CMM - Final - CHP31 The nurse in the schools
At the annual community health fair, the school health nurse displays a science booth that examines the hazards of ineffective hand washing. Which of the following best describes the nurse's role in this scenario? a. Consultant b. Community outreach c. Counselor d. Researcher
B
A school health nurse is requested by the board of education to assist in choosing new playground equipment for an elementary school that meets safety standards. Which of the following best describes the nurse's role in this scenario? a. Case manager b. Consultant c. Counselor d. Health educator
B - The school nurse is the person best able to provide health information to school administrators, teachers, and parent-teacher groups.
which of the following does not fall within the the role functions of school nurse? A) give comprehensive nursing care to the children and the staff at the school B) Coordinate health education program of the school C) Consult with school officials to help identify and care for other persons in the community D) Assess the parents health needs and collaborate with their families for promotion of health E) Coordinate the health care of many students in their schools with the health care children receive from their own health care providers
D
What association provide accreditation to school nurses and set the general guidelines?
National Association of School Nurses (NASN)
What are some requirements the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) require of school nurses?
That children get the health care they need, including emergency care in the school, nurses keep track of the state-required vaccinations that children have received, carry out necessary screenings of the children based on sate law, and the children with health problems are able to learn in the classroom.
How is the school nurse considered a case manager?
bc she coordinates the health care for children with complex health problems (ex: physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy to children who are impaired)
How is the school nurse considered a health educator?
bc she educates children in classroom, such as body changes coming from puberty
How is the school nurse considered a community outreach?
bc she is often involves in health fairs or festivals in the school, teaching others an influenza immunization program for the school staff, promotes a health education fair and a blood pressure screening program, etc
How is the school nurse a researcher?
bc she performs studies that advance school nursing practices.
How is the school nurse considered a consultant?
bc she provides professional info about proposed changes in the school environment and their effect on the health of the children
How is the school nurse a counselor?
bc she serves as a trustworthy person whom the children can go if they are in trouble or when they need to talk
How does the school nurse is considered a direct caregiver?
bc the scope includes immediate nursing care to the ill or injured child or school staff member