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

Activating the emergency response system and calling 911 is the first step in any cardiac emergency to ensure advanced help is en route.

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

Even after epinephrine administration, the student must be transported to the ED because biphasic reactions can occur hours later.

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

A seizure lasting more than 5 minutes is considered status epilepticus, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate EMS activation.

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

Answer

Immobilizing the head and neck in the position found and avoiding movement protects against worsening a potential spinal cord injury.

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

If blood glucose cannot be checked and the student is conscious and able to swallow, giving oral glucose is safe because treating hypoglycemia with sugar is life-saving while mild additional glucose in hyperglycemia is not immediately harmful.

CSN - Certified School Nurse Practice Test

CSN - Certified School Nurse Practice Test

CSN CSN Emergency Response & First Aid