SCHOOL NURSING
School nurses function in many roles
What is care provider, advocate, educator, community liaison, and case manager
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 was signed into law by President Bush in 2002. As part of the NCLB, the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act (SDFSC) became effective that same year. SDFSC supports programs that focus on prevention of
What is school violence and illegal use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.
One of the major objectives of Healthy People 2020 is improvement of health and fitness through
What is through regular physical activity
All schools are mandated to have Registered Nurses in schools settings
What is NO, schools may have only 1 nurse for several schools ( may have medication aid supervised by RN, RN responsible for plan of care, other duties may be delegated to trained non-licensed person
Schools should be alert to potential ____ in the school setting
What is Violence (school shootings, weapons on campus, fights)
Examples of behaviors that often begin during youth and increase the risk for serious health problems are
What is use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs; poor nutritional habits; inadequate physical activity; irresponsible sexual behavior; violence; suicide; and reckless driving
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law March 23, 2010 by President Obama. This act provided
What is What is millions of dollars to school-based health centers for expansion of services in medically underserved areas.
A sedentary lifestyle is associated with
What is A sedentary lifestyle is associated with obesity, hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes.
The most common medication administered by nurses
What is Ritalin others are Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen, anticonvulsants, antacids, antibiotics
_______ is common in schools today and affects every grade level.
What is bullying
More than 22% of the nation’s children are living in poverty and are less likely to have access to primary and preventive care. Poverty is defined as annual income below _____for a family of four.
What is Poverty is defined as annual income below $23,021 for a family of four.
The national program designed for families that make too much money for medicaid and can't afford health insurance
What is CHIP CHILDRENS HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
Before a nurse may administer medications in the school the following is needed
What is physician orders, parental permission, health records
The school nurse should know risk factors for physical abuse
What is living in poverty, social isolation, drug and/or alcohol abuse
School injuries occur most commonly on
What is playgrounds, athletic fields and gynasiums
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 1990 afforded children in acute and long term care settings
What is the right to access public education (include children with chronic illness, disabilities, physically or mentally impaired
The two most common chronic childhood illness causing the most missed days from school
What is Asthma and Diabetes
The school principal request to view records of a student diagnosed with Diabetes because his nephew has the same condition and wants to assure treatment is recommended.
What is student records are protected by HIPPA AND FERPA (FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT protects students education and health records
Studies have shown ______involvement and support leads to successful, healthier, and more actively engaged learning students
What is parental
Healthy People 2020 Six high risk behaviors of Middle-Senior students that require health education courses
What is Alcohol and drugs, injury and violence (suicide), tobacco, poor nutrition, lack of physical activity, and sexual behaviors resulting in STD’s and unwanted pregnancies
Children with disabilities must have an ____ in school setting
What is IEP (Individual Education Plan)
Four common health screenings performed by school nurse
What is vision, hearing, scoliosis, and high blood pressure
A student comes to the nurse's office complaining of stomach ache. The most common causes are
What is tooth decay (lack of dental care) and hunger (poor nutrition)
In the event of a terrorist threat, natural or man-made disaster, states mandate schools have ___________
What is Emergency Management Plan, Disaster Plan