER: a. Elementary school grades 4, 5, and 6
