Deck 16: Managing Emergencies

Question 1

The appropriate response to an earthquake is:

A)Get out and stay out.
B)Stop,drop,and roll.
C)Take cover and hold on.
D)Move to an interior room.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Emergency preparedness includes:

A)Ordering craft supplies in advance.
B)Assessing for signs of injury.
C)Following up with a summary report
D)Practicing emergency response drills.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

First aid for a child who is not breathing,begins with:

A)Opening the airway.
B)Giving rescue breaths.
C)Giving chest compressions.
D)Noticing the child's behavior.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Basic first aid approaches include all of the following EXCEPT:

A)Actions taken to stabilize a child until emergency medical providers can arrive.
B)Uncomplicated,common sense procedures.
C)Actions taken to immediately address injury or illness.
D)Complex interventions used after medical training.

Question 5

Universal precautions are a set of safety measures designed to:

A)Require the use of a one-way mask when offering rescue breathing.
B)Prevent the use of non-latex gloves at all accidents involving blood.
C)Prevent the transmission of bloodborne diseases.
D)Require the disposal of contaminated materials.

Question 6

After an emergency occurs,teachers may feel stressed about their responsibilities and wonder if they made all the right decisions.If this happens,teachers should recognize:

A)That teacher's may need support to regain a sense of confidence and well-being.
B)That,with time,everything will work out.
C)That all children are resilient and will soon forget the event.
D)That they probably did the best they could.

Question 7

It is appropriate to shelter-in-place when:

A)A flood warning is issued.
B)It is unsafe to leave the facility.
C)Dangerous storms are anticipated.
D)Parents have not been notified of an evacuation.

Question 8

All of the following are covered in the Good Samaritan Doctrine EXCEPT:

A)The help must be a volunteer act.
B)The person receiving the help must not object.
C)The actions of the helper must be a good faith effort to provide emergency care.
D)The help is only provided when the need for professional medical assistance is questionable.

Question 9

A disaster is an overwhelming event that may caused by all of the following EXCEPT:

A)A disease pandemic.
B)A fall from playground equipment.
C)A chemical spill.
D)A fire or flood.

Question 10

In case of disaster,teachers immediately take all of the following steps EXCEPT?

A)Review the facility for dangers.
B)Provide first aid as needed.
C)Gather the children as quickly as possible.
D)Collect bottled water and small comfort toys.

Question 11

Teachers help children cope with the effects of disaster in all the following ways EXCEPT:

A)Reestablishing normal routines and activities.
B)Being accessible and acknowledging children's feelings.
C)Finding ways to engage children in helpful actions.
D)Watching the news summaries and documentaries of the event.

Question 12

An emergency is:

A)A situation that emerges without warning.
B)A fall from playground equipment.
C)Any situation that threatens life,permanent injury,or disability.
D)A chemical or oil spills

Question 13

Signs of anaphylactic shock include all of the following EXCEPT:

A)Hives that spread.
B)Skin that is red and blistered.
C)Difficulty breathing and talking.
D)Swelling of the eyes or mouth.

Question 14

The definition of first aid includes all of the following EXCEPT:

A)To preserve life.
B)To practice emergency response.
C)To avoid additional injury.
D)To assist with recovery.

Question 15

First aid for bleeding from a skinned knee includes:

A)Place a cold pack directly against the child's skin.
B)Position the child's head higher than their feet.
C)Apply direct pressure on the wound using sterile gauze.
D)Have the child lay down with a cloth on the forehead.

Question 16

An emergency management plan is all of the following EXCEPT:

A)A document created through emergency and disaster planning.
B)A guide for organized emergency response.
C)A plan that considers potential threats to the community.
D)A list of children's names and parents' phone numbers.

Question 17

If a child receives a bite from another child,the teacher should use a sterile gauze and apply direct pressure to stop the bleeding;and then wash the area with soap and water for up to 5 minutes before applying a clean bandage.This is important because:

A)Human teeth are sharp and can leave permanent marks.
B)Human saliva may contain infectious bacteria or bloodborne pathogens.
C)This process will warn other children that biting is dangerous.
D)This attention and kind care may be all the support the child needs.

Question 18

If a child shows signs of heat exhaustion such as dizziness,nausea,fast shallow breathing or cramps,teachers should do all of the following EXCEPT:

A)Have the child sit down and pinch the nose with a clean cloth.
B)Move the child to a shady area.
C)Sponge the child with cool water
D)Offer cool water to drink.

Question 19

When assessing for signs of injury,a great deal of information must be quickly obtained by:

A)Looking for the cause of injury,and observing the child's physical appearance and behavior.
B)Calling out the child's name and giving CPR.
C)Treating for shock and looking for bleeding.
D)Identifying the cause of injury and calling for emergency assistance.

Question 20

The emergency management plan outlines all of the following EXCEPT:

A)The roles and responsibilities of all staff.
B)The skills and abilities of all staff.
C)The components of the first aid kit.
D)The plan to communicate with families.

Question 21

In case of tornado,move children to an underground space,or an interior room or hallway away from windows.

Question 22

One first aid kit is sufficient for each classroom.

Question 23

Universal precautions are a set of safety measures used to avoid classroom injuries.

Question 24

An emergency management plan is part of emergency preparedness.

Question 25

The first step in the emergency plan is to call the children's families to tell them what is happening.

Question 26

To treat nosebleed,have the child sit down and lean forward while pinching the nose with a sterile gauze pad.

Question 27

Teachers should continue to monitor children well after emergencies or other sad events,watching for signs that extra support may be needed to help resolve children's worries.

Question 28

Teachers can safely and effectively clean blood spills using appropriate precautions and a bleach and water solution.

Question 29

Following tragic events it is important for teachers to empower children by focusing on the actions children,teachers,and others performed,to resolve the emergency situation.

Question 30

A possible injury to the head should always be considered significant.

Question 31

Anaphylactic shock is common and should not be considered as life-threatening.

Question 32

When treating burns,it is important to cool the burned skin under cool running water for at least 5 minutes.

Question 33

It is not necessary to wear nonlatex gloves when treating cuts and wounds.

Question 34

The initial assessment of an accident involves looking quickly for signs of what may have happened and anticipating the type of injury that may have occurred.

Question 35

Training by credible authorities is an essential part of preparing to manage emergencies.

Question 36

The sequenced approach for treating a child who is not breathing is give chest compressions- open the airway-conduct rescue breathing (CAB).

Question 37

The emergency response to all natural disasters is the same.

Question 38

When evacuating the classroom teachers and children should leave immediately and not take time to get the emergency kit.

Question 39

An emergency is any situation that threatens the life of the child or that presents risk for permanent injury or disability.

Question 40

The goal of first aid is to preserve life,avoid additional injury,and assist with recovery.