NPC NPC Health, Safety & Emergency Procedures

Question 1

What should a paraprofessional do first when a student has a medical emergency in the classroom?

Accepted Answer

Call 911 if needed and alert the teacher and school nurse immediately

Answer

In a medical emergency, paraprofessionals should immediately notify the teacher, send for the school nurse, and call 911 if the situation is life-threatening.

Question 2

A student with a known peanut allergy accidentally ingests peanuts and begins showing signs of anaphylaxis. The paraprofessional should:

Accepted Answer

Activate emergency protocols immediately, use the epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen) if authorized, and call 911

Answer

Anaphylaxis is life-threatening and requires immediate action: administer epinephrine (if the paraprofessional is trained and authorized), call 911, and follow the student's Emergency Action Plan.

Question 3

Under OSHA standards and school safety policy, paraprofessionals should use universal precautions primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Prevent the spread of bloodborne pathogens by treating all blood/body fluids as potentially infectious

Answer

Universal precautions require treating all human blood and potentially infectious body fluids as if they contain bloodborne pathogens, protecting staff and students alike.

Question 4

A student reports that another student has a weapon at school. A paraprofessional should:

Accepted Answer

Confront the student with the alleged weapon directly

Answer

Any credible report of a weapon must be immediately reported to school administration; paraprofessionals should never attempt to handle such situations independently.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a school's lockdown drill?

Accepted Answer

To prepare students and staff to respond to an intruder or threat inside or near the school

Answer

Lockdown drills prepare staff and students to respond to an active threat by securing rooms, staying silent, and following established protocols to maximize safety.

(NPC) National Paraprofessional Certification Practice Test

(NPC) National Paraprofessional Certification Practice Test

NPC NPC Health, Safety & Emergency Procedures