School Nursing
Why are the numbers of children seen by the school health nurse increasing?
Lack of another source of regular health care
What is the single leading preventable cause of death in the United States?
tobacco use
What entity has been most active in creating change and alternative approaches in health care delivery?
Corporations
What best describes how the prevalence of violence and violent crimes has changed the professional practice of health care providers?
Each patient is now routinely screened for violence
What is required for an agency to receive reimbursement for care given from Medicare?
Demonstrating meeting federal quality standards for Medicare-covered services
How did Lilian Wald help encourage the idea of school nurses in the schools?
She demonstrated that school nurses decreased absenteeism by 50%
What is the most commonly used drug among children and adolescents in the United States?
Alcohol
An occupational health nurse (OHN) reminds employees to put on their safety glasses and use other personal protective equipment. Which level of prevention is being implemented?
Primary
A forensic nurse is responsible for conducting a thorough examination, including a history, performing a physical assessment, and collecting forensic evidence on a female client following a rape. In which subspecialty of forensic nursing is this nurse practicing?
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
What is the primary task to be accomplished during the initial telephone contact between the home health nurse and the client?
Allow the client to give permission and agree to a time for a home visit.
What legislation marked the first entry of the federal government into school health?
The National School Lunch Program
What is the most commonly used illegal drug among children and adolescents in the United States?
Marijuana
What best describes what the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 requires?
Employers must keep the worksite free from recognized hazards.
The female nurse was called to the emergency department (ED) to help with a woman who had been beaten and raped. Which are the nurse’s responsibilities as a forensic nurse?
Initiate the proper collection, preservation, and chain of custody of evidence with appropriate documentation.
What action should the home health nurse take to get in touch with a client if the client has no telephone?
Go to the client's address and discuss making a home visit with the client.
Second to injuries that occur at home, where else are children most likely to be inujured?
At school, especially on playgrounds
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?
Asthma
What led to a vast increase in the number of occupational health nurses?
The health of workers involved in manufacturing during World War II was crucial
What is the most common form of elder abuse?
Neglect by self or caregivers
What is the best use of the nurse’s time while en route to the client’s home?
Assess the surrounding neighborhood and the exterior of the client’s home.
What is one of the most frequent health complaints of school-aged children?
Dental Caries
What health problem continues to increase in school-aged and adolescent children?
Obesity and related problems (diabetes)
What best describes what the Code of Federal Regulations, especially Title 29, requires of the occupational health nurse (OHN)?
Post-work-related injuries, illnesses, and death records must be recorded yearly.
An emergency department nurse was not sure whether there was enough evidence to suspect child abuse because there was little evidence of physical harm. The forensic nurse agreed to see the child. Which would be the forensic nurse’s primary focus?
Observe the child’s appearance and behavior and how the child interacted with other children and adults.
What should be included when the nurse writes a proposed treatment plan for a home health client?
Type of services needed and frequency of visits by each discipline.