CSN CSN Emergency Response & First Aid

Question 1

A student is found unresponsive and not breathing normally. What is the school nurse's FIRST action?

Accepted Answer

Activate the emergency response system and call 911

Answer

Begin rescue breathing immediately

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Administer epinephrine from the emergency kit

Answer

Place the student in the recovery position

Question 2

During an anaphylactic reaction, a student's epinephrine auto-injector has been administered. What is the next priority action?

Accepted Answer

Call 911 and transport to the emergency department

Answer

Observe the student for 15 minutes and discharge to class

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Administer a second dose of epinephrine immediately

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Give oral antihistamines as a follow-up treatment

Question 3

A student arrives at the health office after a seizure. The seizure has stopped and the student is postictal. Which finding requires IMMEDIATE emergency activation?

Accepted Answer

The seizure lasted longer than 5 minutes

Answer

The student is confused and sleepy

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The student had a known history of epilepsy

Answer

The student bit their tongue during the seizure

Question 4

A student sustains a suspected cervical spine injury after a fall. The school nurse should:

Accepted Answer

Immobilize the head and neck and avoid moving the student

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Help the student to a chair to keep them comfortable

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Apply a cervical collar from the first aid kit

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Have the student walk to the health office for assessment

Question 5

Which action is MOST appropriate when a student presents with signs of a diabetic emergency but the nurse cannot determine if it is hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia?

Accepted Answer

Administer oral glucose if the student is conscious and able to swallow

Answer

Withhold all treatment until a blood glucose reading is obtained

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Inject glucagon immediately

Answer

Call the parent and wait for further instructions

Question 6

A student is suspected of having a severe asthma attack and does not have their rescue inhaler at school. The school nurse should:

Accepted Answer

Use a stock albuterol inhaler per standing orders and call 911 if no improvement

Answer

Have the student sit quietly until their parent arrives with the inhaler

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Administer epinephrine from the emergency kit as a substitute

Answer

Send the student home immediately to use their inhaler