Deck 8: Safety Management

Question 1

Crib mobiles and nesting toys are appropriate choices for an eight-month-old infant.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

It is important to determine if any children are allergic to animals before bringing a pet into the classroom.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The majority of accidents in early childhood and school-based settings occur:

A) indoors
B) at the beginning of a session
C) outdoors
D) during cold weather

Answer 3

outdoors

Question 4

Teachers should examine job descriptions carefully and be sure they have the required qualifications before accepting a position.

Question 5

All of the following safety features must be considered when purchasing an infant crib except:

A) slats that are no more than 4 inches apart
B) a mattress that fits snugly against the crib sides
C) the ease of lowering the crib sides
D) no missing or cracked slats

Question 6

The majority of toy-related deaths are due to:

A) breakage
B) choking
C) toxic construction materials
D) electrocution

Question 7

Once safety guidelines have been established:

A) they should be explained carefully to children
B) children can be trusted to remember and follow them consistently
C) adult supervision can be relaxed
D) children are unlikely to misuse play equipment

Question 8

An appropriate birthday present for your two-year-old nephew would be:

A) a bright yellow teething ring
B) a big box of standard-size Legos
C) large wooden beads for stringing
D) a shiny red tricycle

Question 9

Negligence refers to:

A) failure to protect children from all unintentional injury
B) careless and questionable safety management
C) failure to maintain accurate safety records
D) lack of first aid training

Question 10

Infants and toddlers:

A) sustain fewer injuries than do older children because they are less mobile
B) have the same rate of life-threatening injuries as older children
C) experience the highest rate of life-threatening injuries
D) are more likely to follow adult warnings

Question 11

A teacher's failure to prevent a child from being injured is always considered negligence.

Question 12

Although field trips can enhance children's learning, they also present added risk and liability concerns.

Question 13

A well-planned lesson on street-crossing safety is an example of incidental learning.

Question 14

Carefully maintained accident records are important because the severity of an injury may not be immediately known.

Question 15

The prevention of unintentional injuries requires:

A) the elimination of all risks and hazards
B) extensive teacher experience
C) the establishment of strict rules and regulations
D) an awareness of children's developmental skills and anticipation of their actions

Question 16

Age warnings on toys are useful for determining if they are a safe choice for children.

Question 17

Simple art supplies-such as crayons, markers, play dough, and blunt scissors-would make a nice gift for a toddler.

Question 18

Whenever new play equipment is added to children's environments, safety must be a prime concern.

Question 19

Safety rules should:

A) frighten children so they aren't likely to repeat the misbehavior
B) eliminate the need for adult supervision
C) describe acceptable behavior
D) provide detailed explanations about how toys and play equipment are to be used

Question 20

A teacher's failure to uphold the legal and professional responsibilities associated with the care of young children is called:

A) negligence
B) tort
C) a statutory offense
D) professional misdemeanor

Question 21

Young children have difficulty understanding the implications of a disaster due to their thinking.

Question 22

Children should never be left .

Question 23

When teachers or children are unfamiliar with a classroom environment or routines, the likelihood of an
____________________ occurring increases.

Question 24

Although children may be taught safety rules, adults must continue to their play.

Question 25

What risk factors increase the probability of an unintentional injury occurring in a group or school setting?

Question 26

What are the four basic principles of safety risk management?

Question 27

Age warnings provided by manufacturers on children's toys:

A) are accurate
B) do not reflect individual differences in children's abilities
C) inform adults about which toys are safe choices for children
D) are designed to improve toy sales

Question 28

When pets visit or become classroom residents, what special precautions must be taken?

Question 29

objects-such as beads, batteries, and the tops from markers-should be kept out of an infant's reach.

Question 30

In the event of a disaster or serious emergency, teachers should be assigned specific .

Question 31

Playground equipment on which children are most commonly injured include ,
____________________ ____________________ and ____________________.

Question 32

Toys that pose a choking hazard for children under age three include:

A) teething rings
B) stuffed cloth animals
C) balloons
D) nesting cups

Question 33

The type and amount of teacher depends on the nature of the activity and number of children participating.

Question 34

What special measures and precautions must be addressed before a teacher takes children on a field trip?

Question 35

Advanced planning implies that teachers be prepared for the .

Question 36

Outdoor play equipment should be inspected:

A) daily
B) weekly
C) monthly
D) every time children use it

Question 37

To reduce children's risk of unintentional injury in a group setting, teachers should do all the following EXCEPT:

A) eliminate all situations in which a child could potentially be injured
B) enforce rules consistently
C) devote time to carefully planning activities and considering potential risks
D) monitor children's play activities at all times

Question 38

Effective strategies for managing children's misbehavior include:

A) redirecting the child's attention to another activity
B) modeling the appropriate or desired behavior
C) ignoring the undesirable behavior
D) all answers are correct

Question 39

Why is it important to state safety rules and guidelines in positive and simple terms?

Question 40

Safety education should teach young children self- and self- .

Question 41

What steps can teachers take to minimize their risk of being accused of negligence?