Chapter 11: Prompting Children’s Safety Flashcards

1
Q

Substance that induces vomiting:

A

Emetic

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2
Q

Formal document outlining the law:

A

Statute

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3
Q

Not giving children the basic needs of life:

A

Neglect

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4
Q

Harming a child’s self concept:

A

Emotional Abuse

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5
Q

Includes fondling and indecent exposure:

A

Sexual abuse

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6
Q

May sometimes be called rules:

A

Limits

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7
Q

There are dangers _______ in child care centers. (Fill in the blank)

A

Everywhere

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8
Q

Most accidents in child care centers are…

A

…preventable.

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9
Q

To properly supervise children, you should keep your back…

A

…to the classroom wall.

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10
Q

A classroom should never have ________ adults than required by law for its age level and group size. (Fill in the blank)

A

Fewer

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11
Q

Younger children should be organized in ________ groups than older children. (Fill in the blank)

A

Larger

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12
Q

If not reminded children will ignore or forget…

A

….safety limits.

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13
Q

Classroom lights should be ____ ____ during a fire. (Fill in the blank)

A

Left on

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14
Q

TWO-THIRDS of poisoned occur in children under _____ years of age. (Fill in the blank)

A

5

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15
Q

Preschool teachers may have to ______ __ _____ after making a child abuse report. (Fill in the blank)

A

Testify in court

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16
Q

Education is a ________ function in an early childhood program. (Fill in the blank)

A

Secondary

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17
Q

Directors are always responsible for the….

A

…..acts of their employees.

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18
Q

Center personnel can be liable for improper…

A

…food storage.

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19
Q

Center directors should constantly…

A

…supervise the environment to ensure it is safe.

20
Q

Parents should have _______ access to all their child’s records maintained by the center. (Fill in the blank)

A

Unlimited

21
Q

Center personnel can be liable for ________ __________. (Fill in the blank)

A

Corporal punishment

22
Q

After evacuating a building in an emergency, you should take ____. (Fill in the blank)

A

Roll

23
Q

Windows with screens or gates…

A

….could be kept open.

24
Q

Plants are a leading cause of _________ among young children. (Fill in the blank)

A

Poisoning

25
Q

A toy that is safe for one child…

A

…isn’t safe for ALL children.

26
Q

Safety limits should be _____. (Fill in the blank)

A

Simple

27
Q

When it comes to toy safety, important teacher responsibilities include:

A

a.) selecting safe toys
b.) supervising children as they use toys
And
c.) teaching children about safe toy use

28
Q

When checking a fire extinguisher for problems you should report all of the following except:

A

An intact pin and tamper seal.

29
Q

Whom should you call first if you suspect a child has eaten a poison?

A

The poison control center

30
Q

Liable means:

A

Having a responsibility upheld by law.

31
Q

Emotion abuse includes:

A

Insufficient love

32
Q

Neglect includes:

A

Inadequate medical care.

33
Q

Out of all reported sexual abuse cases against children, only ____% are committed by strangers. (Fill in the blank)

A

10 to 15 %

34
Q

The privacy law is designed to protect:

A

Children

35
Q

Which is not a sign of malnutrition:

A

High energy level

36
Q

What is NOT true concerning sexual abuse?

A

Children often lie about child abuse.

37
Q

If you DO NOT know what substance a child swallowed, you should?

A

Call the Poison Control Center.

38
Q

List 3 signs that a child may be neglected:
(There is more answers found in the text book these are just examples, so if you have something different you may not be incorrect!)

A

1.) The child seems always hungry.
2.) The child appears fatigued or falls asleep.
3.) The child wears inappropriate or unclean clothes.

39
Q

What safety precautions should an early childhood teacher take to keep children safe from sun damage?

A

1.) apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen 30 minutes before going outside.
2.) check UV index before going outside
3.) limit sun exposure between 10:00am and 2:00pm

40
Q

What is the 1st step in evacuating a building?

A

Sound the fire alarm.

41
Q

What is the 2nd step in evacuating a building?

A

Evacuating the building

42
Q

What is the 3rd step in evacuating a building?

A

When leaving the building, leave lights on and close doors without locking them.

43
Q

What is the 4th step in evacuating a building?

A

Call the fire department after leaving the building.

44
Q

What is the 5th step in evacuating a building?

A

Take roll as soon as the children are together safely.

45
Q

What is the 6th step in evacuating a building?

A

When firefighters come, report weather everyone is out of the building.