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

Answer

Unexplained bruises, especially in various stages of healing, are a warning sign of potential physical abuse and must be documented and reported to a mandated reporter.

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

Answer

Schools require written permission from both the parent and a licensed healthcare provider before any medication — prescription or over-the-counter — can be administered to a student.

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

Answer

Hypoglycemia requires prompt treatment per the student's individualized health plan, typically involving a fast-acting carbohydrate source; untreated low blood sugar can be dangerous.

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

Answer

Duty of care requires school staff to act with reasonable caution to protect students from foreseeable harm, and failure to do so can result in legal liability.

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

Answer

Paraprofessionals have a responsibility to intervene in bullying, support the targeted student, document what occurred, and report it through proper channels per school anti-bullying policy.

(NPC) National Paraprofessional Certification Practice Test

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NPC NPC Health, Safety & Emergency Procedures 2