CIA CIA Student Health, Safety & Crisis Response 2

Question 1

A student tells the CIA they feel suicidal. The CIA's immediate response should be:

Accepted Answer

Take the disclosure seriously, stay with the student, and alert the supervising teacher and counselor immediately

Answer

Suicidal disclosures must be taken seriously, the student must not be left alone, and qualified school staff must be notified immediately.

Question 2

Which is an example of appropriate universal health precaution a CIA should practice daily?

Accepted Answer

Washing hands before and after student contact and when handling bodily fluids

Answer

Consistent hand hygiene and use of gloves for bodily fluid contact are foundational universal health precautions in school settings.

Question 3

A student's IEP requires administration of medication during the school day. Who is responsible for administering it?

Accepted Answer

A trained, authorized school nurse or designated trained staff per district policy

Answer

Medication administration must be performed by a school nurse or specifically designated and trained staff according to district policy and state law.

Question 4

During a fire drill, a student with a mobility impairment cannot use the stairs. The CIA should:

Accepted Answer

Follow the school's pre-established evacuation plan, which may include an area of refuge

Answer

Schools are required to have individualized evacuation plans for students with mobility impairments, often including designated areas of refuge.

Question 5

A student in your care is injured on the playground. After ensuring immediate safety, the CIA's next step is to:

Accepted Answer

Report the injury to the supervising teacher and school nurse and complete an incident report

Answer

All injuries must be reported to the teacher and nurse, and an incident report is completed to document the event and protect all parties.

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CIA CIA Student Health, Safety & Crisis Response 2