NPC NPC Health, Safety & Emergency Procedures 2

Question 1

Which of the following is a sign of possible child abuse that a paraprofessional should document and report?

Accepted Answer

Unexplained bruises in various stages of healing on a young child

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A student who always brings a packed lunch

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A student who prefers to read alone at recess

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A student who receives perfect attendance awards

Question 2

When administering medication to a student, a paraprofessional must:

Accepted Answer

Follow the district's medication policy, which typically requires written authorization from a parent and physician

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Use their own judgment about dosage if the prescription is unclear

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Administer any medication a parent sends in without authorization

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Give medication only if the student requests it themselves

Question 3

A student with Type 1 diabetes shows signs of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Which response is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Follow the student's diabetes management plan, which typically involves giving juice or glucose tablets

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Have the student rest quietly and do nothing until a parent is called

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Restrict food and wait for symptoms to resolve naturally

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Ask the student to exercise to raise blood sugar

Question 4

What does the term 'duty of care' mean for a paraprofessional?

Accepted Answer

The legal obligation to take reasonable steps to prevent foreseeable harm to students

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Performing custodial duties like cleaning classrooms

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Filing paperwork accurately and on time

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Attending all staff professional development sessions

Question 5

A student is being bullied repeatedly by classmates. A paraprofessional who witnesses bullying should:

Accepted Answer

Intervene immediately, support the targeted student, document the incident, and report it to the teacher

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Tell the bullied student to ignore it and toughen up

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Handle it informally by mediating between students privately

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Assume the teacher already knows and do nothing

Question 6

Which of the following best describes proper playground supervision practices for a paraprofessional?

Accepted Answer

Scanning the entire area continuously, positioning yourself for maximum visibility, and remaining alert to hazards

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Standing in one spot and only watching nearby students

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Only supervising students assigned to your specific class

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Using personal phone time when students appear to be playing safely