Chapter 20
The school nurse conducting an in-service program for teachers is asked
about general growth and development of school-age children. Which of the
following statements would be the nest response by the nurse? - correct
answer ✔Overall growth in school-age children is slower than during infancy
and adolescence
According to the American Heart Association, at what age should blood
pressure screening begin? - correct answer ✔3
The school nurse has seen several students in the health office. For which of
the following students should the nurse suggest a follow-up exam? - correct
answer ✔A 10-year-old girl who has gained 11 pounds in a year
The president of the Parent-Teacher Association asks the school nurse about
the appropriateness of sponsoring a health fair that focuses on oral health for
school-age children. Which of the following statements indicates the nurses
correct understanding of this issue? - correct answer ✔Over 40% of children
age 2 to 11 have dental caries, so a health fair that focuses on oral care is
very appropriate
Which of the following statements is correct? - correct answer ✔Overweight
children have muscle pain more often than average-weight children
Which of the following elements is most likely deficient in a school-age child's
diet? - correct answer ✔Iron
Which of the following initiatives related to childhood nutrition outlined in
Healthy People 2010 was most successful? - correct answer ✔Adequate
food supplies at home
, A school nurse is planning a series on nutrition. Which os the following factors
should the nurse take into account? - correct answer ✔Television
commercials frequently advertise food-related products
A nurse is planning activities to help children learn about good nutritional
practices. Which of the following strategies should the nurse implement? -
correct answer ✔Coordinate a Try This food day offering a variety of
nutritious snacks
A child who has a BMI of 34 visits the school nurse. Which of the following
factors does the nurse recognize that the child may be experiencing? - correct
answer ✔Increased bullying by peers
During a well-child visit, parents report to the nurse that they are concerned
that their 8-year-old son has started wetting the bed at night. Which of the
following statements should the nurse make to the parents? - correct answer
✔I'm going to collect a urine sample from him and then we will talk about bed
wetting
Which of the following children is at risk for developing encopresis? - correct
answer ✔A 5-year-old child who has been in four foster care homes since
age 3
A nurse is discussing sleep patterns in school-age children. Which of the
following should be stressed by the nurse? - correct answer ✔School-age
children generally agree with and adhere to a regular bedtime
Parents of an 8-year-old boy tell the nurse that they are concerned about their
son because he occasionally sleepwalks. Which of the following is the best
response from the nurse? - correct answer ✔This is not abnormal for a child
The school nurse conducting an in-service program for teachers is asked
about general growth and development of school-age children. Which of the
following statements would be the nest response by the nurse? - correct
answer ✔Overall growth in school-age children is slower than during infancy
and adolescence
According to the American Heart Association, at what age should blood
pressure screening begin? - correct answer ✔3
The school nurse has seen several students in the health office. For which of
the following students should the nurse suggest a follow-up exam? - correct
answer ✔A 10-year-old girl who has gained 11 pounds in a year
The president of the Parent-Teacher Association asks the school nurse about
the appropriateness of sponsoring a health fair that focuses on oral health for
school-age children. Which of the following statements indicates the nurses
correct understanding of this issue? - correct answer ✔Over 40% of children
age 2 to 11 have dental caries, so a health fair that focuses on oral care is
very appropriate
Which of the following statements is correct? - correct answer ✔Overweight
children have muscle pain more often than average-weight children
Which of the following elements is most likely deficient in a school-age child's
diet? - correct answer ✔Iron
Which of the following initiatives related to childhood nutrition outlined in
Healthy People 2010 was most successful? - correct answer ✔Adequate
food supplies at home
, A school nurse is planning a series on nutrition. Which os the following factors
should the nurse take into account? - correct answer ✔Television
commercials frequently advertise food-related products
A nurse is planning activities to help children learn about good nutritional
practices. Which of the following strategies should the nurse implement? -
correct answer ✔Coordinate a Try This food day offering a variety of
nutritious snacks
A child who has a BMI of 34 visits the school nurse. Which of the following
factors does the nurse recognize that the child may be experiencing? - correct
answer ✔Increased bullying by peers
During a well-child visit, parents report to the nurse that they are concerned
that their 8-year-old son has started wetting the bed at night. Which of the
following statements should the nurse make to the parents? - correct answer
✔I'm going to collect a urine sample from him and then we will talk about bed
wetting
Which of the following children is at risk for developing encopresis? - correct
answer ✔A 5-year-old child who has been in four foster care homes since
age 3
A nurse is discussing sleep patterns in school-age children. Which of the
following should be stressed by the nurse? - correct answer ✔School-age
children generally agree with and adhere to a regular bedtime
Parents of an 8-year-old boy tell the nurse that they are concerned about their
son because he occasionally sleepwalks. Which of the following is the best
response from the nurse? - correct answer ✔This is not abnormal for a child
