Q.1 What is the primary goal of school health nursing?
To provide emergency care only
To promote and maintain the health of students
To treat communicable diseases
To manage hospital referrals
Explanation - School health nursing aims to ensure the overall health, development, and well-being of children in schools through preventive, promotive, and curative care.
Correct answer is: To promote and maintain the health of students
Q.2 Which screening test is commonly done in schools to detect vision problems?
Snellen chart test
Blood sugar test
Mantoux test
X-ray examination
Explanation - The Snellen chart is widely used to screen children for refractive errors and vision problems in schools.
Correct answer is: Snellen chart test
Q.3 Adolescent health programs mainly emphasize prevention of which issue?
Cardiovascular diseases
Substance abuse
Arthritis
Dementia
Explanation - Adolescents are at higher risk for experimenting with tobacco, alcohol, and drugs, making substance abuse prevention a priority.
Correct answer is: Substance abuse
Q.4 School health records are important because they:
Are legal documents of care
Are only used for grading
Replace hospital records
Are not essential
Explanation - School health records serve as legal evidence of health services provided and help in continuity of care.
Correct answer is: Are legal documents of care
Q.5 The adolescent growth spurt is characterized by:
Gradual weight gain only
Rapid increase in height and weight
Bone degeneration
Decrease in muscle mass
Explanation - During adolescence, rapid changes occur in body size due to hormonal influences leading to accelerated growth.
Correct answer is: Rapid increase in height and weight
Q.6 Which vitamin deficiency is most common among adolescent girls due to menstruation?
Vitamin A
Iron
Vitamin D
Vitamin B12
Explanation - Iron deficiency anemia is very common among adolescent girls due to blood loss during menstruation and inadequate diet.
Correct answer is: Iron
Q.7 The first step in establishing a school health program is:
Providing immunization
Conducting a needs assessment
Appointing a school nurse
Starting counseling sessions
Explanation - Assessing the health needs of the school population helps plan appropriate health services and interventions.
Correct answer is: Conducting a needs assessment
Q.8 Which immunization is usually administered during adolescence?
Hepatitis B
Measles
Tetanus toxoid booster
BCG
Explanation - Adolescents require a booster dose of Tetanus toxoid to maintain long-term immunity.
Correct answer is: Tetanus toxoid booster
Q.9 School health committees usually include:
Only doctors
Teachers, parents, and health personnel
Only students
Government officials only
Explanation - A multidisciplinary team involving teachers, parents, and health staff ensures a comprehensive school health program.
Correct answer is: Teachers, parents, and health personnel
Q.10 Which of the following is a major psychological concern during adolescence?
Identity crisis
Presbyopia
Alzheimer’s disease
Rickets
Explanation - Adolescents undergo significant emotional and social development, often leading to identity-related issues.
Correct answer is: Identity crisis
Q.11 BMI measurement in school children helps in detecting:
Bone fractures
Nutritional status
Hearing loss
Skin infections
Explanation - BMI is a useful tool to assess undernutrition, overweight, and obesity among school children.
Correct answer is: Nutritional status
Q.12 Peer group influence during adolescence primarily affects:
Cognitive abilities
Social behavior and lifestyle choices
Genetic inheritance
Metabolic processes
Explanation - Adolescents are highly influenced by their peer group in terms of habits, dress, and social behavior.
Correct answer is: Social behavior and lifestyle choices
Q.13 The role of a school nurse in health education is to:
Only teach biology
Provide age-appropriate health information
Replace teachers
Give marks for health subjects
Explanation - School nurses conduct health education sessions on topics like nutrition, hygiene, and substance abuse prevention.
Correct answer is: Provide age-appropriate health information
Q.14 Which screening is essential in adolescence to detect scoliosis?
Postural assessment
Blood pressure measurement
Hearing test
Snellen eye test
Explanation - Postural assessment during school screening helps detect spinal deformities like scoliosis early.
Correct answer is: Postural assessment
Q.15 Menarche typically occurs between the ages of:
6-9 years
10-16 years
18-20 years
21-25 years
Explanation - Menarche, the first menstrual period, usually occurs between 10 to 16 years as part of puberty changes.
Correct answer is: 10-16 years
Q.16 Health promotion in schools includes all EXCEPT:
Immunization
Nutritional education
Disaster preparedness
Open heart surgery
Explanation - School health promotion activities include preventive and promotive services, not specialized surgical care.
Correct answer is: Open heart surgery
Q.17 Which is a common mental health issue among adolescents?
Depression
Parkinson’s disease
Glaucoma
Osteoporosis
Explanation - Depression is a leading mental health problem among adolescents and requires early detection and counseling.
Correct answer is: Depression
Q.18 School health nurses must refer children for further evaluation when they detect:
Mild cough
Suspected hearing loss
Short-term tiredness
Temporary sadness
Explanation - Hearing loss can significantly affect learning and communication, so early referral is crucial.
Correct answer is: Suspected hearing loss
Q.19 One of the key roles of adolescent health services is:
Encouraging early marriages
Providing reproductive health education
Discouraging sports
Promoting junk food
Explanation - Adolescent health programs include reproductive and sexual health education to prevent early pregnancies and STIs.
Correct answer is: Providing reproductive health education
Q.20 Which activity helps in prevention of dental caries among school children?
Daily hand washing
Brushing teeth twice daily
Regular exercise
Wearing spectacles
Explanation - Oral hygiene practices like brushing twice daily help prevent dental caries and gum diseases.
Correct answer is: Brushing teeth twice daily
Q.21 In school health services, periodic medical examination is important to:
Identify sick children early
Replace vaccination
Avoid physical education
Assess exam scores
Explanation - Regular health checkups help in early detection of health issues, ensuring timely management.
Correct answer is: Identify sick children early
Q.22 Which of the following is an adolescent reproductive health concern?
Obesity
Teenage pregnancy
Presbyopia
Tuberculosis
Explanation - Teenage pregnancy is a major adolescent reproductive health concern due to lack of awareness and protection.
Correct answer is: Teenage pregnancy
Q.23 What is the recommended frequency of deworming in school health programs?
Monthly
Every 6 months
Every 2 years
Only once
Explanation - WHO recommends school-based deworming every 6 months to prevent worm infestations in children.
Correct answer is: Every 6 months
Q.24 The Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) in India focuses on:
Elderly care
Adolescent health and development
Childhood vaccination only
Hospital-based surgeries
Explanation - RKSK is India’s flagship adolescent health program addressing nutrition, sexual health, and mental well-being.
Correct answer is: Adolescent health and development
Q.25 Which is the best method to teach personal hygiene to primary school children?
Health camps
Demonstrations and role play
Research projects
Pharmacological therapy
Explanation - Young children learn better through demonstrations and interactive activities rather than lectures.
Correct answer is: Demonstrations and role play