CEA CEA Health, Safety & Crisis Management

Question 1

What is the first action an educational assistant should take when a student has a seizure in the classroom?

Accepted Answer

Clear the area around the student and time the seizure

Answer

Call 911 immediately

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Restrain the student to prevent injury

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Place something in the student's mouth

Question 2

Under FERPA, which of the following may an educational assistant share with a student's parent without written consent?

Accepted Answer

Directory information if the school has not opted out

Answer

The student's IEP evaluation results

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Confidential counseling session notes

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Peer-reviewed behavioral incident reports

Question 3

A student discloses to an educational assistant that they are being abused at home. What is the MOST appropriate immediate response?

Accepted Answer

Reassure the student and report to a mandated reporter or administrator immediately

Answer

Investigate the claim independently before reporting

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Promise the student confidentiality to build trust

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Wait to see if the student mentions it again

Question 4

Which universal precaution is MOST important when an educational assistant assists a student with a bleeding wound?

Accepted Answer

Wearing disposable gloves before contact with blood

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Applying pressure with bare hands to stop bleeding quickly

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Rinsing the wound with cold water before gloves are available

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Notifying parents before providing first aid

Question 5

During a fire drill, which group of students requires the most detailed individualized evacuation planning?

Accepted Answer

Students with physical or mobility impairments

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English Language Learners

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Students who are academically advanced

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Students who have missed previous drills

Question 6

What does the term 'duty of care' mean for an educational assistant in a US school setting?

Accepted Answer

Acting as a reasonable professional would to prevent foreseeable harm to students

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Completing all assigned paperwork accurately

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Administering medication only as prescribed by a physician

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Following the teacher's lesson plan without modification