Breathe In, Breathe Out
Which of the following may be a sign of an asthma episode:
A. Wheezing
B. Coughing
C. Shortness of breath
D. Chest tightness
E. Difficulty breathing
F. All of the above
F. All of the above
What is the name given to the neurological disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations, and sometimes loss of awareness?
Epilepsy
What is the name given to the condition in which the body does not produce insulin?
Diabetes
What is the name given to the disorder characterized by an ongoing pattern of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity across multiple settings?
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
What should you do if you come into contact with blood or other bodily fluids?
Treat all bodily fluids as if they are contaminated with pathogens and use personal protective equipment (PPE) before handling.
What should you do if a student is exhibiting signs of an asthma attack?
Call for a school nurse and allow the student to use an inhaler (if they have one). If no nurse is available, call 911 for immediate care.
True or false: Epileptic seizures are always accompanied by intense muscle spasms and loss of consciousness.
False. Many seizures can be subtle and hard to recognize. In fact, there are more than 20 different kinds of epileptic seizures!
Who should be contacted if a student experiences a diabetic emergency, such as loss of consciousness or seizure?
911, school nurse or health aide, and the student’s parents/guardians.
How is ADHD most commonly diagnosed?
Completion of behavior rating scales completed by parents, teachers, and sometimes students.
What is the #1 cause of preventable death after injury?
Bleeding
True or false: An individual will always have the same reaction to an allergen.
False. Each allergic reaction can be different from the previous one. All allergic reactions should be considered potentially life-threatening.
Which of the following actions should you do if someone is having a seizure?
A. Keep them sitting upright
B. Try to hold them down
C. Lay them on their side
D. Put something in their mouth
C. Lay them on their side. (Do not try to hold them down or put anything in their mouth!)
What is the prescribed treatment plan for a person with diabetes experiencing hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar?
Escort them to the nurse or health aide who will test the student’s blood sugar and administer insulin.
What are the two most common ways to treat ADHD?
Behavior therapy and prescription medication.
Name three common bloodborne pathogens.
Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
If a student is exhibiting signs of anaphylaxis, what is the recommended course of action?
Administer epinephrine (most commonly an Epi-Pen), call 911, and stay with the student.
Information about a student’s medical condition related to seizures must be provided in what document?
Seizure Action Plan, often included in a 504 or IEP.
What is the prescribed treatment plan for a person with diabetes experiencing hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar?
Take them to a nurse or give them 15 grams of carbohydrates such as 4 ounces of fruit juice, 4 ounces of regular soda, not diet, 3-5 glucose tablets, 3 packages of sugar, or 1-2 tablespoons of cake icing.
True or false: School personnel have a responsibility to tell parents that their child has ADHD.
False. While school staff can have honest conversations about concerns they are seeing in a classroom, only a medical professional can diagnose a child with ADHD.
If you are not comfortable using first aid to control bleeding, what action should you still take when encountering a life-threatening injury?
Call 911 or instruct someone nearby to call 911. No matter what, do not leave the injured person alone.
Anaphylaxis is a severe reaction to an allergen. Name at least four of the most common food allergies.
Peanuts, milk, tree nuts, wheat, soy, eggs, fish, and shellfish
Some seizures are brought on by certain situations, or triggers. Name three of the four most common triggers.
Tiredness/lack of sleep, stress, alcohol, not taking medication as prescribed.
Name at least four symptoms of hypoglycemia.
Sweating, confusion, headache, hunger, slurred speech, shaking, looking pale, numbness of lips.
Name at least five adjustments to classroom practices that can help minimize distractions and enhance focus for students with ADHD.
Flexible seating, reward system, frequent feedback, regular short breaks, visual schedules and checklists, extended time on assignments and tests, chunking directions, allow choices for demonstrating mastery
Which of the following should always be the step of last resort to stop a bleed?
A. Apply pressure with gauze
B. Pack the wound
C. Apply a tourniquet above the wound
C. Apply a tourniquet above the wound. Tourniquets can be found in Stop the Bleed kits in each building.