ECE final exam

Question 1

When should infants have their hands washed?

Answer 1

After a diaper change
Before feeding
After playing

Question 2

Should you use baby powder when diapering?

Answer 2

No, It can dry out the infants skin and particles can get into their lungs

Question 3

When should you read the prescription label?

Answer 3

When taking out of the storage space
Before pouring it
When putting it back into the storage space

Question 4

What are the 5 rights of medication?

Answer 4

Child
Medication
Dose
Time
Route

Question 5

Where should medications be stored?

Answer 5

All medications should be stored in a locked cabinet, except for epi pens, they should be in the child’s immediate environment

Question 6

hOW CAN YOU STOP THE SPREAD OF BED BUGS?

Answer 6

Check blankets, clothing, and furniture daily, wash fabric with boiling water regularly

Question 7

Can you give children asprin, why or why not?

Answer 7

No, you won’t be able to watch for signs of severe illness or be able to monitor symptoms properly

Question 8

How does pinkeye spread?

Answer 8

Indirectly, though eye discharge

Question 9

When should you notify public health about diahrrea?

Answer 9

When two or more children have had it within 48 hours of eachother

Question 10

Are infections of the middle ear contagious?

Answer 10

No, the virus and bacteria can’t spread

Question 11

What are some recommendations from the CPA regarding exclusion?

Answer 11

If the child’s needs are more that staff can provide
If the illness prevents the child from participating fully
If the illness is a serious health risk

Question 12

Who should you be concerned for when managing illness?

Answer 12

The ill child: ensure that they are comfortable
Other children: is the illness contagious?
The parents: how is the illness impacting the family?

Question 13

How are health observations of a child helpful?

Answer 13

It’s a baseline to compare the child to for the rest of the day
Helps to monitor symptoms progress

Question 14

What are behavioral changes that could signal potential illness?

Answer 14

Lethargy
Sleepier than usual
Not alert
Uninterested in the environment
Unusually cranky
Inconsolable
Refusing to eat or drink

Question 15

What are physical signs of a potential illness?

Answer 15

Eye whites are yellow or red
Watery eyes
Runny nose
Child pulling at ears
Swollen gums
Wheezing
Coughing
Congestion

Question 16

Does HIV status need to be reported?

Answer 16

No, it’s against human rights, but it can be disclosed if wanted, but they don’t have to

Question 17

What do you do if the skin is broken by a bite?

Answer 17

Let it bleed
clean it with soap and water
Write an official report
notify both parents
notify public health
watch for redness or swelling

Question 18

What’s a host?

Answer 18

A person with an infection

Question 19

What is a germ

Answer 19

Bacteria, parasite, fungi, or virus that has potential to make someone ill

Question 20

What are some universal precaution stategies?

Answer 20

Wear gloves when dealing with bodily fluids
Cover cuts with bandages
Dispose of gloves after one use
Wash hands after contact with blood
Clean bloody surfaces with bleach

Question 21

What is assumed when using universal precautions?

Answer 21

That everyone has the potential to expose you to germs

Question 22

Why should pets not be allowed in daycares?

Answer 22

They can transfer illnesses to humans
Allergies
Put vulnerable people at risk

Question 23

What is the difference between cleaning and sanitizing?

Answer 23

Cleaning removes dirt, sanitizing removes germs

Question 24

How should solid surfaces be disinfected?

Answer 24

1 part bleach to 9 parts water

Question 25

What is the procedure for wiping children?

Answer 25

Always wipe from front to back and get in all of the skin folds, prevents bowel germs from getting into the urinary tract