Which service is commonly provided by a school nurse?

• A. Vision screening
• B. Performing surgery
• C. Administering chemotherapy
• D. Dental implants

Answer: (A)

School health services focus on preventing illness and spotting health issues early so learning isn’t disrupted. A common, routine function of a school nurse is vision screening, which helps identify refractive errors or other visual problems that can affect a student’s ability to read, pay attention, and participate in class. Detecting vision problems early allows for timely follow-up with eye care professionals and ensures students receive the glasses or treatment they need to learn effectively.

Performing surgery, administering chemotherapy, and dental implants are specialized medical or dental procedures that require controlled clinical environments, surgeons, oncologists, or dentists. These are not services provided in the school setting.

So vision screening is the service most commonly provided by a school nurse.