NBCSN-SCHOOL NURSE CERTIFICATION
EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST 2024 – 2025 ALREADY GRADED A+
Audiometer (pure-tone) - ANSWERS-measures decibles and Hertz (frequency and
intensity)
Scoliosis - ANSWERS-often left shoulder higher than right, right rib hump, slight
curve of spinal column at waist when bends. Lateral spinal curvature greater than
10 degrees
zoonotic transmission in classroom pets - ANSWERS-reptiles, amphibians, live
poultry
Treatment of snakebite - ANSWERS-Keep affected area below the heart to slow
the spread of venom, cover with loose fitting dry bandage
,most frequent cause of cardiopulmonary arrest in children - ANSWERS-respiratory
conditions
Who prohibits sharing medical info in schools? - ANSWERS-FERPA, not HIPPA
Impetigo - ANSWERS-Begins as a single lesion which spreads to secondary lesions
that crust or scale. Staph bacteria skin infection. Honey colored crust
Pinworm - ANSWERS-A student who is tired, can't sit still, itching bottom
Describe the primary objective of the school nurse - ANSWERS-to protect and
promote student health, facilitate optimal development and advance academic
success. Goal is to strengthen the educational process through improvement of
the health status and learning of students
Sickle cell anemia - ANSWERS-may cause painful events in hands feel and or long
bones. Treatment oxygen and fluids. Monitor for fever, cough, rapid heartbeat
that accompany an acute chest syndrome
Adolescents are commonly deficient in which vitamins - ANSWERS-Calcium, Iron,
Vit D
Connors Rating Scale - ANSWERS-ADHD short form Similar to the Vanderbilt
Assessment Scales. Practitioner must purchase rights
, Tanner staging - ANSWERS-staging of sexual maturity
Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST) - ANSWERS-To chart normal
progress between the ages of 1 mo. to 6 yrs. To identify children who are NOT
developing normally. Does not measure intelligence
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale - ANSWERS-the WAIS is the most widely used
intelligence test; contains verbal and performance (nonverbal) subtests
How often is PPT review required? - ANSWERS-Annually
What to do if suspected hearing loss? - ANSWERS-Conduct audiometric screening
Cleaning product for Norovirus, C Diff - ANSWERS-5-6% hypochlorite solution
(chlorine bleach)
Amblyopia (lazy eye) - ANSWERS-If corrected early, affected eye can have normal
vision. Treatment before kindergarten
Ethical and professional behavior is guided by responsibility to who? - ANSWERS-
the student
EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST 2024 – 2025 ALREADY GRADED A+
Audiometer (pure-tone) - ANSWERS-measures decibles and Hertz (frequency and
intensity)
Scoliosis - ANSWERS-often left shoulder higher than right, right rib hump, slight
curve of spinal column at waist when bends. Lateral spinal curvature greater than
10 degrees
zoonotic transmission in classroom pets - ANSWERS-reptiles, amphibians, live
poultry
Treatment of snakebite - ANSWERS-Keep affected area below the heart to slow
the spread of venom, cover with loose fitting dry bandage
,most frequent cause of cardiopulmonary arrest in children - ANSWERS-respiratory
conditions
Who prohibits sharing medical info in schools? - ANSWERS-FERPA, not HIPPA
Impetigo - ANSWERS-Begins as a single lesion which spreads to secondary lesions
that crust or scale. Staph bacteria skin infection. Honey colored crust
Pinworm - ANSWERS-A student who is tired, can't sit still, itching bottom
Describe the primary objective of the school nurse - ANSWERS-to protect and
promote student health, facilitate optimal development and advance academic
success. Goal is to strengthen the educational process through improvement of
the health status and learning of students
Sickle cell anemia - ANSWERS-may cause painful events in hands feel and or long
bones. Treatment oxygen and fluids. Monitor for fever, cough, rapid heartbeat
that accompany an acute chest syndrome
Adolescents are commonly deficient in which vitamins - ANSWERS-Calcium, Iron,
Vit D
Connors Rating Scale - ANSWERS-ADHD short form Similar to the Vanderbilt
Assessment Scales. Practitioner must purchase rights
, Tanner staging - ANSWERS-staging of sexual maturity
Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST) - ANSWERS-To chart normal
progress between the ages of 1 mo. to 6 yrs. To identify children who are NOT
developing normally. Does not measure intelligence
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale - ANSWERS-the WAIS is the most widely used
intelligence test; contains verbal and performance (nonverbal) subtests
How often is PPT review required? - ANSWERS-Annually
What to do if suspected hearing loss? - ANSWERS-Conduct audiometric screening
Cleaning product for Norovirus, C Diff - ANSWERS-5-6% hypochlorite solution
(chlorine bleach)
Amblyopia (lazy eye) - ANSWERS-If corrected early, affected eye can have normal
vision. Treatment before kindergarten
Ethical and professional behavior is guided by responsibility to who? - ANSWERS-
the student
