CEA Health, Safety & Crisis Management Flashcards
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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?
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.
Which of the following best describes a 'lockdown' drill in a US school?
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.
An educational assistant notices a student appears drowsy and has slurred speech after returning from lunch. What should the assistant do FIRST?
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.
What is the primary purpose of a Student Emergency Information Card kept in the school office?
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.
Which action BEST supports psychological safety for students during a school crisis?
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.
What is the correct procedure for an educational assistant who suspects a student has a concussion during recess?
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.