CTA Health, Safety & School Environment Flashcards
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A student suddenly collapses in the classroom. The teacher assistant's first action should be to:
Answer: Activate the emergency response system and call for help
Activating the emergency response system ensures that trained medical personnel respond quickly to a student who has collapsed.
A student discloses suspected child abuse to a teacher assistant. Under mandatory reporting laws, the assistant must:
Answer: Report the disclosure to the appropriate authorities according to school protocol
Mandatory reporting laws require school personnel, including teacher assistants, to report suspected abuse to appropriate authorities without delay or independent investigation.
During a fire drill, a teacher assistant's primary responsibility is to:
Answer: Assist the lead teacher in safely evacuating all students according to the school's emergency plan
During a fire drill, the teacher assistant helps the lead teacher safely and efficiently evacuate all students in accordance with the school's emergency procedures.
Which practice best supports a safe and positive school environment?
Answer: Consistently enforcing school rules and addressing bullying immediately
Consistently enforcing school rules and addressing bullying immediately prevents escalation and communicates that all students deserve a safe environment.
A student has a documented food allergy. A teacher assistant should:
Answer: Know and follow the student's allergy action plan as documented by school health staff
Teacher assistants must know and follow the student's documented allergy action plan to ensure a rapid and appropriate response in the event of an allergic reaction.
Which of the following is an appropriate way for a teacher assistant to maintain student confidentiality related to health information?
Answer: Sharing health information only with personnel who need it to support the student
Health information is protected by confidentiality laws and should be shared only with school personnel who need to know in order to support the student appropriately.