CEA CEA Health, Safety & Crisis Management 3

Question 1

Under IDEA, what is required before physically restraining a student with a disability?

Accepted Answer

Restraint must be a last resort after less restrictive interventions have failed

Answer

IDEA and most state regulations require that physical restraint be used only as a last resort when a student poses imminent danger and less restrictive measures have failed.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a proactive safety strategy in the classroom?

Accepted Answer

Arranging furniture to allow clear sightlines and easy exit routes

Answer

Proactive environmental design — such as clear sightlines and accessible exits — reduces hazards and supports safe responses before incidents occur.

Question 3

A student tells an educational assistant they are thinking about hurting themselves. Which response is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Stay with the student and immediately notify the school counselor or administrator

Answer

Suicidal ideation requires the educational assistant to maintain proximity and immediately connect the student with a qualified mental health professional.

Question 4

What is the OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard's primary requirement for school staff who may contact blood?

Accepted Answer

Participation in an exposure control plan with PPE training

Answer

OSHA's bloodborne pathogen standard requires schools to implement an exposure control plan that includes training, PPE, and procedures to minimize exposure risk.

Question 5

During a severe weather shelter-in-place, where should students and staff go?

Accepted Answer

To interior rooms or hallways on the lowest floor away from windows

Answer

Severe weather shelter-in-place protocols direct everyone to interior, ground-level areas away from windows to minimize exposure to wind and debris.

CEA - Certified Educational Assistant Practice Test

CEA - Certified Educational Assistant Practice Test

CEA CEA Health, Safety & Crisis Management 3