School Health for School-Aged Children

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What is one of the negative behaviors that often start in childhood or adolescence and persist into adulthood?

Alcohol and drug use (correct)

Regular physical activity

Good nutrition

Healthy school environment

Which of the following is a component of a School Health Program?

Family and community involvement (correct)

Cancer

Eating Disorders

Dental Disease

What is a result of a sedentary life?

Healthy bones and muscles

Increased self-confidence

Decreased stress

Obesity, hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes (correct)

What is the role of a nurse in promoting physical activity?

To explain the importance of physical activity Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of regular physical activity?

Better quality of life and increased self-confidence Signup and view all the answers

What is a component of School Health Program that deals with providing food and nutrition services?

Nutrition Signup and view all the answers

What is a negative behavior that can result in STDS?

Sexual behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of regular physical activity on bones and muscles?

Build and maintain healthy bones and muscles Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key health services provided in schools?

Immunizations Signup and view all the answers

What is a major contributor to poor childhood nutrition?

Skipping meals and eating unhealthy snacks Signup and view all the answers

What is a key focus of nutritional education programs in schools?

Teaching healthy eating habits Signup and view all the answers

What is a role of the school nurse in promoting mental health?

Explaining the importance of mental health promotion Signup and view all the answers

Why is a healthy school environment essential?

To reduce psychological threads and physical hazards Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of health promotion programs for staff?

Improving staff morale and reducing job stress Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of a school nurse's role in promoting mental health?

Helping children learn how to solve problems and build self-esteem Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of a healthy diet?

Proper balance of carbohydrates, protein, and fat Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a school health program?

To promote health and develop concern for their own health Signup and view all the answers

What is a major component of school health?

Health education and promotion Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the majority of leading causes of death?

Behaviors linked to health risks Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a community health nurse in promoting health of school-age children?

To promote health and prevent diseases Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a healthy school environment?

Safe and healthy physical environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a school nurse?

To advance the well-being, academic success, and lifelong achievement of students Signup and view all the answers

What is a common health problem among high school students?

Alcohol and drug abuse Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of a school health program in relation to children's education?

To help children make the best use of educational facilities Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the health contents that school nurses often provide to family, parents, and the community?

Substance abuse Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of a child at high risk?

Child is living with parent(s) who do not have steady, full-time employment Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the roles of a school nurse in maintaining a healthy environment?

Controlling the development and maintenance of a safe and healthful environment Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the ways a school nurse assists in communicable disease control?

Assisting in communicable disease control Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the roles of a school nurse in school health programs?

Participating in planning and coordinating health programs Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of a school nurse in school medical examinations?

Assisting in school medical examinations and follow-up Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

School Health Nursing

School-aged children face many challenges related to health, and nurses are the primary health care providers.
Behaviors are linked to the majority of leading causes of death (heart disease, cancer, injuries), such as:
- Use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs
- Poor nutritional habits
- Inadequate physical activity
- Suicide, violence, and reckless driving

Definition of School Nursing

School nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well-being, academic success, and lifelong achievement of students.

Objectives of School Health

Promote health and develop concern for their own health.
Detect disease and deviation from normal health and arrange for treatment and follow-up.
Prevent communicable and non-communicable diseases.
Provide a healthy and safe environment.
Help children to make the best use of educational facilities.
Help children, their parents, and teachers to be health conscious and develop right attitudes towards health and illness.

Problems of School Children

Elementary school children:
- Infections
- Injuries
- Malnutrition
- Dental disease
High school students:
- Alcohol and drug abuse
- Injuries and sports injuries
- Homicide
- Pregnancy
- Eating disorders
- Cancer
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Mental problems

Components of School Health Program

Health and physical education
Health services
Nutrition
Counseling, psychological, and social services
Healthy school environment
Health promotion for school staff
Family and community involvement

Physical Education

Sedentary life is associated with obesity, hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes.
Regular physical activity helps build and maintain healthy bones and muscles.
Nurses should explain to students the importance of physical activity, such as walking, swimming, biking, jogging, jumping, playing, and running.

Health Services

Health care provided in schools includes:
- Immunizations
- Health screenings
- Emergency care and first aid facilities
- Medication administration
- Care of children with special health needs
- Students' routine examination

Nutrition

Nutritional teaching should focus on eating disorders, obesity, and nutritional education programs.
Diets should include a proper balance of carbohydrates, protein, and fat, with sufficient intake of vitamins and minerals.
Skipping meals and eating unhealthy snacks contribute to poor childhood nutrition.

Children are vulnerable to depression, substance abuse, conduct disorders, self-esteem issues, suicide, and eating disorders.
Many children live in single-parent households with little social or economic support.
Nurses should explain to children the importance of promoting mental health and reducing psychological risks.
The school nurse may help the child learn how to solve problems, how to cope, and how to build self-esteem.

Healthy School Environment

School environment should be free of physical hazards and psychological threats.
Nurses should focus on:
- Construction of toilets and waste disposal
- Water supply
- Cleanliness of the compound
- Violence

Health Promotion for Staff

Health promotion programs for staff increase their health knowledge and positively change their attitudes and behaviors relative to smoking, nutrition, physical activity, and stress.
Health promotion improves morale, reduces job stress and absenteeism.

Family and Community Involvement

School nurses often provide health content to family, parents, and the community regarding:
- Communicable disease
- Substance abuse
- Smoking cessation
- Weight control
Characteristics of at high-risk children include:
- Child is not living with two parents
- Household head is a high school dropout
- Family income below poverty line
- Child is living with parent(s) who do not have steady, full-time employment
- Family is receiving welfare benefits
- Child does not have health insurance

Role of Nurse in School Health

Participate in planning and coordinating health programs in the school.
The nurse is the school health consultant.
Control the development and maintenance of a safe and healthful environment.
Assist in screening physical, mental, and other special examinations of children in school.
Assist in communicable disease control.
Help to set up facilities and demonstrate first aid procedures.
Conduct health programs.
Assist in school medical examination and follow-up.

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This quiz covers the needs of school-aged children, major components of school health, common health problems, and the role of community health nurses in promoting their health.