CSN School Nurse Certification 2

Question 1

Which federal law governs the confidentiality of health records kept by a public school nurse as part of the student's education record?

Accepted Answer

FERPA

Answer

Health records maintained by a school receiving federal education funds are education records protected under FERPA, not HIPAA.

Question 2

A student with type 1 diabetes has a blood glucose of 58 mg/dL and is alert. What is the school nurse's FIRST action?

Accepted Answer

Give 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrate

Answer

The rule of 15 calls for 15 g of fast-acting carbohydrate for a conscious student, with a recheck in 15 minutes.

Question 3

Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, a student qualifies for accommodations if they have:

Accepted Answer

A disability that substantially limits a major life activity

Answer

Section 504 eligibility rests on a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.

Question 4

Which task can a school nurse LEAST appropriately delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel?

Accepted Answer

Assessing a student's new respiratory symptoms

Answer

Assessment requires nursing judgment and cannot be delegated to unlicensed personnel.

Question 5

A document that outlines specific steps school staff should take during a student's health crisis, such as a seizure, is called the:

Accepted Answer

Emergency Care Plan (ECP)

Answer

An Emergency Care Plan gives non-nursing staff clear, step-by-step directions for a health emergency.

CSN - Certified School Nurse Practice Test