Question 1

When assessing a kindergarten class for growth and development milestones, which would be important? 

A. The nurse understands that kindergarteners tend to break rules and rebel at this age.  
B. The nurse understands that this age group can run and do simple skills independently.  
C. The nurse understands that most kindergarteners still require assistance when using the toilet.  
D. The nurse understands that cultural differences do not influence growth and development.  

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Question 2

The nurse is called to the classroom for a student who has his head resting on his desk. What would be an appropriate initial response? 

A. Palpate the abdomen and pulse,  
B. Administer an EpiPen.  
C. Ask the student what is wrong while assessing his breathing and color.  
D. Call for help while slowly lowering the student to the floor,  

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Question 3

 The school nurse is assessing an active, happy third-grade student who fell on the playground. The nurse notes a single bruise on the student's shin. What would the next action of the school nurse be?

A. Call Child Protective Services.  
B. Ask the student how he bruised his shin.  
C. Report it to the principal.  
D. Provide basic pain medication such as aspirin or Tylenol.  

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Question 4

What would be an appropriate expectation of a healthy first-grade student?  

A. To have bowel and bladder control.  
B. To make healthy diet choices.  
C. To understand safety rules.  
D. To have all of their adult teeth.  

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Question 5

What is the normal respiratory rate for an 8-year-old child?  

A. 60 to 70 breaths per minute.  
B. 8 to 10 breaths per minute.  
C. 12 to 20 breaths per minute.  
D. 40 to 50 breaths per minute. 

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Question 6

Which immunization(s) would NOT be required for students going into kindergarten?  

A. Hepatitis B.  
B. Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.  
C. MMR  
D. HINI vaccine.  

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Question 7

A student knocks out his tooth on the slide. What would the school nurse do with the tooth to preserve it? 

A. Place it in a sterile bag to preserve.  
B. Place the tooth in milk to preserve.  
C. Place the tooth in an envelope for the parent because it cannot be saved.  
D. Call the parent to determine what they request.  

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Question 8

Which is NOT an appropriate action for the school nurse when caring for an open abrasion?  

A. Cleansing the wound with warm soap and water.  
B. Practicing "universal precautions."  
C. Applying bacitracin ointment to the abrasion.  
D. Assessing size, depth, exudate and location of abrasion.  

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Question 9

Which is NOT a piece of equipment a school nurse would anticipate using in the school setting?  

A. Glucometer.  
B. Nebulizer.  
C. Peak flow meter.  
D. Bovie cauterizing machine.  

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Question 10

Which is an important health assessment skill needed to monitor a student with asthma?  

A. To understand steroid medications.  
B. To assess for edema.  
C. To recognize the signs of respiratory distress and compromise.  
D. To know the age-appropriate stages of growth and development.  

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