Exam Preview for 31046: Keeping Infants Safe Throughout the Day: Us

Keeping Infants Safe Throughout the Day: Using Routines-Based Strategies

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1. Which of the following ideas is injury prevention based on? Injuries happen but there are things you can do to reduce them All injuries are preventable Injuries happen so you need to know how to respond to them All injuries happen when we are not paying attention
2. What is the most frequent fatal injury experienced by infants? Suffocation Poisoning Fire/burns Falls
3. According to the presenter, which of the following is true? Accidents happen all the time Teachers cannot prevent injuries Children cannot prevent injuries There is no such thing as an accident
4. What is hazard mapping? Using a safety checklist to identify risks Identifying locations where injuries occur, determining how they occur, and developing a corrective action plan Drawing a map of hazards Notifying parents of injuries/incidents
5. According to the presenter, what is the first step to identify locations where injuries occur? Get an environmental assessment by a facilities expert Remove or prevent access to hazards Talk to families about the kind of hazards they are worried about Complete injury/incident reports
6. Once hazards are identified, what is the best thing to do? Tell children to avoid the area with the hazard Let the children play in the area but watch them more closely Ask the director what to do Start the process to repair or replace the hazardous item
7. Which of the following is part of active supervision and should be done all day? Plug protectors in electrical sockets Removal of items that cause choking Use safety checklists Position staff
8. What is the best way to prevent infant injuries during mealtimes? Offer foods that are smooth (strained or pureed) and easy to chew/swallow Avoid high risk foods that may cause choking Warm bottles under warm running water from the sink for 5 minutes All of the above
9. What is the most important consideration during naptime for infants? Cribs should be spaced at least 3 and a half inches apart Children should use blankets that are washed regularly Place infants on their backs to sleep with no blankets, pillows, or soft toys Children should not have access to books or quiet toys
10. What should you remember to do during diapering? Disinfect areas after each use Store ointments, powders, and cleaning supplies up and out of infant reach Keep a hand on infants while changing them All of the above