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Community Health: Role of the School
Nurse Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which is the primary role of a school nurse in managing student health?✔✔Providing direct care, health education, and coordination of services for students.
Which action by the school nurse helps prevent communicable disease outbreaks?✔✔Implementing immunization checks and reporting unvaccinated students.
A student reports frequent headaches. What is the nurse’s first action?✔✔Assess the student for patterns, triggers, and need for referral.
Which role does the school nurse play in chronic disease management?✔✔Monitoring students with conditions like asthma, diabetes, or epilepsy.
A parent calls about a student with fever and rash. What should the nurse do first?✔✔Assess the student and notify the healthcare provider if necessary.
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How can the school nurse promote mental health among students?✔✔Providing counseling, referrals, and implementing stress-reduction programs.
Which activity demonstrates the school nurse’s role in health education?✔✔Teaching hand hygiene, nutrition, and sexual health in classrooms.
A student has asthma and uses an inhaler. What is the nurse’s responsibility?✔✔Ensure proper inhaler technique and monitor for symptoms during school hours.
How does a school nurse support students with disabilities?✔✔Develop individualized healthcare plans and coordinate accommodations.
Which action is appropriate when a student is injured during recess?✔✔Provide first aid and notify parents of the injury.
Which role involves collaboration with community health resources?✔✔Referring students to clinics, mental health services, and social support programs.
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