Health Room Management
This is an emergency medication to be administered when an individual is having an allergic reaction to food or medications
What is Epinephrine (Epipen)
The number of doses of varicella which are required for a student entering Kindergarten
What are two (2)
A medical condition caused by a very low blood glucose
What is Hypoglycemia
This is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airway that causes spasms in the bronchi of the lungs
What is Asthma
A chronic medical condition that affects millions of children who experience symptoms including impulsive behavior and hyperactivity
What is Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
All medications and/or treatments need to be authorized by________
Who is the Parent/Guardian
The incubation period for Varicella
What is 10-21 days
This is a chronic medical condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin
What is Type 1 Diabetes
The device utilized to administer a specific amount of aerosolized medication into the lungs
What is a Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) or nebulizer
This condition is a traumatic brain injury which may temporarily affect brain function. Symptoms may include headaches, and problems with memory, balance and coordination
What is Concussion
Students are required by federal law to receive the following to significantly reduce the risk of acquiring a communicable disease
What are immunizations/vaccines
Parasitic insects which may be found in the hair and scalp of infected individuals
What is Pediculus Capitis
This is a main source of energy for the cells that make up muscles and other tissues
What is Blood glucose
Side effects of this medication include tachycardia, heart palpitations, and jitteriness
What is Albuterol
This is a term used to describe seizures lasting >30min, or occurrence of repeated seizures without regaining consciousness between attacks.
What is Status Epilepticus
This acute medical condition is non life threatening, however common in school aged children. It occurs when fragile blood vessels in the nares break and begin to bleed.
What is Epistaxis
The brand name for the combination vaccine which includes DTap, IPV(Polio), and Hep B
What is Pediarix
This medical condition has the potential to be life threatening and occurs when the body begins to breakdown fat due to a lack of insulin
What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Signs and symptoms of this acute medical condition include chest pain or tightness, coughing, wheezing, and severe shortness of breath
What is an asthma exacerbation
911 Must be called for seizures lasting longer than ________
What is 5 Minutes
A medical term used to describe an infection in the eye
What is Conjunctivitis
An infection found on school aged children that causes a red and itchy rash on the scalp
What is Tinea Capitis
This is an emergency injectable medication used to treat severe hypoglycemia
What is Glucagon
This disorder is characterized by a defective gene which causes a thick sticky build-up of mucus in the lungs, pancreas, and other organs
What is Cystic Fibrosis
This cranial nerve assesses the Oculomotor Nerve
What is Cranial Nerve III