Deck 13: Enhancing Safety Through Appropriate Environments

Question 1

All of the following could introduce safety hazards in the classroom EXCEPT:

A)Child-sized furniture.
B)Medication storage.
C)Plants and flowers.
D)Wall displays.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

When selecting appropriate toys for the classroom teachers consider all of the following EXCEPT:

A)Toys that are trendy and popular and engage children's interest.
B)Toys that promote child-directed play and self-discovery.
C)Toys that are interesting and offer appropriate developmental challenge.
D)Toys that address children's unique needs and abilities.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Safety approaches used when planning the indoor environment include all of the following EXCEPT:

A)Identifying emergency exits.
B)Establishing clear pathways through the room.
C)Locating activity areas logically.
D)Selecting a developmentally appropriate patterned rug.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

"Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs" describes the basic needs of human development.including fist level body and safety needs,need for love and belonging,self-esteem,and self-actualization.The Hierarchy emphasizes that:

A)Teachers need to address children's cultural practices.
B)A child's physical and emotional safety needs must be met before children can grow,develop,and learn.
C)Building blocks should be available in the classroom to promote development.
D)Adults should model desired behaviors.

Question 5

Safety impacts children's physical and emotional well-being by:

A)Protecting children from harm,allowing them to grow and learn free from fear and violence.
B)Teaching children rules for keeping themselves safe should they face violence.
C)Giving children recommendations for what they should avoid to address their fears.
D)Limiting children's contact with potential bullies.

Question 6

The single most common cause of unintentional injury is:

A)Burns.
B)Falls.
C)Bites or stings.
D)Being struck by or against objects.

Question 7

Which of these products are NOT approved for surfacing under playground equipment?

A)Wood chips and wood mulch.
B)Dirt and grass.
C)Shredded recycled rubber.
D)Sand and pea gravel.

Question 8

The primary purpose for regulations in child care settings is to protect children by:

A)Setting standards that limit the amount of time children play outside.
B)Setting standards for a basic level of health and safety.
C)Setting standards that require curriculum to be based on evidence.
D)Setting standards for the wellness curriculum.

Question 9

The U.S.Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with:

A)Establishing requirements for labeling toys by developmental domain.
B)Establishing requirements for safety reviews of all imported toys.
C)Establishing toy safety labeling requirements.
D)Establishing requirements for labeling toys made from organic sources.

Question 10

It is important for teachers to monitor the outdoor play area to ensure all of the following EXCEPT:

A)To ensure children move slowly among the activities.
B)To supervise children near plant materials
C)To watch for hazards from weather or items that may have been brought into the environment.
D)To conduct safety checks of the equipment.

Question 11

Which of the following toys may introduce a potential choking hazard?

A)Scissors and paper.
B)Dramatic play costumes.
C)Balloons and magnets.
D)Paint smocks.

Question 12

What tool is useful in helping teachers to plan a safe indoor classroom environment for young children?

A)Developmentally appropriate practices.
B)A space use plan.
C)Lesson plans.
D)Curriculum books.

Question 13

Outdoor play spaces are important in early childhood facilities because:

A)Gross motor skill building activities are not allowed in indoor settings.
B)Withholding a child's opportunity to play outdoors can be used as a consequence for poor behavior.
C)Teachers need a break when children are outdoors.
D)Many children only have a chance to play outdoors when they are at the early childhood setting.

Question 14

Most regulatory agencies consider all of the following when determining if a child care setting must be licensed EXCEPT:

A)The number of children to be served.
B)The length of the service day.
C)The sex of the director.
D)The location of the care.

Question 15

Is the risk for injury the same for each age group: Birth-1 year,1-4 years,5-9 years?

A)Yes - the risks are the same for each age group.
B)Yes - the risks are the same,but the seriousness of the injury varies by child age and size.
C)No - age and maturity influence children's risk for injury.
D)No - the risks are greater for younger children.

Question 16

Child care program administrators and teachers use child care regulations to assist with program planning in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

A)Identifying class size and number of teachers per class.
B)Screening teachers for criminal background before hire.
C)Choosing the color scheme for the classroom.
D)Designing health and safety procedures.

Question 17

Factors that guide planning of an appropriate and safe facility for young children include all of the following EXCEPT:

A)The usable square footage and accessibility of the classrooms.
B)The comfort and cultural familiarity of the space.
C)The ages and developmental needs of children to be served.
D)The architectural style most likely to be licensed by a regulatory agency.

Question 18

All 50 states and the District of Columbia are directed by legislation to establish a child care regulatory agency to:

A)Establish standards and insure that all children receive quality child care.
B)Establish standards and make child care affordable.
C)Enforce national child care regulations.
D)Establish standards,monitor programs,and enforce the regulations.

Question 19

Local building codes may have restrictions about the use of spaces for young children in group settings including which of the following?

A)Basement spaces may not be used for children under the age of 2.
B)Spaces must provide a minimum of two classrooms.
C)Buildings must be constructed of wood.
D)Spaces must provide services to all early childhood age groups birth-age 8.

Question 20

The four most common causes of fatal injuries are:

A)Bee stings,suffocation,parking lot accidents,overexertion.
B)Falls,dehydration,poisoning,animal bites.
C)Suffocation,bee stings,pedestrian accidents,falls.
D)Suffocation,motor vehicle and traffic accidents,drowning,and burns.

Question 21

Suffering from a fall or being struck by or against objects are some of most frequent causes of unintentional injury.

Question 22

Teachers can rest assured that all toys purchased at stores or garage sales are safe for children.

Question 23

Early childhood program administrators do not use child care regulations in planning,but do consider them when monitoring the program.

Question 24

When planning outdoor play spaces,teachers must be knowledgeable about common hazards such as falls,collisions,or entrapment.

Question 25

Designating activity areas in the outdoor play space is not suggested as it might limit play options.

Question 26

If the building is equipped with a passkey entry security system,teachers do not need to be concerned about who is in the building.

Question 27

Protecting children from threat of harm improves their ability to focus,play,and learn.

Question 28

Threats to safety exist in both the physical and emotional environments of children.

Question 29

Program policies and procedures are developed to address potential hazards and to improve safety in the children's setting.

Question 30

Useable square footage is not a significant safety consideration when planning safe spaces for young children.

Question 31

Safe and appropriate toys include those that are durable,have long-lasting appeal,and offer suitable challenge.

Question 32

Selecting child sized furniture addresses children's developmental needs,but is not considered a safety measure.

Question 33

The teacher's primary responsibilities include creating safe environments and supervising children consistently.

Question 34

Child care regulations and licensing are designed to reduce the risk of disease or injury for children in child care.

Question 35

Periodic review of the outdoor play environment and equipment is important to ensure that the safety expectations continue to be met.

Question 36

Parking areas are a significant source of danger to young children.

Question 37

Teachers keep routes through the classroom to the emergency exits clear at all times.

Question 38

Placing tall shelves against the wall is sufficient to ensure safety during an earthquake.

Question 39

Children who feel emotionally safe are less likely to be responsive to guidance or to follow safety rules.

Question 40

Toys with small parts are appropriate for use in a mixed age class that includes infants,toddlers,and preschool aged children.