Deck 8: Creating a Climate of Health and Wellness

Question 1

Which of the following is most likely determined by lifestyle choices?

A)Health
B)Wellness
C)Acute conditions.
D)Congenital conditions.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which ecological system does the following describe? The teacher of a child with diabetes communicates with the parents about the child's needs

A)microsystems
B)macrosystems
C)exosystem
D)mesosystem

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Mental health

A)allows children to effectively cope with adversity
B)is not important until the primary years
C)does not affect physical health
D)teachers have little effect on a child's mental health

Answer 3

C

Question 4

School wellness policies must include all of the following except:

A)goals for nutrition education,physical activity,and other activities to promote wellness.
B)guidelines for all food available on school property.
C)plans for community involvement including parents,students,and other school authorities and adults from the community.
D)plans for implementing regular recess for all children under age 12.

Question 5

Which of the following is the most common and preventable chronic disease in childhood?

A)Hypertension.
B)Asthma.
C)Dental caries.
D)Metabolic syndrome.

Question 6

Which ecological system does the following describe? The state passes a law that addresses health care for children.

A)microsystems
B)macrosystems
C)exosystem
D)mesosystem

Question 7

Biological determinants of health and illness include all of the following except:

A)genetic diseases such as cystic fibrosis or Down syndrome.
B)strep throat,bacterial meningitis,and chicken pox.
C)being raised in a family living in poverty
D)injuries and illnesses resulting from environmental toxins.

Question 8

One method of keeping germs from spreading in classrooms involves

A)Outdoor play
B)Hand washing
C)Eating nutritious foods
D)Naps

Question 9

Determinants of health are all of the following except:

A)physical environment
B)the child's individual characteristics and behaviors
C)social and economic environment
D)all of the above

Question 10

Special efforts for disease prevention include all of the following except:

A)excluding children who are ill.
B)implementing proper diaper changing procedures
C)proper hand-washing techniques.
D)assigning toysfurnitureand bedding to specific children to avoid sharing.

Question 11

Impoverished children are more likely to experience all of the following except:

A)inadequate immunizations.
B)lower rates of obesity.
C)mental health problems.
D)problems focusing on school activities.

Question 12

It is important for teachers to encourage playing actively and getting sufficient sleep because:

A)conditions such as obesity,heart disease,cancer,and mental health problems have their roots in early childhood.
B)if children do not learn these skills in preschool they will not practice them later.
C)most children come from homes that do not practice healthful living.
D)as they age children will develop increased susceptibility to certain infectious diseases.

Question 13

The following are examples of chronic conditions except:

A)cystic fibrosis
B)physical malformations
C)genetic diseases
D)common colds

Question 14

Which of the following is included in proper care of an infant's teeth?

A)Wiping the teeth and gums with a disposable tissue after each feeding.
B)Providing milk after every feeding.
C)Placing toothpaste on the teeth after each feeding.
D)Encouraging an infant to suck on his/her pacifier after each feeding.

Question 15

Learning the skills that promote wellness at a young age

A)allows children to make their own healthy choices
B)positively affects children's lifelong development
C)is difficult until the primary years
D)does not affect the possibility of developing obesity or diabetes

Question 16

If a teacher wanted to find out information on health and safety standards,licensure regulations in various states,and standards based resources for out-of-home care and education settings,he/she should check:

A)the National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education.
B)the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
C)the Children's Defense Fund.
D)Child Protective Services.

Question 17

Social determinants of health and illness include all of the following except:

A)race.
B)educational level.
C)poverty status.
D)Hereditary factors.

Question 18

Accreditation through The National Association for the Education of Young Children includes:

A)quality assessment in 10 program standards.
B)multiple endorsements for programs that serve children 0-18.
C)one rigorous accreditation certification program.
D)accreditation to meet local standards of quality.

Question 19

Protective factors in a child's life include:

A)being uninsured and having inconsistent health care.
B)a supportive,loving mother and consistently caring and responsible caregivers.
C)biological determinants that impact children.
D)aspects that suggest a child is high risk for disease.

Question 20

Characteristics of a healthy physical environment include all of the following except:

A)safe houses and communities
B)safe water
C)food insecurity
D)clean air

Question 21

Healthier levels of physical activity are associated with all of the following except:

A)availability of play equipment and activity opportunities
B)requires extreme effort.
C)child-initiated play
D)higher education level of staff members

Question 22

Promoting physical activity during the early childhood years includes all of the following except:

A)a balance of teacher-led activities and child-initiated active play.
B)consistent physical education classes.
C)availability of movable equipment.
D)appropriate activities for different settings.

Question 23

Health policies are needed for all of the following except:

A)Promoting oral health
B)Preventing disease
C)Addressing food allergies
D)Excluding children with mental health problems

Question 24

Giving a toddler the choice between two healthy fruits a banana or kiwi fruit)is important for all of the following reasons except:

A)it encourages acceptance of new foods and textures.
B)it promotes healthy eating.
C)it sets up the child to expect choices for every meal.
D)it teaches the child how to begin making healthful food choices.

Question 25

Why are more children who have chronic conditions participating in early childhood settings?

A)There are more children with chronic conditions.
B)Laws provide for the inclusion of children with special health care needs in early childhood settings.
C)There are more early childhood settings equipped to deal with chronic conditions.
D)It is common practice so more parents feel comfortable with leaving their chronically ill child in an early childhood setting.

Question 26

Which of the following statements regarding disparities in the quality of health is not true?

A)Children whose families are exposed to discrimination may have adverse health outcomes.
B)Children living in unsafe neighborhoods or impoverished living conditions will have a higher risk of health problems.
C)Teachers can directly influence a child's living condition or prior history of malnutrition.
D)Through family support and health promotionthe chances of a child having better health will be greater.

Question 27

A teacher who is promoting good nutrition will do all of the following except:

A)provide opportunities for socialization during mealtime.
B)teach important concepts during mealtime.
C)never force children to eat.
D)consistently serve familiar foods.

Question 28

Disparities in physical and mental health may be due to all of the following except:

A)inadequate education
B)discrimination
C)language
D)all of the above

Question 29

A child who cannot concentrate,has low energy,poor self-esteem,and has a greater risk for diabetes,heart disease,and high blood pressure may not be getting enough of which of the following?

A)Sun.
B)Physical activity.
C)Breakfast.
D)Outside air.

Question 30

Differences in the quality of care or quality of health are called:

A)health disparities.
B)prejudices.
C)stereotyping.
D)risk factors