CSN CSN Mental Health & Behavioral Support 2

Question 1

A school nurse suspects a student may be experiencing abuse at home based on unexplained bruising and behavioral changes. The nurse's legal obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Immediately report the suspicion to child protective services as a mandated reporter

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Consult with the principal before making any report

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Gather more evidence over the next few weeks to confirm suspicion

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Inform the parents of the concern before making a report

Question 2

The school nurse is assisting in developing a reintegration plan for a student returning after a psychiatric hospitalization. Which action is MOST important?

Accepted Answer

Coordinate with the treatment team, parents, and school staff to create a gradual return-to-learn plan with appropriate supports

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Require the student to have a normal schedule immediately to establish routine

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Restrict the student from participating in physical education until cleared by the psychiatrist

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Inform all teachers about the student's diagnosis to promote awareness

Question 3

A student with autism spectrum disorder becomes dysregulated and engages in self-injurious behavior in the health office. The nurse's FIRST response is:

Accepted Answer

Reduce environmental stimulation, speak calmly, and implement the student's known de-escalation strategies from their behavior plan

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Physically restrain the student to prevent injury

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Immediately call the student's parents to take them home

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Send for the school psychologist before taking any action

Question 4

Following a student suicide at school, the nurse's role in the postvention response includes:

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Participating in the crisis response team, identifying at-risk students, and providing grief support resources

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Immediately announcing the cause of death over the school intercom to prevent rumors

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Returning to normal health office operations to maintain school routine

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Only communicating with parents — student grief support is the counselor's responsibility

Question 5

A student reports that a classmate has been making threats of violence on social media. The school nurse's appropriate action is:

Accepted Answer

Report the threat to school administration and document the report immediately

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Advise the reporting student to block the classmate online

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Assess the classmate medically and determine if they need medication adjustment

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Maintain confidentiality and monitor the situation

Question 6

Which statement BEST describes the school nurse's role in a student's Section 504 plan for a mental health condition?

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The nurse provides medical documentation, recommends health-related accommodations, and monitors implementation of health-related plan components

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The school nurse has no formal role in 504 plans

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The nurse serves as the 504 coordinator for all health-related disabilities

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The nurse approves or denies accommodations based on medical necessity