Chapter 42 Exam : The Nurse in the Schools Set 2
Questions and Answers with 100% Correct Answers
Question 1.
Which legislation required that schools make allowances to balance educational and
health care needs of children with special needs? a. Rehabilitation Act b. Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act c. No Child Left Behind d. Education for All Handicapped
Children Act
Correct Answer: ANS: B The Individuals with Disabilities Edu- cation Act
guarantees educational ser- vices. 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 chil- dren should
attend school in the least restrictive environment.
Question 2.
The National Association of School Nurs- es (NASN) recommends which educational
preparation for school nurses? a. Licensed practical nursing b. Bachelor of science in
nursing (BSN) and certification in school nursing c. School nurse practitioner d. Master of
science in nursing with special- ization in school nursing
Correct Answer: ANS: B The NASN recommends that school nurses be registered
nurses (RNs) with BSNs and special certification in school nursing. Licensed
practical nursing ed- ucation is insufficient. School nurse practitioner and Master of
Science in nursing with specialization in school nursing exceeds the minimum
recom- mendations for school nurses.
Question 3.
A school nurse is demonstrating community outreach in practice. Which of the following
interventions is most likely being used by the nurse? a. Coordinating health care of
students with complex health problems b. Teaching students about the importance of
proper nutrition c. Providing direct care to ill and injured stu- dents d. Participating in a
community health fair
Correct Answer: ANS: D When participating in community out- reach, 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.
Question 4.
A school nurse is coordinating the health care for children with complex health problems.
Which of the following roles is being imple- mented? a. Health educator b. Case manager
c. Consultant d. Counselor
Correct Answer: ANS: B The nurse may perform the role of case manager for the
child who is disabled or chronically ill needing to see many health care providers.
The role of case manager is used when coordinating the health care of students
, with com- plex health problems. The role of health educator is used when teaching
stu- dents about the importance of prop- er nutrition. As a consultant, the school
nurse can provide professional infor- mation about proposed changes in the school
environment and their impact on the health of the children. As a coun- selor, the
school nurse may be the per- son whom the children trust to tell im- portant secrets
about their health.
Question 5.
A school nurse is providing health informa- tion to school administrators, teachers, and
parent-teacher groups. Which of the follow- ing roles is being implemented? a. Health
educator b. Case manager c. Consultant d. Counselor
Correct Answer: ANS: C As a consultant, the school nurse pro- vides health
information to various school groups. The role of case manag- er 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. As a counselor, the school nurse may be the person whom the children
trust to tell important secrets about their health.
Question 6.
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.
Correct Answer: ANS: B The school nurse's role is comprehen- sive and often
involves coordinating ac- tivities, such as coordinating the school health program.
A common misconcep- tion is that school nurses only put ban- dages on cuts and
soothe children with stomachaches. However, that is not their major role. School
nurses give com- prehensive nursing care to the children and the staff at the
school. At the same time, they coordinate the health educa- tion program of the
school, consult with school officials to help identify and care for other persons in
the school commu- nity, and provide leadership in promot- ing health and safety.
Question 7.
What term is used to identify a site that pro- vides primary health care services to chil-
dren and youths by nurse practitioners in the school setting? a. Primary care clinic b.
School-based health center c. School health service d. Child health improvement plan
Correct Answer: ANS: B A site that provides primary health care services to
children and youths by nurse practitioners in the school setting is a school-based
health center. Primary care clinic refers to care that is typically provided in a
physician's office. School health services provide the various types of services that
are available in schools. A child health improvement plan is not a setting for health
care services to be delivered.
Questions and Answers with 100% Correct Answers
Question 1.
Which legislation required that schools make allowances to balance educational and
health care needs of children with special needs? a. Rehabilitation Act b. Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act c. No Child Left Behind d. Education for All Handicapped
Children Act
Correct Answer: ANS: B The Individuals with Disabilities Edu- cation Act
guarantees educational ser- vices. 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 chil- dren should
attend school in the least restrictive environment.
Question 2.
The National Association of School Nurs- es (NASN) recommends which educational
preparation for school nurses? a. Licensed practical nursing b. Bachelor of science in
nursing (BSN) and certification in school nursing c. School nurse practitioner d. Master of
science in nursing with special- ization in school nursing
Correct Answer: ANS: B The NASN recommends that school nurses be registered
nurses (RNs) with BSNs and special certification in school nursing. Licensed
practical nursing ed- ucation is insufficient. School nurse practitioner and Master of
Science in nursing with specialization in school nursing exceeds the minimum
recom- mendations for school nurses.
Question 3.
A school nurse is demonstrating community outreach in practice. Which of the following
interventions is most likely being used by the nurse? a. Coordinating health care of
students with complex health problems b. Teaching students about the importance of
proper nutrition c. Providing direct care to ill and injured stu- dents d. Participating in a
community health fair
Correct Answer: ANS: D When participating in community out- reach, 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.
Question 4.
A school nurse is coordinating the health care for children with complex health problems.
Which of the following roles is being imple- mented? a. Health educator b. Case manager
c. Consultant d. Counselor
Correct Answer: ANS: B The nurse may perform the role of case manager for the
child who is disabled or chronically ill needing to see many health care providers.
The role of case manager is used when coordinating the health care of students
, with com- plex health problems. The role of health educator is used when teaching
stu- dents about the importance of prop- er nutrition. As a consultant, the school
nurse can provide professional infor- mation about proposed changes in the school
environment and their impact on the health of the children. As a coun- selor, the
school nurse may be the per- son whom the children trust to tell im- portant secrets
about their health.
Question 5.
A school nurse is providing health informa- tion to school administrators, teachers, and
parent-teacher groups. Which of the follow- ing roles is being implemented? a. Health
educator b. Case manager c. Consultant d. Counselor
Correct Answer: ANS: C As a consultant, the school nurse pro- vides health
information to various school groups. The role of case manag- er 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. As a counselor, the school nurse may be the person whom the children
trust to tell important secrets about their health.
Question 6.
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.
Correct Answer: ANS: B The school nurse's role is comprehen- sive and often
involves coordinating ac- tivities, such as coordinating the school health program.
A common misconcep- tion is that school nurses only put ban- dages on cuts and
soothe children with stomachaches. However, that is not their major role. School
nurses give com- prehensive nursing care to the children and the staff at the
school. At the same time, they coordinate the health educa- tion program of the
school, consult with school officials to help identify and care for other persons in
the school commu- nity, and provide leadership in promot- ing health and safety.
Question 7.
What term is used to identify a site that pro- vides primary health care services to chil-
dren and youths by nurse practitioners in the school setting? a. Primary care clinic b.
School-based health center c. School health service d. Child health improvement plan
Correct Answer: ANS: B A site that provides primary health care services to
children and youths by nurse practitioners in the school setting is a school-based
health center. Primary care clinic refers to care that is typically provided in a
physician's office. School health services provide the various types of services that
are available in schools. A child health improvement plan is not a setting for health
care services to be delivered.
