Before dispensing any medications to a student at school, the ...

[luvbio]

Before dispensing any medications to a student at school, the nurse must:
 
  a. contact the child's caregivers c. get the child's assent
  b. document the medication d. know the school district medication policy

Question 2

A parent is voicing concerns about the continued high cost of infant formula. She asks if her 9-month-old can begin drinking cow's milk instead of formula. The nurse explains that:
 
  a. As long as she gives the child whole milk instead of skim, it will be okay
  b. Cow's milk will be easier to digest than the formula
  c. Cow's milk will decrease the chance of the child developing iron-deficiency anemia
  d. Breast milk or formula should be used for the first year

[Chou]

Answer to Question 1

D

Feedback
A Incorrect. Medications that must be dispensed to a student at school should have written orders from their physician and written permission from their caregivers. Therefore, the nurse does not need to contact the child's caregivers.
B Incorrect. The documentation of the dispensation of medications should occur after the medication has been given, never before.
C Incorrect. The child's assent is not required, and the child will know the medication schedule in advance.
D Correct. Before dispensing any medication, the nurse must first know the district medication policy. Regulations for medication administration vary from state to state and even from district to district, but generally children who must receive medication at school have written orders from their physician as well as written permission from their caregivers.

Answer to Question 2

D
The infant should not be given cow's milk until reaching the first year. Milk will increase the risk of iron-deficiency anemia. Whole milk should be given, but after the child is 1 year old.

[luvbio]

Gracias!

[Sarahjh]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it