Chapter 11: Prompting Children’s Safety

Question 1

Substance that induces vomiting:

Answer 1

Emetic

Question 2

Formal document outlining the law:

Answer 2

Statute

Question 3

Not giving children the basic needs of life:

Answer 3

Neglect

Question 4

Harming a child’s self concept:

Answer 4

Emotional Abuse

Question 5

Includes fondling and indecent exposure:

Answer 5

Sexual abuse

Question 6

May sometimes be called rules:

Answer 6

Limits

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Everywhere

Question 8

Most accidents in child care centers are…

Answer 8

…preventable.

Question 9

To properly supervise children, you should keep your back…

Answer 9

…to the classroom wall.

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Fewer

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Larger

Question 12

If not reminded children will ignore or forget…

Answer 12

….safety limits.

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Left on

Question 14

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

Answer 14

5

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Testify in court

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Secondary

Question 17

Directors are always responsible for the….

Answer 17

…..acts of their employees.

Question 18

Center personnel can be liable for improper…

Answer 18

…food storage.

Question 19

Center directors should constantly…

Answer 19

…supervise the environment to ensure it is safe.

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Unlimited

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Corporal punishment

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Roll

Question 23

Windows with screens or gates…

Answer 23

….could be kept open.

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Poisoning

Question 25

A toy that is safe for one child…

Answer 25

…isn’t safe for ALL children.

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Simple

Question 27

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

Answer 27

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

Question 28

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

Answer 28

An intact pin and tamper seal.

Question 29

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

Answer 29

The poison control center

Question 30

Liable means:

Answer 30

Having a responsibility upheld by law.

Question 31

Emotion abuse includes:

Answer 31

Insufficient love

Question 32

Neglect includes:

Answer 32

Inadequate medical care.

Question 33

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

Answer 33

10 to 15 %

Question 34

The privacy law is designed to protect:

Answer 34

Children

Question 35

Which is not a sign of malnutrition:

Answer 35

High energy level

Question 36

What is NOT true concerning sexual abuse?

Answer 36

Children often lie about child abuse.

Question 37

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

Answer 37

Call the Poison Control Center.

Question 38

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!)

Answer 38

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

Question 39

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

Answer 39

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

Question 40

What is the 1st step in evacuating a building?

Answer 40

Sound the fire alarm.

Question 41

What is the 2nd step in evacuating a building?

Answer 41

Evacuating the building

Question 42

What is the 3rd step in evacuating a building?

Answer 42

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

Question 43

What is the 4th step in evacuating a building?

Answer 43

Call the fire department after leaving the building.

Question 44

What is the 5th step in evacuating a building?

Answer 44

Take roll as soon as the children are together safely.

Question 45

What is the 6th step in evacuating a building?

Answer 45

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