CEA CEA Health, Safety & Crisis Management 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A student with a severe peanut allergy accidentally ingests a peanut product. The student's epinephrine auto-injector is available. Who should administer it first if the nurse is unavailable?
- Wait for emergency services to arrive
- The trained educational assistant or designee following the student's emergency action plan (Correct answer)
- The classroom teacher regardless of training
- Another student who has seen it used before
Correct answer: The trained educational assistant or designee following the student's emergency action plan
A trained designee should administer epinephrine per the student's emergency action plan when anaphylaxis is suspected and the nurse is unavailable.
Question 2: Which of the following best describes a 'lockdown' drill in a US school?
- Students practice evacuating the building in an orderly manner
- Students and staff secure themselves inside locked rooms away from a threat (Correct answer)
- Students practice shelter-in-place for severe weather
- Staff practice contacting parents during an emergency
Correct answer: Students and staff secure themselves inside locked rooms away from a threat
A lockdown drill prepares students and staff to secure classrooms and stay hidden from an active threat inside or near the building.
Question 3: An educational assistant notices a student appears drowsy and has slurred speech after returning from lunch. What should the assistant do FIRST?
- Send the student to the office alone
- Allow the student to sleep it off at their desk
- Notify the teacher and school nurse immediately (Correct answer)
- Call the student's parents without informing school staff
Correct answer: Notify the teacher and school nurse immediately
Sudden drowsiness and slurred speech may indicate a medical emergency or substance issue, requiring immediate notification of the teacher and nurse.
Question 4: What is the primary purpose of a Student Emergency Information Card kept in the school office?
- To document academic accommodations
- To provide critical medical and contact information for use in emergencies (Correct answer)
- To record disciplinary incidents during the school year
- To track attendance and tardiness patterns
Correct answer: To provide critical medical and contact information for use in emergencies
Emergency information cards ensure staff have immediate access to medical alerts, allergies, and emergency contacts when a student needs urgent care.
Question 5: Which action BEST supports psychological safety for students during a school crisis?
- Describing detailed information about the threat so students understand the danger
- Maintaining a calm demeanor and providing clear, age-appropriate reassurance (Correct answer)
- Encouraging students to text family members to reduce anxiety
- Allowing students to leave the classroom to reduce overcrowding
Correct answer: Maintaining a calm demeanor and providing clear, age-appropriate reassurance
Remaining calm and offering clear, honest, age-appropriate communication helps regulate students' fear responses during a crisis.
Question 6: What is the correct procedure for an educational assistant who suspects a student has a concussion during recess?
- Allow the student to rest for 10 minutes and return to play
- Remove the student from activity immediately and refer to the school nurse (Correct answer)
- Give the student water and monitor for 30 minutes in the classroom
- Contact parents at the end of the school day if symptoms persist
Correct answer: Remove the student from activity immediately and refer to the school nurse
Concussion protocols require removing the student from activity immediately and having them evaluated by a qualified health professional.
CEA CEA Health, Safety & Crisis Management 2
A student with a severe peanut allergy accidentally ingests a peanut product.
The student's epinephrine auto-injector is available.
Who should administer it first if the nurse is unavailable?