SCHOOL NURSE CERTIFICATION EXAM 2026
QUESTION COLLECTION SCHOOL HEALTH
POLICIES MODULE SOLVED ITEMS AND
RESPONSE KEY
◉ up to what should you inflate the blood pressure cuff? Answer:
inflate cuff to a pressure 30 mm Hg above the point where the pulse
cannot be heart
deflate the cuff at a rate of 2-3 mm Hg per second
◉ systolic pressure Answer: when the ventricles contract
◉ the diastolic pressure Answer: is when the ventricles relax and fill
◉ normal BP for 3 years old Answer: 90/40
◉ normal BP for 6 years old Answer: 97/57
◉ normal blood pressure for 11 years old Answer: 104/61
,◉ normal blood pressure for 15 years old Answer: 113/64
◉ signs of hypertension Answer: headache
bounding pulse
flushing
◉ signs of hypotension Answer: weak pulse
diaphoresis
pallor
dizziness
◉ in children, a decrease in blood pressure is a sign of what?
Answer: is a late sign of shock in children
◉ FACES pain scale Answer: picture of 6 faces
should use used for children 3 and up
◉ numeric pain scale should be used for who Answer: children older
than 4 years old
◉ FLACC pain scale should be used for Answer: nonverbal children
, ◉ FLACC stands for Answer: F- face expression
L- legs (normal relaxed, tense, drawn up, kicking)
A- activity (quiet, squirming, arched, jerking)
C- crying (none, moaning, whimpering, scream)
C- consolability (content, easy or difficult to console
◉ what are the four points of contact against the wall when
measuring height? Answer: heels
buttocks
shoulders
head
◉ height should be measured to the nearest Answer: 1/8 of an inch
◉ when should growth hormone therapy be indicated Answer: if the
child is below the 10th percentile
◉ weight should be measured to the nearest Answer: 1/4 pound
◉ what is not recommended to calculate BMI Answer: using a
mathematical formula is NOT recommended
QUESTION COLLECTION SCHOOL HEALTH
POLICIES MODULE SOLVED ITEMS AND
RESPONSE KEY
◉ up to what should you inflate the blood pressure cuff? Answer:
inflate cuff to a pressure 30 mm Hg above the point where the pulse
cannot be heart
deflate the cuff at a rate of 2-3 mm Hg per second
◉ systolic pressure Answer: when the ventricles contract
◉ the diastolic pressure Answer: is when the ventricles relax and fill
◉ normal BP for 3 years old Answer: 90/40
◉ normal BP for 6 years old Answer: 97/57
◉ normal blood pressure for 11 years old Answer: 104/61
,◉ normal blood pressure for 15 years old Answer: 113/64
◉ signs of hypertension Answer: headache
bounding pulse
flushing
◉ signs of hypotension Answer: weak pulse
diaphoresis
pallor
dizziness
◉ in children, a decrease in blood pressure is a sign of what?
Answer: is a late sign of shock in children
◉ FACES pain scale Answer: picture of 6 faces
should use used for children 3 and up
◉ numeric pain scale should be used for who Answer: children older
than 4 years old
◉ FLACC pain scale should be used for Answer: nonverbal children
, ◉ FLACC stands for Answer: F- face expression
L- legs (normal relaxed, tense, drawn up, kicking)
A- activity (quiet, squirming, arched, jerking)
C- crying (none, moaning, whimpering, scream)
C- consolability (content, easy or difficult to console
◉ what are the four points of contact against the wall when
measuring height? Answer: heels
buttocks
shoulders
head
◉ height should be measured to the nearest Answer: 1/8 of an inch
◉ when should growth hormone therapy be indicated Answer: if the
child is below the 10th percentile
◉ weight should be measured to the nearest Answer: 1/4 pound
◉ what is not recommended to calculate BMI Answer: using a
mathematical formula is NOT recommended
