Deck 12: The Physical Environment

Question 1

In creating a safe physical environment,caregivers must

A)cover all electrical outlets.
B)remove or tie up all drapery cords.
C)eliminate poisonous plant from the classroom.
D)All of these answers are correct.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Caregivers working with mixed-age groups must

A)put out different toys for different age groups.
B)define play spaces.
C)store certain materials up high.
D)All of these answers are correct.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which one of the following practices related to the physical environment is not recommended as developmentally appropriate for infants?

A)providing very few simple play objects
B)allowing infants to explore with their hands without distractions
C)providing novel multi-sensory toys with visually stimulating bright colors and movement
D)having available light-weight objects that babies can grasp,mouth,drop,turn and explore in various ways

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The CDA assessment process defines quality settings for infant and toddler care as those that are safe and promote health and learning.

Question 5

A well-designed environment benefits infants and toddlers by _____________.

A)supporting their emotional well-being
B)providing opportunities for sensory experiences
C)challenging their motor skills
D)All of these answers are correct.

Question 6

Advantages of family child care homes include _____________.

A)the smaller size,which can be comforting to children who are easily over-stimulated
B)less of an "institutionalized feel"
C)greater variety in the environmental setup for mixed age groups
D)All of these answers are correct.

Question 7

Caregiver's choices can encourage or discourage a mother's decision to continue breast-feeding.

Question 8

You should only feed infants under one year a natural sweetener like honey.

Question 9

To help ensure a safe environment,infant and toddler caregivers should all receive training in first aid and CPR.

Question 10

Chronically ill or medically fragile children _____________.

A)should be treated exactly the same as all children so they don't feel different
B)may need closer attention to health and sanitation practices because of possible immunity problems
C)should never be placed in child care
D)should be kept isolated at all times

Question 11

Quality settings for infant and toddler care should _____________.

A)be safe environments
B)promote health
C)facilitate learning
D)All of these answers are correct.

Question 12

_____________ is a first consideration in planning for infants and toddlers.

A)Safety
B)Providing a stimulating environment
C)Space
D)Offering a large variety of toys

Question 13

When infants and toddlers are in the same room,it is important to be flexible.

Question 14

In creating a healthful environment

A)children and staff in the program wash hands often.
B)each child has his own bed,cot or pad.
C)toys are cleaned daily.
D)All of these answers are correct.

Question 15

A high quality infant-toddler environment has balance in the following dimensions except

A)intrusion-seclusion.
B)hard-soft.
C)open-closed.
D)loud-bright.