NBCSN - School Nurse Certification Exam Questions with
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Who administers the National School Lunch Program? -
-USDA (US dept of agriculture) Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST) - -To
chart normal progress between the ages of 1 mo. to 6 yrs.
To identify children who are NOT developing normally.
What does the scope of school nursing practice describe? Does not measure intelligence
- -The who, what, where when and how of school
nursing practice
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale - -the WAIS is the
most widely used intelligence test; contains verbal and
What are the standards of school nursing? - -The performance (nonverbal) subtests
authoritative statements of the duties school nurses are
expected to perform competently
How often is PPT review required? - -Annually
What legal document describes school nurse delegation?
- -State Nurse Practice Act What to do if suspected hearing loss? - -Conduct
audiometric screening
Impetigo - -Begins as a single lesion which spreads
to secondary lesions that crust or scale. Staph bacteria Cleaning product for Norovirus, C Diff - -5-6%
skin infection. Honey colored crust hypochlorite solution (chlorine bleach)
Pinworm - -A student who is tired, can't sit still, Amblyopia (lazy eye) - -If corrected early, affected
itching bottom eye can have normal vision. Treatment before
kindergarten
Describe the primary objective of the school nurse -
-to protect and promote student health, facilitate Ethical and professional behavior is guided by
optimal development and advance academic success. responsibility to who? - -the student
Goal is to strengthen the educational process through
improvement of the health status and learning of students
chicken pox communicability - -1-2 day before and
4-5 day after onset of rash
Sickle cell anemia - -may cause painful events in
hands feel and or long bones. Treatment oxygen and
fluids. Monitor for fever, cough, rapid heartbeat that When is an adolescent considered obese? - -BMI
accompany an acute chest syndrome >95% for age
>120% IBW (Ideal Body Weight)
Adolescents are commonly deficient in which vitamins -
-Calcium, Iron, Vit D
Are active Tuberculosis patients always symptomatic? -
-active TB may be asymptomatic and only
Connors Rating Scale - -ADHD short form Similar to diagnosed with chest x-ray
the Vanderbilt Assessment Scales. Practitioner must
purchase rights
Does a positive mantoux test indicate presence of
disease? Why or why not? - -Anyone who has been
Tanner staging - -staging of sexual maturity exposed to TB may have positive Mantoux test
, NBCSN - School Nurse Certification Exam Questions with
Verified Answers
Does BCG vaccine prevent TB? - -No but may Shoulder tenderness and inability to shrug shoulder
decrease incidence of sever disease against resistance most likely due to which nerve affected
- -Accessory (spinal accessory) nerve
When is an adolescent with active TB no longer
infections? - -Beyond 2 weeks of medication tongue piercing - -Piercing any oral structure
therapy presents a risk of local post procedural infection because
of the presence of pathogens in the oral cavity. Tongue
piercing poses greatest risk to damage to tooth structure.
What happens if BP cuff too small - -Will give a high
reading. Opposite also true. Should have a bladder length
80% of the arm circumference, length to width 2:1, Who approves AED - -FDA
How long can Hepatitis B Virus survive on surfaces? - A diabetic in PE class with HA, diaphoretic, confused,
-1 week unable to swallow - -admin glucagon
Signs of MDMA intoxication - -jaw clenching, teeth bed bugs - -small, flat, reddish-brown insects that
grinding, N&V, muscle cramping, blurred vision, inc HR may live around or near areas where people sleep and
that feed on the blood of people and animals. Linear
clusters of reactions, generally nocturnal, use heat to treat.
what does snorting drugs cause - -nose bleeds and Often 3 erythematous papules along a vein. They are
nasal lesions active at night.
Osgood-Schlatter disease - -inflammation or peak flow meter - -if 80% or above best average no
irritation of the tibia at its point of attachment with the action needed
patellar tendon. Can cause a painful, bony bump on
shinbone below knee. Occurs in children and adolescent
experiencing growth spurt during puberty. Swelling over Goal during mass casualty event - -Greatest good
ANTERIOR tibial tuberosity for the greatest number through triage. Level 1 immediate,
correctable, life threatening. Level 2 - serious but not life
threatening. Level 3 - non emergent, walking wounded,
Contraindications of second pertussis dose - - minimal care. Level 4 dead or mortally wounded. For
encephalopathy within 7 days of first dose or anaphylaxis example would prioritized long bone fracture with
compromise over cardiac arrest
Guanfacine (Intuniv, Tenex) - -non stimulant ADHD
med (antihypertensive) BP should be taken for student Sect. 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - -assures
student has equal right to participate in educational and
extra curricular activities as their non disabled peers
Kehr's sign - -Referred pain down the left shoulder;
indicative of a ruptured spleen.
IDEA - -Federal law that mandates IEP>. Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act. Requires LEAST restrictive
Wilms tumor - -malignant tumor of the kidney environment with in class support to the max extent
occurring in childhood. One of the cancers more common possible
to children prior to school age
Skin sign of meningitis - -petechia
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Who administers the National School Lunch Program? -
-USDA (US dept of agriculture) Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST) - -To
chart normal progress between the ages of 1 mo. to 6 yrs.
To identify children who are NOT developing normally.
What does the scope of school nursing practice describe? Does not measure intelligence
- -The who, what, where when and how of school
nursing practice
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale - -the WAIS is the
most widely used intelligence test; contains verbal and
What are the standards of school nursing? - -The performance (nonverbal) subtests
authoritative statements of the duties school nurses are
expected to perform competently
How often is PPT review required? - -Annually
What legal document describes school nurse delegation?
- -State Nurse Practice Act What to do if suspected hearing loss? - -Conduct
audiometric screening
Impetigo - -Begins as a single lesion which spreads
to secondary lesions that crust or scale. Staph bacteria Cleaning product for Norovirus, C Diff - -5-6%
skin infection. Honey colored crust hypochlorite solution (chlorine bleach)
Pinworm - -A student who is tired, can't sit still, Amblyopia (lazy eye) - -If corrected early, affected
itching bottom eye can have normal vision. Treatment before
kindergarten
Describe the primary objective of the school nurse -
-to protect and promote student health, facilitate Ethical and professional behavior is guided by
optimal development and advance academic success. responsibility to who? - -the student
Goal is to strengthen the educational process through
improvement of the health status and learning of students
chicken pox communicability - -1-2 day before and
4-5 day after onset of rash
Sickle cell anemia - -may cause painful events in
hands feel and or long bones. Treatment oxygen and
fluids. Monitor for fever, cough, rapid heartbeat that When is an adolescent considered obese? - -BMI
accompany an acute chest syndrome >95% for age
>120% IBW (Ideal Body Weight)
Adolescents are commonly deficient in which vitamins -
-Calcium, Iron, Vit D
Are active Tuberculosis patients always symptomatic? -
-active TB may be asymptomatic and only
Connors Rating Scale - -ADHD short form Similar to diagnosed with chest x-ray
the Vanderbilt Assessment Scales. Practitioner must
purchase rights
Does a positive mantoux test indicate presence of
disease? Why or why not? - -Anyone who has been
Tanner staging - -staging of sexual maturity exposed to TB may have positive Mantoux test
, NBCSN - School Nurse Certification Exam Questions with
Verified Answers
Does BCG vaccine prevent TB? - -No but may Shoulder tenderness and inability to shrug shoulder
decrease incidence of sever disease against resistance most likely due to which nerve affected
- -Accessory (spinal accessory) nerve
When is an adolescent with active TB no longer
infections? - -Beyond 2 weeks of medication tongue piercing - -Piercing any oral structure
therapy presents a risk of local post procedural infection because
of the presence of pathogens in the oral cavity. Tongue
piercing poses greatest risk to damage to tooth structure.
What happens if BP cuff too small - -Will give a high
reading. Opposite also true. Should have a bladder length
80% of the arm circumference, length to width 2:1, Who approves AED - -FDA
How long can Hepatitis B Virus survive on surfaces? - A diabetic in PE class with HA, diaphoretic, confused,
-1 week unable to swallow - -admin glucagon
Signs of MDMA intoxication - -jaw clenching, teeth bed bugs - -small, flat, reddish-brown insects that
grinding, N&V, muscle cramping, blurred vision, inc HR may live around or near areas where people sleep and
that feed on the blood of people and animals. Linear
clusters of reactions, generally nocturnal, use heat to treat.
what does snorting drugs cause - -nose bleeds and Often 3 erythematous papules along a vein. They are
nasal lesions active at night.
Osgood-Schlatter disease - -inflammation or peak flow meter - -if 80% or above best average no
irritation of the tibia at its point of attachment with the action needed
patellar tendon. Can cause a painful, bony bump on
shinbone below knee. Occurs in children and adolescent
experiencing growth spurt during puberty. Swelling over Goal during mass casualty event - -Greatest good
ANTERIOR tibial tuberosity for the greatest number through triage. Level 1 immediate,
correctable, life threatening. Level 2 - serious but not life
threatening. Level 3 - non emergent, walking wounded,
Contraindications of second pertussis dose - - minimal care. Level 4 dead or mortally wounded. For
encephalopathy within 7 days of first dose or anaphylaxis example would prioritized long bone fracture with
compromise over cardiac arrest
Guanfacine (Intuniv, Tenex) - -non stimulant ADHD
med (antihypertensive) BP should be taken for student Sect. 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - -assures
student has equal right to participate in educational and
extra curricular activities as their non disabled peers
Kehr's sign - -Referred pain down the left shoulder;
indicative of a ruptured spleen.
IDEA - -Federal law that mandates IEP>. Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act. Requires LEAST restrictive
Wilms tumor - -malignant tumor of the kidney environment with in class support to the max extent
occurring in childhood. One of the cancers more common possible
to children prior to school age
Skin sign of meningitis - -petechia
