Child safety and nutrition exam 1

During the first six months, an infant can be expected to grow almost one inch in length per month

True

Two-year-olds can be expected to play cooperatively with one another

False

Norms are skills that children should be able to demonstrate at a certain age

False

Oral hygiene practices should be implemented as soon as a child’s permanent teeth have erupted

False

The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model establishes health and safety regulations that schools must follow

False

The current definition of health emphasizes the

interrelatedness of physical, mental, economic, cultural, and social well-being

The most important reason for including health education in early childhood programs is to

Help children develop sound health habits and concepts at an early age

Measures taken to protect children’s safety require an understanding of their:

Developmental stages and abilities

The term heredity refers to

transmission of genetic characteristics

Neural connections form as the result of

Daily experience

What program makes low-cost health insurance available to income eligible families

Children’s health insurance program

The objective of the Active People, Health Nation initiative is to

Provide safe and accessible travel routes, facilities, and recreational activities

The leading cause of death among young children is

Unintentional injuries

The concept of preventative health implies that individuals must assume some responsibility for their personal

Well being

A persons health is determined by a combination of environmental factors and

genetics

The concept of gender identity begins to emerge at around age

Seven to eight

Learning to control aggressive behaviors is important for children’s _____

Social-emotional

Inadequate or unpredictable access to a healthy diet is called

Food insecurity

Conclusions about a child’s health should only be reached after information has been gathered from multiple sources

True

Some cavities and dental deformities can be detected during health checks

True

Information about children’s health:

Is protected by the Buckley Amendment and cannot be released without parental/guardian permission

Teachers are in a prime position to observe children because:

They see children in relation to other children of the same age

While checking in on Carlos, you observe that his throat is red and his skin feels warm. You should:

Call Carlos’s mother and advise her to contact their doctor

Early detection of health impairments:

Avoids untimely delays in arranging intervention services

Daily health checks provide useful information about children’s:

General Health Status

Mongolian patches appear as:

Bluish areas, similar to bruises

Rashes associated with communicable illnesses are more likely to be observed:

Over warmer parts of the body, such as back and chest

The results of daily health assessments should be:

Recorded as anecdotal notes following each assessment or observation

A completed physical form and updated immunization record are not required for admission to early childhood and public-school programs in most states

False

Behavioral indicators and routine screenings are effective tools for the early detection of children’s hearing disorders

True

Dental exams are encouraged but not always required

True

Young children learn primarily through their sensory organs

eyes, ears, nose, hands, and mouth

What screening tests are commonly used to assess children’s visual acuity?

Single-surround HOTV Letters

Common vision disorders include

Amblyopia, Myopia, and Strabismus

Delayed language development or abnormal speech patterns can include

Stuttering and sound substitution, Monotone voice

Malnutrition is a ____________of sufficient food or essential nutrients.

Lack

Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body fails to produce adequate insulin

True

Leukemia is the most common form of childhood cancer

True

Food intolerances are an immune disorder that is typically not outgrown

False

Behavior problems, intellectual disability, and appetite loss may be symptoms of lead poisoning

True

Eczema is a classic symptom of contacting-type allergies

True

Anemia is caused by the over-production of red blood cells, which interferes with their ability to deliver oxygen to the cells

False

Children who have seizures are likely to develop brain damage and behavior disorders

False

Allergic disorders are generally thought to be:

Hereditary

Anaphylaxis is:

A life-threatening allergic reaction

A focal onset seizure is characterized by:

Momentary interruption of attention and activity

To care for a child who is experiencing an asthma attack, you would do all of the following EXCEPT:

Insist that the child lie down

Sudden stiffness followed by a loss of consciousness and generalized convulsive movements are characteristic signs of a(n):

Generalized-onset seizure

Chronic illnesses can be difficult to recognize because:

Symptoms often develop slowly over time, which makes them more difficult to detect

Children who have had cancer and undergone radiation to their head may experience permanent:

Hearing loss

Most children who develop type 2 diabetes must:

Lose weight and follow a healthy diet

Allergens such as laundry detergents, hand lotions, and grass are classified as:

Contacts

The toys in an infant-toddler unit should be removed and washed after one child has played with them and before they are given to another child

True

The label on prescription medication is an acceptable form of physician approval

True

Immunizations provide lifetime immunity against all preventable childhood diseases

True

Medications can be safely stored on a high shelf or in a cabinet that is inaccessible to children

False

Schools should not accept responsibility for administering medications to young children

False

Surfaces contaminated with blood or feces can be adequately cleaned with soap and water

False

Separating toddlers in diapers from children who are toilet-trained can help to reduce the spread of intestinal illnesses in group settings

True

A child is capable of infecting others during the acute stage of a communicable illness

True

Children’s age and immature development place them at high risk for communicable illness

True

At what age is the first MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine typically given to children?

12 months

The length of an incubation stage:

Varies for each communicable illnesses

Exclusion policies:

Serve as guidelines for deciding when a child is too ill to attend group care

A pathogen is the:

Organism responsible for infecting an individual

Most children’s communicable illnesses are the result of:

Respiratory infections

A child is most contagious during which stage?

Acute

Giardiasis is a communicable illness that is transmitted:

Through direct and indirect contact with infected fecal material

Universal infection control precautions require teachers to:

Wear disposable gloves when handling items contaminated with body fluids

A child who was exposed to influenza several days ago, felt fine yesterday, but develops a high fever, diarrhea, and lethargy today is in what stage of the illness?

Acute

Which of these signs would not be an early indication of a communicable illness?

A rash that is fading

An adult who does not practice good hand washing after changing an infant’s diaper could spread which of the following illnesses?

Giardia and pinworms

Small group size, teacher qualifications, and low child-teacher ratios are features associated with high quality programs?

True

Children may be exposed to toxic chemicals from paints, carpet, and cleaning supplies used in classroom environments

True

When families obtain lists of openings from a resource and referral agency, they can be assured the programs reflect a high standard of care

False

Federal law requires that all early education programs be licensed or registered

False

Recruiting volunteer families to transport children on field trips is a safe and cost saving option for programs

False

Outdoor play spaces should be enclosed by a fence that is a minimum of 6 to 8 feet high

False

Developmentally appropriate learning environments and activities should reflect children’s needs, interests, and abilities

True

Rooms occupied by young children should always have two exits

True

The minimum indoor classroom space that is recommended per child is

35 square feet

Licensing regulations

Reflect minimal requirements

Group size is important for:

Quality early education and childcare

Oven cleaners, charcoal lighter fluid, and weed killer are examples of substances that should:

Be stored in a locked cabinet

Research has demonstrated that a positive relationship exists between high quality childcare and:

Optimum child development

Exposure to indoor air pollutants in known to increase the incidence of:

Upper respiratory infections

An appropriate choice of outdoor play equipment for a toddler play yard would be:

A small wooden playhouse

New playgrounds should:

Be fully accessible and meet ADA standards

Licensing regulations are established

By individual states

Swings and trampolines

Pose a significant safety risk and should not be included on group setting play yards

Outdoor play areas should be an extension of the classroom

True

Exposure to secondhand smoke increases a child’s risk for developing ear infections

True

Ringworm is transmitted through direct and indirect contact

True

Chickenpox is only transmitted through direct contact with the blisters

False

Children who develop a heat rash should be excluded from group care or school until they are symptom free

False

The incidence of chickenpox, colds, hepatitis, and impetigo can be reduced by practicing thorough handwashing

True

Children who are infected with head lice should have their hair treated with kerosene or other oil product

False

Because rubella is seldom experienced in our country, it is no longer necessary for children to be immunized

False

A child who complains of feeling dizzy should be made to lie down quietly until the symptoms pass

True

Dehydration can be a serious complication of repeated diarrhea, particularly in infants

True