CSN Care Planning 2

Question 1

A student with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes enrolls mid-year. Which document should the school nurse develop FIRST to guide daily nursing care at school?

Accepted Answer

Individualized Healthcare Plan (IHP)

Answer

The IHP is the nursing care plan the school nurse writes to direct daily health management, and it can later inform 504 or IEP accommodations.

Question 2

Which statement is the BEST example of a measurable student outcome in an IHP for a student with asthma?

Accepted Answer

The student will demonstrate correct inhaler technique with a spacer to the school nurse by October 30.

Answer

A measurable outcome names an observable behavior, the criteria, and a time frame.

Question 3

An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for a student with a severe peanut allergy is primarily written for which audience?

Accepted Answer

Unlicensed school staff who may need to respond to an emergency

Answer

EAPs are written in plain language so teachers, bus drivers, and other non-nursing staff can recognize and respond to emergencies.

Question 4

During the assessment phase of care planning for a student with seizures, which data source is MOST important for individualizing the plan?

Accepted Answer

Seizure history from parents and provider, including type, typical duration, and prior rescue medication use

Answer

Individualized assessment data, such as the student's specific seizure pattern and orders, drives an accurate IHP.

Question 5

Which nursing diagnosis is MOST appropriate for a student with type 1 diabetes whose glucose logs show frequent unexplained lows during physical education?

Accepted Answer

Risk for unstable blood glucose level

Answer

Recurrent lows linked to activity point to risk for unstable blood glucose level as the priority diagnosis.

CSN - Certified School Nurse Practice Test

CSN - Certified School Nurse Practice Test

CSN Care Planning 2