CEA CEA Health, Safety & Crisis Management 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the first action an educational assistant should take when a student has a seizure in the classroom?
- Call 911 immediately
- Clear the area around the student and time the seizure (Correct answer)
- Restrain the student to prevent injury
- Place something in the student's mouth
Correct answer: Clear the area around the student and time the seizure
During a seizure, the priority is to protect the student by clearing nearby hazards and timing the episode to report to medical staff.
Question 2: Under FERPA, which of the following may an educational assistant share with a student's parent without written consent?
- The student's IEP evaluation results
- Directory information if the school has not opted out (Correct answer)
- Confidential counseling session notes
- Peer-reviewed behavioral incident reports
Correct answer: Directory information if the school has not opted out
FERPA permits schools to disclose designated directory information without consent unless a parent has opted out.
Question 3: A student discloses to an educational assistant that they are being abused at home. What is the MOST appropriate immediate response?
- Investigate the claim independently before reporting
- Reassure the student and report to a mandated reporter or administrator immediately (Correct answer)
- Promise the student confidentiality to build trust
- Wait to see if the student mentions it again
Correct answer: Reassure the student and report to a mandated reporter or administrator immediately
Educational assistants are typically mandated reporters and must report suspected abuse to a supervisor or appropriate authority without delay.
Question 4: Which universal precaution is MOST important when an educational assistant assists a student with a bleeding wound?
- Wearing disposable gloves before contact with blood (Correct answer)
- Applying pressure with bare hands to stop bleeding quickly
- Rinsing the wound with cold water before gloves are available
- Notifying parents before providing first aid
Correct answer: Wearing disposable gloves before contact with blood
Universal precautions require wearing gloves whenever there is potential contact with blood or bodily fluids to prevent disease transmission.
Question 5: During a fire drill, which group of students requires the most detailed individualized evacuation planning?
- English Language Learners
- Students with physical or mobility impairments (Correct answer)
- Students who are academically advanced
- Students who have missed previous drills
Correct answer: Students with physical or mobility impairments
Students with mobility impairments need individualized evacuation plans (PEEPs) because standard evacuation routes may be inaccessible to them.
Question 6: What does the term 'duty of care' mean for an educational assistant in a US school setting?
- Completing all assigned paperwork accurately
- Acting as a reasonable professional would to prevent foreseeable harm to students (Correct answer)
- Administering medication only as prescribed by a physician
- Following the teacher's lesson plan without modification
Correct answer: Acting as a reasonable professional would to prevent foreseeable harm to students
Duty of care is the legal and professional obligation to take reasonable steps to protect students from foreseeable harm.
CEA CEA Health, Safety & Crisis Management 1
What is the first action an educational assistant should take when a student has a seizure in the classroom?