Medications
Infectious Conditions
Immunizations
Policy
Health Nurse Facts
100
A student need medication at school, what form must be on file to meet this need?
Medication Authorization form
100
The school health nurse must contact the parent/guardian for student pickup when the student's temperature is ___________
100 degrees or higher
100
No student may attend any grade (K-12) of any school without presenting a certificate of _________________?
immunization
100
What is the only form that MUST come Central Office by courier so the original with a valid signature can be turned in?
The Mileage/Travel form. Must round to 0.5 miles.
100
What type of academic degree must a school health nurse possess?
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
200
The doctor signs the medication authorization form, who else must sign the form giving consent for the medication to be given at school?
Parent or guardian
200
Symptoms of this condition include low-grade fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, profound fatigue, abdominal pain, headache, and sometimes personality changes.
Mononucleosis
200
The McKinney-Vento Act prohibits exclusion of _____________ students for lack of immunizations.
Homeless or Displaced
200
What are the criteria for attending school with diagnosis of MRSA?
Student should remain out of school until there is no drainage. Occlusive dressing must be worn at all times during the school day. No dressing changes to be done at school.
200
What certification are School Health Nurses eligible for after 3 years of employment and after completing an exam?
Certified School Health Nurse
300
If a student needs a cough drop, is a medication authorization required?
Yes- cough drops contain medication, so authorization is required
300
Symptoms of this disease include fever, eye redness, runny nose, harsh cough, then 3-7 days later: dusky red rash and white spots in mouth.
Measles
300
Which staff member at the school oversees and ensures that immunizations are up-to-date and proof of these vaccines are on file?
The school health nurse
300
What is the name of the Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records and applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.
FERPA = Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
300
School health nurses provide multiple screenings throughout the school year. What screening is most popular for the Fall of the year and screens 1st, 4th, 7th & 9th graders?
Vision
400
If a student self-carries an inhaler is a medication authorization required on school campus?
Yes. Any student medication present at school requires a medication authorization
400
Viral shedding is usually only contagious from direct contact with an infected individual; therefore, if lesions associated with this condition can be covered, the individual may attend school.
Shingles
400
What two exemptions are acceptable exclusions to the immunization requirement?
Medical exemption Religious exemption
400
Can you call a parent if a student reports that he/she has a STD?
Yes, since the student's health is at risk.
400
The health nurse within your school only provides services to the students on campus?
No. School health nurses also over see the health and well-being of staff members. The school health nurse can also provide assistance to any emergency situation on campus involving a student, staff, or visitor.
500
Does have a specific policy that outlines Medication Administration?
Yes. When medication is necessary at school the principal may designate school personnel to administer medication according to the policy
500
Symptoms include painful swelling of neck and facial glands, fever, & possibly abdominal pain.
Mumps
500
The school health nurse in every school administers vaccines?
No. The WISH centers in certain schools are allowed to administer vaccines, due to having a current order from the provider.
500
The actions and potential side effects of these products are not readily available to health care providers and cannot be safely administered by school staff.
Alternative Medications (herbs, herbal supplements, homeopathic medicines, vitamins, etc.)
500
There is 1 school nurse in every school within the county?
No. Some School Health Nurses have multiple school sites in which they serve.
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