Deck 15: Responding to Emergencies

Question 1

Learning how to use epinephrine auto injectors for children with allergies is an example of:

A)a director's duties.
B)special emergency response training for teachers.
C)standard CPR requirements.
D)minimum health standards.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Universal precautions include all of the following except:

A)Use a one-way mask when offering rescue breathing.
B)Wear gloves at all accidents involving blood.
C)Hand-washing is not necessary,because you wear gloves.
D)Dispose of contaminated materials appropriately

Answer 2

C

Question 3

If a child is severely shocked by electricity,which of the following steps should you not take?

A)Touch the child to see if he/she is breathing
B)Call 911
C)Lay the child down and elevate the child's legs
D)Conduct CPRif heartbeat has stopped

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Assessments that must take place simultaneously do not include:

A)Assess the situation
B)Call 911
C)Observe the child's physical appearance
D)Notice the child's behavior

Question 5

If a child begins to play again soon after a possible head injury,all of the following are true except:

A)the child's behavior shows that the injury was not significant.
B)the child should be observed carefully for 24 hours.
C)the child's family should be consulted.
D)the child could still have bleeding in the skull.

Question 6

An emergency management plan does not include

A)options for taking shelter
B)a plan for anticipating potential threats
C)children's names and parents' phone numbers
D)a plan for transporting children

Question 7

Hives that spread,swelling of the eyes or mouth,difficulty breathing and talking,dizziness or mental confusion,abdominal cramping,nausea,and vomiting are symptoms of a/an

A)anaphylactic shock
B)stroke.
C)panic attack.
D)choking.

Question 8

Which of the following is not a recommended step in treating third-degree burns?

A)Cooling the burn under cool running water
B)Apply ice
C)Covering with a light bandage
D)Monitoring breathing

Question 9

Increasing shortness of breath,wheezing,chest tightness or pain,and high levels of distress are symptoms of a/an:

A)stroke.
B)panic attack.
C)asthma attack.
D)choking.

Question 10

Each of the following is a primary goal of first aid except:

A)to preserve life.
B)to prevent risk to others.
C)to avoid additional injury.
D)to assist with recovery.

Question 11

If effective CPR is provided within minutes of cardiac arrest,then:

A)professional medical assistance is no longer needed.
B)side effects of cardiac arrest are decreased.
C)the chances of survival can be increased.
D)brain death will not occur.

Question 12

Giving CPR to children differs from adults because CPR includes:

A)rescue breaths only for children.
B)compressions,plus two rescue breaths for children.
C)compressions,plus two rescue breaths for adults.
D)rescue breaths only for adults.

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

Which of the following is not a recommended step in treating nosebleeds?

A)Have the child sit down and lean head back.
B)Use a sterile gauze pad to pinch the nose between the thumb and index finger.
C)Have the child breathe through the mouth.
D)Hold the correct position for 10 minutes or until bleeding stops.

Question 15

For injuries requiring emergency first aid,when should medical personnel be called to reduce further injury and to avoid risk of death?

A)Only if the child is not responding.
B)After contacting the parents.
C)At once.
D)It depends on each individual situation.

Question 16

Emergency situations that are results of disaster and may threaten children's safety include all except:

A)"acts of God"
B)fall from playground equipment
C)pandemic flu illnesses
D)chemical or oil spills

Question 17

Gloves,goggles,spray bottles,soap,and bags for safe disposal are items that should be included in a:

A)blood-spill kit.
B)burn kit.
C)vomit-spill kit.
D)pet cage cleaning kit.

Question 18

To treat burns do all of the following except:

A)Cool the burn under running water for 5 minutes
B)Apply ointments
C)Cover with a light dry sterile gauze bandage
D)Monitor breathing and treat for shock as needed

Question 19

Who specifies the first aid supplies that are required for children's settings in addition to child care licensing agencies?

A)The American Academy of Pediatrics
B)The National Association for the Education of Young Children
C)The local health department
D)The child care center director

Question 20

Safety measures designed to help prevent the transmission of bloodborne diseases are called:

A)universal precautions.
B)safety standards.
C)bloodborne management plans.
D)emergency response procedures.

Question 21

Planning,preparing,and responding to emergencies and reviewing and resolving the emergency experience are all included in:

A)the emergency management plan.
B)the National Health and Safety Performance Standards for Child Care.
C)the risk management team.
D)the Healthy Childcare America Initiative.

Question 22

Loss of electricity or water,fires,and chemical spills are considered which of the following?

A)Natural disasters
B)Technological disasters
C)Threats to personal safety
D)Health emergencies

Question 23

Heatstroke and heat exhaustion are different because:

A)heatstroke can result in death.
B)heat exhaustion is less common.
C)heatstroke rarely happens to children.
D)heat exhaustion is normal.

Question 24

All of the following steps can help restore a tooth that is knocked out except:

A)rinsing the tooth in a bowl of water.
B)placing the tooth in the tooth socket,covering with gauze,and holding in place.
C)placing the tooth in whole milk.
D)rubbing the tooth clean.

Question 25

Dizziness,nausea,rapid heartbeat,and cramps are symptoms of:

A)heat exhaustion.
B)lead exposure.
C)seizures.
D)rabies from a dog bite.

Question 26

Temporary confusion or loss of consciousness,uncontrolled jerking of arms,legs and head,staring straight ahead with no recognition,are symptoms of:

A)shock
B)seizure
C)heatstroke
D)electrical shock

Question 27

If utility disruption occurs for more than a short time:

A)children should be gathered to a secure location.
B)families should be contacted so they have the option to stay or go.
C)the facility should be closed.
D)children and teachers should be grouped together until help arrives.

Question 28

After an emergency occurs,teachers should help children cope by

A)telling the children that everything will be alright.
B)not talking about the event,so the children do not have to relive it.
C)telling the children that the teachers will make sure everything is set up in case there is another emergency.
D)continuing to monitor the children for any effects the emergency situation had on them.

Question 29

When cleaning blood spills indoors,teachers should:

A)Use a disinfecting solution of ¼ cup bleach to 1 quart of water.
B)Wipe once with absorbent paper towels
C)Throw soiled towel in a wastepaper basket that children do not use
D)After disinfecting solution is usedwash the area with soap and water and wipe with paper towels.

Question 30

During a lockdown each of the following is important except:

A)stay in lockdown until informed by emergency personnel.
B)close and lock doors and windows,close blinds.
C)stay quiet and still,read books quietly.
D)allow the teacher to find bottled water and small comfort toys.