Author Question: The school nurse at a local elementary school is performing physical fitness assessments on the ... (Read 111 times)

Kthamas · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The school nurse at a local elementary school is performing physical fitness assessments on the third grade children. When assessing students' cardiorespiratory fitness, the most appropriate test is to have the students:

a. Step up and down on a 12-inch bench
b. Perform the sit-and-reach test
c. Run a mile without stopping, if they can
d. Perform range-of-motion exercises

Question 2

The nurse is facing a moral dilemma and applies the MORAL model to decision making. After writing down all the possible options to solve the problem, what will the nurse do next?

a. Consider all the options and choose the best one.
b. Implement the chosen option.
c. Evaluate the effectiveness of the action.
d. Consider the dilemma and whom it involves.

iceage · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Field tests for running are good for children and can be used when assessing cardiorespiratory fitness. The step test is appropriate for adults. The 12-inch bench height is too high for young children. The sit-and-reach test and range-of-motion exercises would be appropriate when assessing flexibility.

Answer to Question 2

A
After outlining the options, the next step is resolving the dilemma by choosing the best option. A choice cannot be implemented until an action is chosen. An action cannot be evaluated until an action is chosen and implemented. Considering the dilemma and determining who is involved must precede the step of writing down all possible options.