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Question 1 of 40

2.5 Points

Blood-borne infections that may be found in childcare settings include all of the following EXCEPT:

A. tuberculosis.

B. HIV.

C. Hepatitis B.

D. Hepatitis C. Reset Selection

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Question 2 of 40

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Which of the following should be avoided when treating chicken pox in infants and children?

A. Aspirin

B. Acetaminophen

C. Over-the-counter antihistamine

D. Ibuprofen Reset Selection

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Question 3 of 40

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The body’s immune system is highly effective at killing off most:

A. viruses.

B. bacteria.

C. fungi.

D. parasites. Reset Selection

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Question 4 of 40

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Which of the following is not a vaccine-preventable disease?

A. Pertussis (Whooping cough)

B. Conjunctivitis

C. Measles

D. Tetanus Reset Selection

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Question 5 of 40

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Of the three most common groups of childhood infections, which of the following is NOT a symptom?

A. Diarrhea

B. Muscle spasms

C. Vomiting

D. Skin infections or rashes Reset Selection

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Question 6 of 40

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Children who are infected with Hepatitis A and can transmit the disease without developing symptoms, are called:

A. donors.

B. contaminants.

C. hosts.

D. carriers. Reset Selection

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Question 7 of 40

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Which of the following is caused by a fungus?

A. Common cold

B. Head lice

C. Athlete’s foot

D. Tuberculosis Reset Selection

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Question 8 of 40

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Which of the following infections are NOT dangerous to the fetus of a mother exposed to them?

A. Chickenpox

B. Athlete’s foot

C. Coxsackie virus

D. Fifth disease Reset Selection

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Question 9 of 40

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Each of the following statements is true regarding incubation periods EXCEPT:

A. there is great variability of incubation periods.

B. the period of contagiousness matches the incubation period.

C. the time between the child’s first exposure to an infectious agent and when the first symptom of illness appears is called the incubation period.

D. the incubation period helps teachers know how long to watch for the spread of the disease. Reset Selection

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Question 10 of 40

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Children should be excluded from school if they have:

A. head lice.

B. ringworm.

C. pertussis.

D. HIV. Reset Selection

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Question 11 of 40

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Which of the following is caused by bacteria?

A. Common cold

B. Head lice

C. Athlete’s foot

D. Tuberculosis Reset Selection

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Question 12 of 40

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Which of the following diseases may be 4 to 6 times greater in children who are adopted internationally as opposed to children born in the United States?

A. Viral hepatitis

B. Tuberculosis

C. Intestinal infections

D. HIV Reset Selection

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Question 13 of 40

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Which of the following is true of children who are adopted internationally?

A. They are not required to have documentation showing basic immunizations.

B. They must have a medical examination in their country of origin before coming to the United States.

C. They must have a medical examination in the United States within 72 hours of arriving.

D. They are not required to have a medical examination before entrance into preschool. Reset Selection

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Question 14 of 40

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Recognition of symptoms of disease helps teachers:

A. diagnose disease.

B. offer recommendations for treatment.

C. plan management strategies in the classroom to stop the spread of disease.

D. carefully monitor some children more than others. Reset Selection

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Question 15 of 40

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Which of the following is NOT true of Vitamin D?

A. Supplemental Vitamin D should be added to a child’s diet by the age of 7.

B. Over 90% of Vitamin D is produced by exposure to the sun.

C. It is common for children to have a Vitamin D deficiency

D. Low levels of Vitamin D are associated with a higher risk of respiratory infections. Reset Selection

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Question 16 of 40

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If a teacher is asked to administer complementary and alternative medicine to children such as herbal supplements for common colds, he/she should:

A. refuse to administer the medicine before checking with a doctor.

B. encourage the parents to administer the medicine at home only.

C. use the proper procedure for administration of medicines.

D. encourage a different treatment. Reset Selection

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Question 17 of 40

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Sneezing on some blocks that are touched a few minutes later by another child is an example of:

A. droplet spread.

B. airborne transmission.

C. fecal-oral transmission.

D. bloodborne transmission. Reset Selection

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Question 18 of 40

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Each of the following statements is true about common colds EXCEPT:

A. the best way to stop the cycle of infection is to wash hands frequently.

B. some cold viruses can survive on contaminated objects for up to several days.

C. children should be encouraged to cough into their hands rather than the air.

D. young children experience between two and eight colds a year. Reset Selection

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Question 19 of 40

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Each of the following is true about tetanus EXCEPT:

A. the tetanus bacteria form spores that are deposited in soil and cannot survive more than a few months.

B. bacteria usually enter the body through a puncture wound.

C. teachers need tetanus boosters to maintain their own immunity.

D. the bacteria is commonly found in the gut of farm animals Reset Selection

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Question 20 of 40

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Children under age 6 can become carriers of which disease without developing any symptoms?

A. Hepatitis A

B. Influenza

C. Rotavirus

D. Tetanus Reset Selection

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Question 21 of 40

2.5 Points

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A. Unintentional injuries can result in a potentially disabling outcome.

B. Unintentional injuries include accidents associated with learning new

skills (falling when you learn to walk).

C. Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in early childhood.

D. Unintentional injuries are over-reported because children are so vulnerable. Reset Selection

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Question 22 of 40

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Inviting children and families to the center prior to the child attending is a good practice because:

A. teachers can judge whether the child is going to be a safety problem and be prepared.

B. teachers can introduce classroom safety practices.

C. teachers can assure families that the teachers have sole responsibility for safety in the classroom.

D. teachers can determine whether families practice safety rules at home. Reset Selection

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Question 23 of 40

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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a reminder of the important contribution teachers make because it emphasizes the:

A. need to address children’s cultural practices.

B. building blocks of social and emotional development in early childhood.

C. importance of modeling desired behaviors.

D. essential role of physical and emotional safety in the classroom to promote children’s well-being. Reset Selection

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Question 24 of 40

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A teacher who helps a toddler place shape blocks into a puzzle and periodically looks up to scan the remainder of the room, make eye contact, and smile at other children who are playing is likely doing which of the following?

A. Maintaining attention for safe supervision between the individual and the group

B. Failing to position herself/himself appropriately

C. Attending to the needs of the individual but not the group

D. Relying on another adult in the classroom to maintain safe supervision Reset Selection

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Question 25 of 40

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Which of the following age groups has the highest number of deaths due to drowning?

A. Birth to 1 year

B. 1 to 4yearsold

C. 5 to 9 years old

D. 9 to 15 years old Reset Selection

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Question 26 of 40

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According to NAEYC, classroom square footage should be:

A. 75 square feet per child.

B. 50 square feet per child.

C. 25 square feet per child.

D. 35 square feet per child. Reset Selection

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Question 27 of 40

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A teacher should do which of the following if a parent involved in a custody battle with the other custodial parent asks the teacher to restrict access to the child?

A. Avoid being drawn into family disagreements and explain that the school setting is a safe and neutral area for the child.

B. Take each situation individually and determine which parent is more stable.

C. Develop a relationship with external professionals involved in the matter and listen to their advice.

D. Record their request in writing before following through with their request. Reset Selection

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Question 28 of 40

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If children respond with frustration during a block of playtime because they don’t want to transition, what should a teacher do?

A. Plan additional transitions throughout the day so children become more familiar with them.

B. Plan fewer large blocks of playtime.

C. Move gradually into the transition by directing small groups of children to clean up.

D. Set consequences for children who do not cooperate during transition time. Reset Selection

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Question 29 of 40

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Which age group experiences the highest overall injury rate for any age group under the age of 15?

A. Birth to 1 year

B. 1 to 4years old

C. 5 to 9 years old

D. 9 to 15 years old Reset Selection

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Question 30 of 40

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Where do most reported injuries to young children occur?

A. Child’s home

B. Child care centers

C. Public schools

D. Parks Reset Selection

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Question 31 of 40

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If a child is absent without notification what is the recommended teacher approach?

A. Call the family to ask about the reason for the absence.

B. Wait to see if the child is absent more than one day, then contact the family.

C. Inform the director to record the absence.

D. When the child returns remind the family that you prefer notifications in the future. Reset Selection

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Question 32 of 40

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What is the earliest age a child can be out of sound supervision for short periods of time according to NAEYC?

A. Infants

B. Toddlers

C. Preschoolers

D. School age Reset Selection

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Question 33 of 40

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Which of the following is a recommended safety guidance strategy to take with an infant who is grabbing?

A. Remove him/her to a crib to distract from grabbing.

B. Introduce him/her to gentle touching.

C. Remove what is being grabbed.

D. Say “no” sternly. Reset Selection

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Question 34 of 40

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Spaces used to provide care and education for young children need to be accessible to children with special developmental needs as described in the requirements of:

A. IDEA.

B. GSA.

C. NAEYC.

D. ADA. Reset Selection

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Question 35 of 40

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Dividing the children’s play area into zones is helpful during outside playtime that is:

A. supervised by more than one teacher.

B. supervised by only one teacher.

C. comprised of mixed age groups.

D. unsupervised. Reset Selection

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Question 36 of 40

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Which of the following approaches would help teach a safety message to a misbehaving toddler?

A. Remove the child to time-out for time to cool down.

B. Model the safe choice while stating it, so the toddler can connect words to the meaning.

C. Punish inappropriate behavior consistently.

D. Talk to the toddler after he does something wrong so he feels encouraged. Reset Selection

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Question 37 of 40

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The primary principle of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct states:

A. above all, teachers are responsible for the safety of children.

B. above all, infants must be watched closer than any other age.

C. above all, we shall not harm children.

D. above all, teachers must be aware of safety problems. Reset Selection

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Question 38 of 40

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the safety of bus transportation for preschool children according to research?

A. School buses should be discouraged for preschool age children.

B. School buses are safer than any other form of motor vehicle.

C. School buses are safer than vans, but not safer than cars.

D. School buses are not as safe as vans or cars. Reset Selection

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Question 39 of 40

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The leading cause of death of children under the age of one year is

A. SIDS.

B. falls.

C. burns.

D. drowning. Reset Selection

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Question 40 of 40

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If two teachers are working together to provide consistent supervision of a class of 16 – 18 children, those children are probably:

A. infants.

B. toddlers.

C. preschoolers.

D. school-age.