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Korean Secondary Health Teacher Appointment Examination: School emergency recognition and immediate priorities

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School emergency recognition and immediate priorities

Emergency response begins with scene safety, a rapid assessment and prompt activation of the Korean emergency system. Serious airway, breathing or circulation problems should not wait for prolonged observation in the health room. Assign someone to call 119 and obtain the AED while appropriately trained responders begin indicated care. Follow current Korean resuscitation guidance and device prompts; an old overseas algorithm should not be treated as the local current standard.

For suspected stroke, record last-known-well time and avoid oral intake until swallowing safety has been assessed. For seizures, protect from injury, time the event and avoid objects in the mouth or forced restraint. A suspected fracture needs neurovascular assessment and appropriate immobilization rather than an attempted school-room reduction. Severe heat illness with altered mental status requires urgent cooling and emergency care.

Medication actions require the actual prescription, authorization, training and emergency plan. Antihistamines do not replace epinephrine in anaphylaxis, and oral sugar is unsafe for an unresponsive student. Continue observation and reassessment during the handoff. This written bank supports recognition of priorities, but hands-on CPR, AED, first-aid and school drills remain essential to safe performance.