Vaccinations
This is the number of doses of varicella vaccine required for Pre-K
What is 1
This illness is highly contagious among children and characterized by a “slapped cheek” rash and a lacey appearance to the arms and legs.
What is Fifth disease or Parvovirus B19?
This is your first priority when a student enters the health office
What is assess the student's immediate health and safety?
This is the first step in caring for a student who is bleeding heavily.
What is apply direct pressure?
This must be on file before you can administer any medication.
What is a provider order and parent consent (authorization for medication administration form completed by both parent and prescriber)
This vaccine is required for entry into sixth grade.
what is TDaP?
Common bacterial infection of the throat causing fever, sore throat, and white patches
What is strep throat?
To protect a student with a severe food allergy, the school nurse may implement these designated areas in cafeterias
Allergen free zones or tables.
You should always know the location of this life-saving device.
What is the AED
What is the first step after a medication error occurs?
What is assess the student's condition?
This is the minimum age for the first dose of the MMR vaccine
What is 12 months old or first birthday?
This is the best way to prevent illness spread in schools
What is proper handwashing?
This document helps you track why students visit and what care you provide
What is the daily log or electronic health record?
This is the universal first step in any emergency assessment
What is check responsiveness and ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation)?
You should lock these items in a secure cabinet at all times.
What are controlled substances or controlled medications?
These are the five mandatory vaccines for school age children in elementary school in NYS currently.
What are Hepatitis B, MMR, varicella, polio and DTaP (or TDaP)?
This type of rash illness requires exclusion until evaluated by a provider
What is an undiagnosed or draining rash?
To support a student with seizures, the school nurse develops this type of plan to ensure proper care during the school day.
What is an individualized health plan?
Sudden onset of difficulty breathing in a student with a history of asthma is treated with this device.
What is a rescue inhaler?
When in doubt about a student's care, this is the best first resource.
What is your district policy or nurse supervisor?
This is the minimum interval for the second dose of varicella for it to be valid
What is 28 days from the first dose?
When a contagious disease is suspected, you must notify this person or agency.
Who is the local health department or school administrator?
The best way to build trust with students is through this skill.
What is active listening?
Type of shock caused by a severe allergic reaction that requires immediate epinephrine administration.
What is anaphylactic?
This documentation principle ensures records are accurate and legal.
What is "if it's not documented, it didn't happen"?