Author Question: A child's parents have requested that their child be exempt from obtaining the required ... (Read 63 times)

james9437 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A child's parents have requested that their child be exempt from obtaining the required immunizations for a religious reason. What action should a school nurse take related to this request?

a. Deny entry into school for children without the required immunizations.
b. Educate the parents about the need for immunizations.
c. Be aware of the state laws regarding acceptable reasons for exemption.
d. Allow the student to attend school without the immunizations.

Question 2

Which information is needed for the school nurse to administer a prescription medication to a student?

a. A copy of the prescription label on bottle
b. A small container for the medication
c. Signed consent parental consent form
d. A signed order from the physician

Shshxj · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
The state mandates the rules about having immunizations that the nurse must follow. Thus, it is the responsibility of the school nurse to be aware of the laws in the state regarding acceptable reasons for immunization exemption.

Answer to Question 2

C
A current, signed parental consent form for administering the medication is essential for the stu-dent's file. The prescribed drug must have the original prescription label on it and be in the orig-inal container so that there are no errors. It is recommended that the physician contact the school nurse or vice versa, but a signed order from the physician is not necessary.