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What is an example of a primary prevention strategy that the school nurse can implement to influence the school climate and reduce bullying?
 
  A) Determine whether bullying/sexual harassment policies are in place in the school system.
  B) Assess for bullying behaviors using a student questionnaire, such as the Peer Relations Questionnaire.
  C) Have a school conference day to disseminate the results of the survey and launch a multicomponent plan to tackle the problem.
  D) Implement effective adult supervision during recess, lunchtime, and classroom/bathroom breaks.

Question 2

The community health nurse is involved in a creative program that promotes health and generates a more social school atmosphere.
 
  What would be the most appropriate program that can be implemented with groups such as teachers or staff in a school setting?
 
  A) Late breakfast meetings; second cup of coffee meeting
  B) Grandparents' day
  C) Monthly health bulletin board
  D) Monthly blood pressure assessments



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Implementing primary prevention can involve the determination of whether bullying/sexual harassment policies are in place in the school system. Secondary preventions strategies include assessing for bullying behaviors using a student questionnaire, such as the Peer Relations Questionnaire; having a school conference day to disseminate the results of the survey and launch a multicomponent plan to tackle the problem; and implementing effective adult supervision during recess, lunchtime, and classroom/bathroom breaks.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
The following are ideas for health promotion strategies that can be used with groups such as teachers or staff in the school setting: blood pressure screening on the same day each month; cancer awareness programs; stuffing payroll envelopes with health promotion material; healthy heart lunches, such as salad day once a week; referral and resource information; and TB skin testing.



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