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karateprodigy

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A school nurse has recently noticed a dramatic increase in the number of students suffering from asthma attacks while in the school building.
 
  The nurse knows that the school, though cleaned frequently, is in a very old building. How should the nurse proceed?
  A. Review student health records and obtain statistics on the number of students being diagnosed with asthma and having asthma attacks while in school over the last ten years.
  B. Instruct the custodial staff to replace the ventilation and furnace systems.
  C. Obtain a copy of the EPA Indoor Air Quality Tools for School Action Kit and work with the principal to implement the goals outlined in the guide.
  D. Send letters home to the parents of affected kids requesting follow-up with their pediatricians.

Question 2

A nurse has observed that a particular fifth grade student visits the office two to three times each week with stomachaches, headaches, and vague complaints of not feeling well. This has been continuing for several months.
 
  What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
  A. Refuse to see the child anymore.
  B. Call his parents to discuss his symptoms and the need to be evaluated by his pediatrician.
  C. Send the child home until he obtains medical clearance to return.
  D. Refer him to the school psychiatrist for mental evaluation.



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Juro

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B




karateprodigy

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


parker125

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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