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Chapter 08: Safety Management
1. Crib mobiles and nesting toys are appropriate choices for an eight-month-old infant.
a. True
b. False
2. Teachers should examine job descriptions carefully and be sure they have the required qualifications before
accepting a position.
a. True
b. False
3. Simple art supplies—such as crayons, markers, play dough, and blunt scissors—would make a nice gift for a toddler.
a. True
b. False
4. Whenever new play equipment is added to children’s environments, safety must be a prime concern.
a. True
b. False
5. A teacher’s failure to prevent a child from being injured is always considered negligence.
a. True
b. False
6. Although field trips can enhance children’s learning, they also present added risk and liability concerns.
a. True
b. False
7. Carefully maintained accident records are important because the severity of an injury may not be immediately
known.
a. True
b. False
8. It is important to determine if any children are allergic to animals before bringing a pet into the classroom.
a. True
b. False
9. A well-planned lesson on street-crossing safety is an example of incidental learning.
a. True
b. False
10. Age warnings on toys are useful for determining if they are a safe choice for children.
a. True
b. False
11. The majority of toy-related deaths are due to:
a. breakage b. choking
c. toxic construction materials d. electrocution
12. The majority of accidents in early childhood and school-based settings occur:
a. indoors b. at the beginning of a session
c. outdoors d. during cold weather
13. Infants and toddlers:
a. sustain fewer injuries than do older children because they are less mobile
b. have the same rate of life-threatening injuries as older children
c. experience the highest rate of life-threatening injuries
d. are more likely to follow adult warnings
14. The prevention of unintentional injuries requires:
a. the elimination of all risks and hazards
b. extensive teacher experience
c. the establishment of strict rules and regulations
d. an awareness of children’s developmental skills and anticipation of their actions
15. Once safety guidelines have been established:
a. they should be explained carefully to children
b. children can be trusted to remember and follow them consistently
c. adult supervision can be relaxed
d. children are unlikely to misuse play equipment
16. Negligence refers to:
a. failure to protect children from all unintentional injury
b. careless and questionable safety management
c. failure to maintain accurate safety records
d. lack of first aid training
17. An appropriate birthday present for your two-year-old nephew would be:
a. a bright yellow teething ring
b. a big box of standard-size Legos
c. large wooden beads for stringing
d. a shiny red tricycle
18. All of the following safety features must be considered when purchasing an infant crib except:
a. slats that are no more than 4 inches apart
b. a mattress that fits snugly against the crib sides
c. the ease of lowering the crib sides
d. no missing or cracked slats
19. Safety rules should:
a. frighten children so they aren’t likely to repeat the misbehavior
b. eliminate the need for adult supervision
c. describe acceptable behavior
d. provide detailed explanations about how toys and play equipment are to be used
20. A teacher’s failure to uphold the legal and professional responsibilities associated with the care of young children is
called:
a. negligence b. tort
c. a statutory offense d. professional misdemeanor
21. To reduce children’s risk of unintentional injury in a group setting, teachers should do all the following EXCEPT:
a. eliminate all situations in which a child could potentially be injured
b. enforce rules consistently
c. devote time to carefully planning activities and considering potential risks
d. monitor children’s play activities at all times
22. Effective strategies for managing children’s misbehavior include:
a. redirecting the child’s attention to another activity
b. modeling the appropriate or desired behavior
c. ignoring the undesirable behavior
d. all answers are correct
23. Outdoor play equipment should be inspected:
a. daily
b. weekly
c. monthly
d. every time children use it
24. Age warnings provided by manufacturers on children’s toys:
a. are accurate
b. do not reflect individual differences in children’s abilities
c. inform adults about which toys are safe choices for children
d. are designed to improve toy sales
25. Toys that pose a choking hazard for children under age three include:
a. teething rings b. stuffed cloth animals
c. balloons d. nesting cups
26. Playground equipment on which children are most commonly injured include ,
____________________ ____________________ and ____________________.
27. When teachers or children are unfamiliar with a classroom environment or routines, the likelihood of an
____________________ occurring increases.
28. objects—such as beads, batteries, and the tops from markers—should be kept out of an
infant’s reach.
29. Advanced planning implies that teachers be prepared for the .
30. Although children may be taught safety rules, adults must continue to their play.
31. The type and amount of teacher depends on the nature of the activity and number of
children participating.
32. Children should never be left .
33. Safety education should teach young children self- and self- .
34. In the event of a disaster or serious emergency, teachers should be assigned specific .
35. Young children have difficulty understanding the implications of a disaster due to their
thinking.
36. Why is it important to state safety rules and guidelines in positive and simple terms?
37. What are the four basic principles of safety risk management?
38. What risk factors increase the probability of an unintentional injury occurring in a group or school setting?
39. What special measures and precautions must be addressed before a teacher takes children on a field trip?
40. When pets visit or become classroom residents, what special precautions must be taken?
41. What steps can teachers take to minimize their risk of being accused of negligence?
