42. The School Nurse Flashcards
1
Q
individualized education plans (IEPs) and individualized health plans (IHPs) came about from what?
A
individuals with disabilities education act (1997)
2
Q
What is the school nurse’s role in IEPs and IHPs
A
- has an IHP on every student with health problems the nurse cares for
- only involved in IEP if it involves student’s health
3
Q
standards of practice for school nurses
A
- recommended nurse be an RN
- prefer bachelor’s degree plus special certification in school nursing
- adherence varies from state to state
4
Q
7 roles and functions of school nurses
A
- direct caregiver
- health educator
- case manager
- consultant
- counselor
- community outreach
- researcher
5
Q
several points of health people 2020 are aimed at what?
A
- children with disabilities in school
- number of children w/ major health problems
- ratio of nurses to children in school
6
Q
primary prevention by school nurses
A
- health promotion activities
- teaching healthy lifestyles
- immunizing children for school entry
7
Q
secondary prevention by school nurses
A
- screening for health problems
- caring for ill or injured children and staff
- giving medication in school (can be delegated)
- identification of child abuse/neglect
8
Q
tertiary prevention by school nurses
A
- caring for children w/ chronic health problems
- health referrals and continuity of care
- IEPs/IHPs
9
Q
What is the IL Emergency Epinephrine Act?
A
allows school to have a supply of Epi pens for any student the nurse believes is having an anaphylactic reaction (orders for pens written by doctor to the school)
10
Q
What is the IL Law and Diabetic Management in schools?
A
- all staff need teaching on signs and sxs of hypoglycemia and checking an accucheck
- students can carry supplies and self manage their DM
- nurse can administer insulin and glucagon
