Vaccination
It is at this age the switch from DTaP to TDaP occurs
What is 7 years old
This federal law gives students with health conditions equal access to education.
What is Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act?
This chronic disease is the leading cause of school absenteeism
What is asthma?
Your top priority when a student has a seizure
What is protect the head and maintain airway?
This screening is required to detect issues affecting learning and development
What is vision and hearing screening?
This vaccine is required for entry into seventh grade.
What is meningococcal?
FERPA differs from HIPPA because it protects this type of record.
What are educational records, including health files kept by schools.
Students with this contagious skin condition often develop circular, red, itchy rashes.
What is ringworm?
This medication is often kept in stock for emergency use in schools under “stock medication laws.”
What is epinephrine?
These are the two most common reasons students visit the school nurse
What are headaches and stomachaches?
When should the second dose of Hepatitis B be administered?
What is 28 days after the first dose?
Before delegating medication administration, you must ensure this.
What is that the staff member is trained and competent per state delegation laws?
During dismissal a student with diabetes reports feeling shaky but the bus is leaving. What should you do?
What is treat for hypoglycemia before boarding, safety overrides dismissal
A diabetic student is unresponsive and cannot safely swallow. What do you do?
What is administer glucagon per protocol and call 911?
The only one of the five mandatory vaccines required in elementary that cannot be satisfied by titers
What is tetanus (DTaP/TDaP)?
A student refuses to let you call a parent about a health issue. You may override if this condition is met.
What is if the situation poses risk to the student's safety or requires urgent care?
A teacher reports or you notice frequent nurse visits by a student, your first step is.
What is review visit patterns and communicate with the student and family?
A staff member collapses during recess duty. How should you direct the scene?
What is initiate emergency response: delegate AED retrieval and coordinate 911 call?
The minimum number of doses of polio required for a kindergartener.
What is four unless the third dose was given at four years of age or older?
You suspect neglect after repeated untreated lice infestations and lack of follow-up. Your obligation is this.
What is file a mandated report to Child Protective Services per state law?
A student with sickle cell disease complains of leg pain and fatigue. Your next step should be this.
What is assess for hydration, temperature and signs of crisis, then contact parent/provider if needed?
A student discloses passive suicidal thoughts You should do this.
What is notify the counselor and ensure student safety?