Exam Preview for 31155: Active Supervision for Infants, Toddlers, a

Active Supervision for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

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1. According to the CDC Data on Unintentional Death in 2016, what are the top two causes of unintentional death in preschoolers? Motor vehicle traffic and fire/flame Fire/flame and suffocation Motor vehicle traffic and drowning Drowning and firearms
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. One good technique to use when scanning and counting is: Keeping a tally of children Using face-to-name recognition Posting an attendance list on a clipboard to carry around Counting out loud so that the children hear you
4. When setting up a preschool environment, an important thing to do is: Consider the movement of preschoolers and where they tend to play Track the kinds of challenges that arise and make sure someone is close by Keep records of previous injuries and figure out ways to set up the environment to prevent them All of the above
5. When thinking about where staff should stand, consider: Making "zones" where staff will always be close enough to see, hear, and respond to challenges Listening to children's requests and standing 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. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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