NCSN CHAPTER 3 PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS
A kindergarten student is diagnosed with asthma. In planning to teach him how to
properly use a peak flow meter, the school nurse should beging by:
a. providing brochures with diagrams and pictures that the child can review
before meeting with the school nurse
b. planning a health lesson for the entire class that incorporates hands on use of
the peak flow
c. demonstrating proper use and allow a return demonstration
d. providing a very simple overview of the respiratory system using a balloon
demonstration correct Answer: C
A student presents to the school nurse with a "belly ache." THe assessment is
within normal limits, but the childs says he is "fasting until sunset" in observance
of a religious holiday. The school nurse should:
a. obtain an understanding of the practice prior to planning an intervention
b. insist that the child eat crackers with sips of water
c. report the situatin to local authorities for possible child abuse
d. send the child home correct Answer: A
According to Erikson's theory related to psychosocial development, at what stage
does a child begin to develop a conscience and sense of initiative?
a. toddlerhood (ages 1-3)
b. early childhood (ages 3-6)
c. school age / middle childhood (ages 6-12)
d. adolescence (ages 12-19) correct Answer: B
, All permanent teeth, with the exception of final molars, should be present by
which age?
a. 7
b. 10
c. 12
d. 15 correct Answer: C
At which ages should a child master the skills of brushing teeth, using scissors,
speaking in sentences, and expressing feelings?
a. 1-2 years
b. 3-5 years
c. 6-8 years
d. 9-10 years correct Answer: B
Based on Erikson's psychosocial framework, which student would cause you
concern?
a. student in kindergarten who feels guilty there was a fight on the bus
b. student in 1st grade who completes homework only if a reward is offered
c. a student with diabetes in 5th grade who is not fully independent doing
carbohydrate counting
d. a student in 10th grade whose best friends are responsible adults in the local
community correct Answer: D
Based upon Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory, which may indicate a
developmental delay?
ACCURATE ANSWERS
A kindergarten student is diagnosed with asthma. In planning to teach him how to
properly use a peak flow meter, the school nurse should beging by:
a. providing brochures with diagrams and pictures that the child can review
before meeting with the school nurse
b. planning a health lesson for the entire class that incorporates hands on use of
the peak flow
c. demonstrating proper use and allow a return demonstration
d. providing a very simple overview of the respiratory system using a balloon
demonstration correct Answer: C
A student presents to the school nurse with a "belly ache." THe assessment is
within normal limits, but the childs says he is "fasting until sunset" in observance
of a religious holiday. The school nurse should:
a. obtain an understanding of the practice prior to planning an intervention
b. insist that the child eat crackers with sips of water
c. report the situatin to local authorities for possible child abuse
d. send the child home correct Answer: A
According to Erikson's theory related to psychosocial development, at what stage
does a child begin to develop a conscience and sense of initiative?
a. toddlerhood (ages 1-3)
b. early childhood (ages 3-6)
c. school age / middle childhood (ages 6-12)
d. adolescence (ages 12-19) correct Answer: B
, All permanent teeth, with the exception of final molars, should be present by
which age?
a. 7
b. 10
c. 12
d. 15 correct Answer: C
At which ages should a child master the skills of brushing teeth, using scissors,
speaking in sentences, and expressing feelings?
a. 1-2 years
b. 3-5 years
c. 6-8 years
d. 9-10 years correct Answer: B
Based on Erikson's psychosocial framework, which student would cause you
concern?
a. student in kindergarten who feels guilty there was a fight on the bus
b. student in 1st grade who completes homework only if a reward is offered
c. a student with diabetes in 5th grade who is not fully independent doing
carbohydrate counting
d. a student in 10th grade whose best friends are responsible adults in the local
community correct Answer: D
Based upon Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory, which may indicate a
developmental delay?
