Safety Training

Question 1

What are 2 important words for keeping children safe?

Answer 1

Prevention + Be Prepared

Question 2

What is the best way to prevent accidents?

Answer 2

Focused supervision

Question 3

How focused must you be on the children?

Answer 3

You must be able to hear children at all times and must be positioned to be able to see all children with a quick glance

Question 4

Supervision of children should be tailored to:

Answer 4

• The activities
• The arrangement of areas used
• The ages and abilities of the children

Question 5

Meals and snacks are considered what kind of risk for children?

Answer 5

High risk activity

Question 6

How should solid food be prepared to avoid choking?

Answer 6

• Solids must not be served in bottles
• Hotdogs/other solid finger foods should be cut length-wise and diced

Question 7

Mealtime Supervision:

Answer 7

• Must be in direct sight and sound of children when they are eating
• Supervision best done by sitting with child

Question 8

What is a food intolerance?

Answer 8

An adverse food-induced reaction that does not involve the immune system

Question 9

What is a food allergy and when does it occur?

Answer 9

The immune system’s reaction to a certain food, making the body respond as if the food is a dangerous substance

Question 10

How often is best to wait before introducing a new kind of food to a child?

Answer 10

2-3 days

Question 11

What are signs and symptoms of food intolerance/allergy?

Answer 11

• skin reaction
• behavior reaction
• digestive system reaction
• respiratory system reaction
• cardiovascular reaction

Question 12

What should be kept out of reach from children?

Answer 12

• chemicals
• medications
• small objects/choking hazards
• cords
• electrical outlets should be covered

Question 13

How can you reduce the risk of SIDS?

Answer 13

• Check sleeping infants by touch every 15 minutes
• Check body temperature
• Check position
• Place baby on its back
• Do not cover with blanket
• Use pillows, bumper pads, and other soft bedding items

Question 14

What tool is used to prevent choking by measuring small items?

Answer 14

A toy safety choke tube, or an empty paper towel/toilet paper roll

Question 15

What information should be included on an incident report?

Answer 15

• Child’s name and date of birth
• Name of report writer
• Date and time of incident
• Date and time report was written
• Description of incident
• Description of action taken

Question 16

What is Shaken Baby Syndrome?

Answer 16

Term used to describe abusive head trauma inflicted on infants and young children

Question 17

What are signs and symptoms of Abusive Head Trauma?

Answer 17

• Bruising, wounds, bulging soft spot
• Lethargy
• Inability for eyes to focus/track movement
• Lack of smiling/vocalization
• Poor eating, sucking, and swallowing

Question 18

What is Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)?

Answer 18

Everything a child does and everything that is provided for a child must be designated to their abilities, interests, and stage of development