Practice Question
The school nurse is developing a plan to prevent adverse health outcomes for students with severe food allergies. Which intervention is most appropriate to ensure student safety?
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Correct Answer:
Educating school staff on recognizing signs of an allergic reaction and emergency response procedures.
Rationale:
🌟 The most effective prevention strategy for severe food allergies in schools is ensuring that all staff are trained to quickly recognize early signs of anaphylaxis (hives, swelling, respiratory distress) and know how to respond.
🌟 This includes correct use of an epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen) and activation of emergency protocols.
🌟 Requiring all students to bring meals from home or isolating students is not realistic, may stigmatize the child, and does not fully prevent accidental exposure.
🌟 Expecting students—especially younger ones—to self-manage without support places them at high risk of a life-threatening reaction.
🌟 Education empowers staff to act promptly, which is the most critical factor in preventing fatal outcomes.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: General Exams
- Domain: 🏞 Community Health
- Answer Choices: 4