CEA Health, Safety & Crisis Management Flashcards

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.