ESPC Playground & Bus Supervision Safety 2

Question 1

A student falls from the monkey bars and is unresponsive. What is the FIRST action a paraprofessional should take?

Accepted Answer

Send another student to get help while staying with the injured child

Answer

The paraprofessional should never leave an unresponsive student alone; sending another student for help while remaining on scene is the correct protocol.

Question 2

During bus supervision, a student begins choking on a snack. The student can still cough forcefully. What should the supervisor do?

Accepted Answer

Encourage the student to keep coughing and monitor closely

Answer

A student who can cough forcefully is moving air and should be encouraged to keep coughing, as this is the most effective way to clear a mild obstruction.

Question 3

Which of the following is the safest surface material under playground equipment according to safety standards?

Accepted Answer

Engineered wood chips

Answer

Engineered wood chips are an approved loose-fill material that meets ASTM impact attenuation standards to reduce fall-related injuries.

Question 4

A student on the bus is standing in the aisle while the bus is moving. What should the supervisor do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Calmly but firmly direct the student to sit down immediately

Answer

The immediate safety risk requires the supervisor to direct the student to sit down right away, as standing during transit is a serious hazard.

Question 5

A paraprofessional notices a piece of playground equipment has a broken component with a sharp edge. What is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

Remove students from the equipment and report it to administration immediately

Answer

Broken equipment with sharp edges poses immediate danger; students must be removed and the hazard reported so it can be properly repaired or blocked off.

(ESPC) Education Support Professional Certified Practice Test

(ESPC) Education Support Professional Certified Practice Test

ESPC Playground & Bus Supervision Safety 2