Exam Preview for 30941: Active Supervision for Infants and Toddlers

Active Supervision for Infants and Toddlers

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1. According to the CDC Data on Unintentional Death in 2016, what are the top two causes of unintentional death for infants and toddlers ? Suffocation and motor vehicle traffic Drowning and motor vehicle traffic Suffocation and drowning Suffocation and fire/flame
2. Which of the following is not a step in Active Supervision? Scanning and counting Telling children to stay in a certain area Positioning yourself Listening
3. Being aware of the first three years of development helps teachers: Talk with families about each child Figure out what he or she will do Set up the environment Define specific areas of focus when using each step
4. A priority when setting up the environment for a young infant (0 to 6 months) is: Cabinet and drawer locks Low barriers to ensure the infant can always be seen Bells on doorways Accessible soft toys
5. As infants become mobile, staff should consider positioning: Using "zones" where staff will always be close enough to see, hear, and respond to challenges Listening to children's requests and stand close to children who ask for help The areas of the classroom that are hidden and making sure someone is there All of the above
6. When you anticipate behavior of infants and toddlers you should: Always know exactly what children will do Implement injury prevention plans Ask family members what to expect from their children Consider temperament, strengths, and challenges
7. Which of the following statements best captures what you should do to engage and redirect an infant or toddler? Get involved the first moment you suspect someone may take a risk Let children work out challenges amongst themselves Use what you know about children to help them learn safer and healthier ways to explore Ask another staff member what to do
8. One of the most critical times to use active supervision with a toddler is during: Group times Rest/nap time Transitions All of the above
9. Playgrounds require staff to: Practice active supervision with greater intentionality and communication Ensure the equipment is developmentally appropriate for young children Train and use additional staff/volunteers to ensure spaces have an appropriate adult/child ratio, particularly if an emergency arises and a child has to be taken inside All of the above
10. When a staff member is absent, plans for substitutes should include: Specific information about children who need individualized attention Directions for how to use specific active supervision strategies Request for feedback on the day All of the above