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CDA Renewal - Infant and Toddler, Part A

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1.  Which of the following is a curricular activity for developing language?
  1. Pressure children to speak
  2. Finish children's sentences for them
  3. Ask open-ended questions
  4. Provide puzzles with knobs
2.  When children explore their own faces in the mirror, learn about gender and cultural messages, what are they learning about?
  1. Personal identity
  2. Self-regulation
  3. Empathy
  4. Ability to share
3.  What do teachers that successfully implement Emergent Curriculum create?
  1. Positive and nurturing child and adult relationships
  2. Climate controlled classrooms
  3. Timed written assessments
  4. Stationary playground equipment
4.  What is the best way for children to learn about an apple?
  1. A line drawing of an apple
  2. A photograph of an apple
  3. A real apple to explore
  4. A book about apples
5.  What is a good way to reduce visual clatter?
  1. Be sure there are laminated posters placed on classroom walls that help children learn numerals, alphabet, and colors
  2. Make sure that the wall displays align with learning area and at least 50% are child-made displays
  3. Only use purchased materials from stores or catalogs for children to play with
  4. Only use recycled materials for children to create art with
6.  Which vitamin does a mother need to take to prevent spina bifida?
  1. Folic acid
  2. Folate
  3. Calcium
  4. Phosphate
7.  What can you do to help a pregnant mother showing signs of depression?
  1. Encourage her to seek help from her doctor
  2. Refer her to a mental health therapist or program offering counseling services
  3. Encourage her to talk to someone (i.e., friend, family member)
  4. All of the above
8.  Which is the most effective assistance you can offer a pregnant mother of a child you serve?
  1. Hand them a pamphlet outlining nutritional guidelines
  2. Suggest what to buy at the local grocery store
  3. Make an appointment with the local WIC and make sure they have transportation for the appointment
  4. Confront them about what their children are bringing to school and how much weight they have gained lately
9.  When developing a plan of care for assisting the pregnant mother of one of your 2-year-old clients whom you think might be on opioids, which of the following might you NOT want to do?
  1. Hand her AA/NA literature
  2. Give her a goody bag of information on local resources and phone numbers
  3. Let her know you are available to talk if needed
  4. Go to her house and confront her significant other for not doing something
10.  Which of the following is a benefit of collaboration?
  1. Students tend to do better academically and social-emotional outcomes increase when families, communities and schoolwork together
  2. Higher achievement in reading
  3. Decrease in behavior issues and problems
  4. All of the above

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