The school nurse needs to obtain authorization for a child who ...

[jCorn1234]

The school nurse needs to obtain authorization for a child who requires medications while at school. From whom does the nurse obtain the authorization?
 
  a. The parents
  b. The pharmacist
  c. The school administrator
  d. The prescribing practitioner

Question 2

What do nursing interventions to promote health during middle childhood include?
 
  a. Stress the need for increased calorie intake to meet increased demands.
  b. Instruct parents to defer questions about sex until the child reaches adolescence.
  c. Advise parents that the child will need increasing amounts of rest toward the end of this period.
  d. Educate parents about the need for good dental hygiene because these are the years in which permanent teeth erupt.

[Dunkey]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
A child who requires medication during the school day requires written authorization from the parent or guardian. Most schools also require that the medication be in the original container appropriately labeled by the pharmacist or physician. Some schools allow children to receive over-the-counter medications with parental permission. The pharmacist may be asked to appropriately label the medication for use at the school, but authorization is not required. The school administration should have a policy in place that facilitates the administration of medications for children who need them. The prescribing practitioner is responsible for ensuring that the medication is appropriate for the child. Because the child is a minor, parental consent is required.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The permanent teeth erupt during the school-age years. Good dental hygiene and regular attention to dental caries are vital parts of health supervision during this period. Caloric needs are decreased in relation to body size for this age group. Balanced nutrition is essential to promote growth. Questions about sex should be addressed honestly as the child asks questions. The child usually no longer needs a nap, but most require approximately 11 hours of sleep each night at age 5 years and 9 hours at age 12 years.

[jCorn1234]

Thank you

[Dunkey]

No problemo