School Nurse Content Exam Questions
and Answers Latest Version (2024/2025)
Graded A+
What is the primary responsibility of a school nurse?
A) To provide counseling services to students
B) To administer medications only
✔✔ C) To manage student health and provide first aid when needed
D) To teach physical education
Which of the following is an example of a communicable disease that a school nurse should be
concerned about?
A) Asthma
B) Hypertension
✔✔ C) Influenza
D) Diabetes
What is the correct procedure for managing an allergic reaction in a student?
A) Give the student an over-the-counter medication without consultation
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,✔✔ B) Administer the prescribed epinephrine if necessary and contact emergency services
C) Wait for the reaction to subside on its own
D) Send the student back to class immediately
How often should school nurses conduct health screenings for students?
A) Once every few years
B) Only when requested by parents
✔✔ C) Annually or as required by state regulations
D) Only when students are sick
What is the purpose of a student's Individualized Health Plan (IHP)?
A) To ensure the student is fully vaccinated
✔✔ B) To create a tailored plan for managing the student’s medical needs during school hours
C) To assess the student's academic performance
D) To track the student's extracurricular activities
What should a school nurse do if a student complains of chest pain?
A) Assume it is related to physical activity and ignore the complaint
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,B) Suggest the student relax and return to class
✔✔ C) Assess the student’s symptoms immediately, notify a doctor or call emergency services if
necessary
D) Send the student to the gym to exercise
How can a school nurse help prevent the spread of infectious diseases in the school?
✔✔ A) Promote proper hand hygiene, disinfect surfaces, and educate students on illness
prevention
B) Encourage students to share food and drinks to increase immunity
C) Limit physical activity to reduce the risk of exposure
D) Allow sick students to attend class without restriction
What is the role of the school nurse in managing a student’s chronic condition, such as asthma?
A) Only monitor the student's symptoms during recess
B) Administer treatment and monitor the student’s condition
✔✔ C) Develop and implement a care plan in collaboration with the student’s family and doctors
D) Refer the student to an outside facility for all treatments
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, How should a school nurse respond to a minor injury, such as a scraped knee?
A) Apply ice and tell the student to walk it off
✔✔ B) Clean the wound, apply a bandage, and monitor for signs of infection
C) Ignore it unless the student complains again later
D) Send the student back to class without checking the injury
What is the best course of action when a student has a seizure in school?
A) Hold the student down to prevent injury
✔✔ B) Ensure the student is safe, note the time of the seizure, and seek medical help if necessary
C) Ignore the seizure and wait for it to end
D) Move the student to a secluded area away from others
What is the purpose of a school’s health office emergency kit?
A) To stock only over-the-counter pain medication
✔✔ B) To provide necessary medical supplies for treating injuries and emergencies
C) To store food and drink for students
D) To serve as a place for students to relax and take breaks
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and Answers Latest Version (2024/2025)
Graded A+
What is the primary responsibility of a school nurse?
A) To provide counseling services to students
B) To administer medications only
✔✔ C) To manage student health and provide first aid when needed
D) To teach physical education
Which of the following is an example of a communicable disease that a school nurse should be
concerned about?
A) Asthma
B) Hypertension
✔✔ C) Influenza
D) Diabetes
What is the correct procedure for managing an allergic reaction in a student?
A) Give the student an over-the-counter medication without consultation
1
,✔✔ B) Administer the prescribed epinephrine if necessary and contact emergency services
C) Wait for the reaction to subside on its own
D) Send the student back to class immediately
How often should school nurses conduct health screenings for students?
A) Once every few years
B) Only when requested by parents
✔✔ C) Annually or as required by state regulations
D) Only when students are sick
What is the purpose of a student's Individualized Health Plan (IHP)?
A) To ensure the student is fully vaccinated
✔✔ B) To create a tailored plan for managing the student’s medical needs during school hours
C) To assess the student's academic performance
D) To track the student's extracurricular activities
What should a school nurse do if a student complains of chest pain?
A) Assume it is related to physical activity and ignore the complaint
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,B) Suggest the student relax and return to class
✔✔ C) Assess the student’s symptoms immediately, notify a doctor or call emergency services if
necessary
D) Send the student to the gym to exercise
How can a school nurse help prevent the spread of infectious diseases in the school?
✔✔ A) Promote proper hand hygiene, disinfect surfaces, and educate students on illness
prevention
B) Encourage students to share food and drinks to increase immunity
C) Limit physical activity to reduce the risk of exposure
D) Allow sick students to attend class without restriction
What is the role of the school nurse in managing a student’s chronic condition, such as asthma?
A) Only monitor the student's symptoms during recess
B) Administer treatment and monitor the student’s condition
✔✔ C) Develop and implement a care plan in collaboration with the student’s family and doctors
D) Refer the student to an outside facility for all treatments
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, How should a school nurse respond to a minor injury, such as a scraped knee?
A) Apply ice and tell the student to walk it off
✔✔ B) Clean the wound, apply a bandage, and monitor for signs of infection
C) Ignore it unless the student complains again later
D) Send the student back to class without checking the injury
What is the best course of action when a student has a seizure in school?
A) Hold the student down to prevent injury
✔✔ B) Ensure the student is safe, note the time of the seizure, and seek medical help if necessary
C) Ignore the seizure and wait for it to end
D) Move the student to a secluded area away from others
What is the purpose of a school’s health office emergency kit?
A) To stock only over-the-counter pain medication
✔✔ B) To provide necessary medical supplies for treating injuries and emergencies
C) To store food and drink for students
D) To serve as a place for students to relax and take breaks
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