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True / False
1. Children can be taught about a variety of health topics during daily health checks.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
RATIONALE:
True. Teachers can talk with children about different health- and nutrition-related topics
while they are conducting their health check.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
Health Education
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.02 – Explain why it is important to conduct daily health observations.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.03 – Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young
children and families.
United States – NHES.01 – Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion
and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remembering
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/28/2018 2:06 PM
2. Teachers should not have to concern themselves with children’s health problems.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
RATIONALE:
Teachers are knowledgeable about child development and understand how important
wellness is to children’s ability to learn. They occupy an ideal position to notice when health
conditions interfere with learning.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
Observation as a Screening Tool
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.02 – Explain why it is important to conduct daily health observations.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.03 – Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young
children and families.
United States – NHES.01 – Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion
and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Understanding
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/27/2018 9:31 AM
3. Teachers are qualified to diagnose children’s health conditions.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
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RATIONALE:
Teachers never diagnose children’s illnesses or health conditions. This is the responsibility of
health care professionals.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
Daily Health Checks
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.03 – Perform a daily health check.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.03 – Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young
children and families.
United States – NHES.01 – Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion
and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s:Remembering
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/27/2018 12:32 PM
4. Conclusions about a child’s health should only be reached after information has been gathered from multiple sources.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
RATIONALE:
Information should be gathered from multiple sources to obtain an unbiased assessment about
a child’s health and how it may affect learning.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Promoting Children’s Health
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.01 – Discuss several ways that teachers and programs can promote children’s
health.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.03 – Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young
children and families.
United States – NHES.01 – Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion
and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remembering
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/27/2018 12:26 PM
5. Special instruments and techniques are used to conduct daily health checks.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
RATIONALE:
No special equipment is involved in the conduct of daily health checks. Teachers use their
observational skills to gather information about a child’s well-being.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Daily Health Checks
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.03 – Perform a daily health check.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.03 – Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young
children and families.
United States – NHES.01 – Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion
and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remembering
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/27/2018 12:31 PM
6. Some cavities and dental deformities can be detected during health checks.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
RATIONALE:
Brown or black spots on a child’s teeth may indicate a cavity formation. Swollen gums and/or
bad breath may be signs of a gum or tooth infection.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
Daily Health Checks
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.03 – Perform a daily health check.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.03 – Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young
children and families.
United States – NHES.07 – Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing
behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remembering
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/28/2018 2:07 PM
7. Chronic health problems do not affect learning because children have time to adjust.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
RATIONALE:
Chronic health conditions can interfere with learning by reducing a child’s energy, ability to
focus or concentrate, hear or see, and/or respond appropriately.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
Promoting Children’s Health
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.01 – Discuss several ways that teachers and programs can promote children’s
health.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.01 – Promoting child development and learning.
United States – NHES.01 – Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion
and disease prevention to enhance health.
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KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remembering
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/27/2018 12:54 PM
8. A teacher’s ability to conduct daily health checks and to identify children health conditions improves with experience.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
RATIONALE:
Teachers become more proficient and skilled at identifying children’s health conditions with
practice.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
Daily Health Checks
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.03 – Perform a daily health check.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.03 – Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young
children and families.
United States – NHES.01 – Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion
and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remembering
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/27/2018 1:56 PM
9. Daily health checks can be a valuable method for involving families in children’s preventive health care.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
RATIONALE:
Information about children’s development, health conditions, and preventive practices (e.g.,
nutrition, hand washing, immunizations, dental care) can be shared with families during daily
health checks.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Family Involvement
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.04 – Discuss how teachers can involve children’s families in the health
appraisal process.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.03 – Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young
children and families.
United States – NHES.01 – Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion
and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Understanding
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/27/2018 2:01 PM
10. A family member should be encouraged to remain with their child until the health check has been completed.
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a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
RATIONALE:
The presence of an adult family member may be comforting for a child. Family members
may also be able to provide information about changes in a child’s life that would be
important for teachers to know and conditions the teacher has observed.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
Daily Health Checks
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.04 – Discuss how teachers can involve children’s families in the health
appraisal process.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.02 – Building family and community relationships.
United States – NHES.02 – Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture,
media, technology, and other factors on health behavior.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remembering
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/27/2018 2:05 PM
Multiple Choice
11. Information about children’s health:
a.
b.
c.
d.
ANSWER:
b
RATIONALE:
Children’s health information must be held confidential. It is protected by the Buckley
Amendment which prohibits information about a minor child from being released to any
other person or organization without a parent or guardian’s written permission.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Daily Health Checks
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.03 – Perform a daily health check.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.01 – Promoting child development and learning.
United States – NHES.01 – Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion
and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Applying
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/27/2018 2:10 PM
12. Which of the following behaviors would suggest a potential mental health problem?
a.
excessive fear
b.
prolonged sadness
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c.
repeated complaints of unexplained illness
d.
all answers are correct
ANSWER:
d
RATIONALE:
Excessive fear, prolonged sadness, and frequent complaints of illness are all warning signs of
a potential mental health problem and warrant a referral for professional evaluation.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Difficult
REFERENCES:
Daily Health Checks
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.03 – Perform a daily health check.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.01 – Promoting child development and learning.
United States – NHES.01 – Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion
and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Applying
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/27/2018 2:15 PM
13. Teacher observations should be made:
a.
first thing in the morning
b.
continuously all day, day-to-day, and week-to-week
c.
late in the afternoon when children are tired/stressed
d.
to accustom children to medical testing procedures
ANSWER:
b
RATIONALE:
Teacher observations should be made continuously because children’s health status is always
changing.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
Daily Health Checks
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.03 – Perform a daily health check.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.03 – Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young
children and families.
United States – NHES.01 – Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion
and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Understanding
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/27/2018 2:19 PM
14. Teachers are in a prime position to observe children because:
a.
they see children in relation to other children of the same age
b.
they spend fewer hours with a child and can, therefore, be more objective than the child’s family
c.
they are not responsible for obtaining medical treatment for children’s health conditions
d.
they are more knowledgeable about children’s health
ANSWER:
a
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RATIONALE:
Teachers have an opportunity to observe children in groups and to compare individual
children’s development against that of similar-age peers. Families seldom have this same
advantage.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Daily Health Checks
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.03 – Perform a daily health check.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.03 – Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young
children and families.
United States – NHES.01 – Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion
and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Applying
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/27/2018 2:25 PM
15. The primary reason teachers should be concerned about each child’s health status is because:
a.
a direct relationship exists between good health and effective learning
b.
families often fail to understand the seriousness of childhood illnesses
c.
young children experience frequent sickness
d.
teachers are usually more aware of appropriate community health services
ANSWER:
a
RATIONALE:
Children’s health has a direct effect on their ability to learn. Undetected health conditions can
interfere with children’s success.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Promoting Children’s Health
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.01 – Discuss several ways that teachers and programs can promote children’s
health.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.01 – Promoting child development and learning.
United States – NHES.01 – Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion
and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Applying
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/27/2018 2:29 PM
16. Daily health observations:
a.
are a costly investment in terms of teachers’ time and effort
b.
yield only limited information about a child’s health
c.
require teachers to have extensive training
d.
provide valuable information about a child’s well-being
ANSWER:
d
RATIONALE:
Teachers’ daily health observations are an effective and inexpensive method for collecting
valuable information about a child’s well-being.
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POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Observation as a Screening Tool
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.02 – Explain why it is important to conduct daily health observations.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.03 – Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young
children and families.
United States – NHES.01 – Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion
and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Understanding
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
11/9/2018 9:54 PM
17. While checking in Carlos, you observe that his throat is red and his skin feels warm. You should:
a.
call Carlos’s mother and advise her to contact their doctor
b.
inform his mother that Carlos probably has strep throat
c.
wait until tomorrow to see if he is better
d.
contact Carlos’s pediatrician for treatment
ANSWER:
a
RATIONALE:
The teacher’s professional responsibility is to contact Carlos’s mother and encourage her to
contact their health care provider. Teachers do not diagnose or ignore a child’s symptoms.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Difficult
REFERENCES:
Daily Health Checks.
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.03 – Perform a daily health check.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.03 – Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young
children and families.
United States – NHES.01 – Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion
and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Applying
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/28/2018 2:10 PM
18. Information gathered during health observations should be recorded carefully and precisely for all of the following
reasons EXCEPT:
a.
determining patterns of illness
b.
providing information that health care professionals may use for diagnostic purposes
c.
identifying changes in a child’s appearance and/or behavior that may warrant further evaluation
d.
sharing the information with all school personnel
ANSWER:
d
RATIONALE:
Recorded information from children’s daily health checks can be used to detect patterns of
illness, provide information to health care professionals, and to note changes in a child’s
health that may indicate an impending illness or warrant professional evaluation. Information
about an individual child should not be shared with all school personnel.
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POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Difficult
REFERENCES:
Daily Health Checks
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.03 – Perform a daily health check.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.03 – Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young
children and families.
United States – NHES.01 – Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion
and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Applying
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
12/10/2018 1:10 PM
19. Early detection of health impairments:
a.
avoids untimely delays in arranging intervention services
b.
adds unnecessary expense to a family’s budget
c.
has only a limited effect on children’s ability to learn
d.
is not important until children reach their school-age years
ANSWER:
a
RATIONALE:
Intervention services can be arranged when children’s health impairments are detected in the
early stages. Early detection and intervention reduce the negative impact that impairments
may have on children’s learning.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Daily Health Checks
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.03 – Perform a daily health check.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.03 – Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young
children and families.
United States – NHES.01 – Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion
and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s:Applying
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/27/2018 3:30 PM
20. Daily health checks provide useful information about children’s:
a.
intelligence
b.
general health status
c.
adult height potential
d.
developmental age
ANSWER:
b
RATIONALE:
Daily health checks only yield information about children’s state of health and wellness. They
do not provide information about IQ, height potential, or developmental age.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
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REFERENCES:
Daily Health Checks
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.03 – Perform a daily health check.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.03 – Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young
children and families.
United States – NHES.01 – Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion
and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remembering
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/27/2018 3:41 PM
21. Mongolian patches appear as:
a.
bluish areas, similar to bruises
b.
dry, scaly skin on elbows and knees
c.
open, draining sores
d.
red, raised bumps
ANSWER:
a
RATIONALE:
Mongolian patches are areas of melanin that are bluish in color and look similar to a bruise.
However, they do not change color (as does a bruise) or go away.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Daily Health Checks
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.03 – Perform a daily health check.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.03 – Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young
children and families.
United States – NHES.03 – Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information,
products, and service to enhance health.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remembering
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/27/2018 3:47 PM
22. Because a child’s state of health can change in a short period of time, observations should be:
a.
conducted first thing each morning
b.
performed at the first sign of illness
c.
made continuously throughout the day
d.
administered only when a family member is present
ANSWER:
c
RATIONALE:
Children’s state of health can change quickly during the day. For this reason teachers should
observe children continuously.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
Observation as a Screening Tool
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.02 – Explain why it is important to conduct daily health observations.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NHES.01 – Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion
and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Applying
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/27/2018 3:50 PM
23. Rashes associated with communicable illnesses are more likely to be observed:
a.
on the face
b.
on the tops of hands and feet
c.
under the neck and arms
d.
over warmer areas of the body, such as back and chest
ANSWER:
d
RATIONALE:
Rashes associated with communicable diseases generally first appear on the warmer parts of
a child’s body (e.g., chest, back, underarm).
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Daily Health Checks
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.03 – Perform a daily health check.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.03 – Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young
children and families.
United States – NHES.01 – Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion
and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Applying
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/27/2018 3:55 PM
24. Conducting daily health assessments is important because:
a.
there is a direct relationship between health and ability to learn
b.
teachers become more aware of children’s individual differences with practice
c.
families expect teachers to be responsible for children’s health
d.
children look forward to the teacher’s personal attention
ANSWER:
a
RATIONALE:
The primary reason for conducting daily health checks is to promote children’s well-being
and learning.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Daily Health Checks
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.02 – Explain why it is important to conduct daily health observations.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.03 – Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young
children and families.
United States – NHES.01 – Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion
and disease prevention to enhance health.
Completion
ANSWER:
chest, back
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Daily Health Checks
QUESTION TYPE:
Completion
HAS VARIABLES:
False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE:
Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.03 – Perform a daily health check.
United States – NHES.01 – Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion
and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remembering
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
27. Teachers can share information about communicable illnesses and preventive health measures with families during
____________________ ____________________ ____________________.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Applying
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/27/2018 3:58 PM
25. The results of daily health assessments should be:
a.
summarized at the end of each week
b.
recorded as anecdotal notes following each assessment or observation
c.
noted by placing a check mark next to the child’s name
d.
disregarded unless there has been a significant change in a child’s behavior or well-being
ANSWER:
b
RATIONALE:
The results of daily health checks should be recorded immediately to maintain accuracy and
detail. Checkmarks do not provide any relevant or useful information.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Daily Health Checks
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.03 – Perform a daily health check.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.03 – Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young
children and families.
United States – NHES.01 – Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion
and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Understanding
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/27/2018 4:04 PM
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ANSWER:
daily health checks
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
Daily Health Checks
QUESTION TYPE:
Completion
HAS VARIABLES:
False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE:
Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.04 – Discuss how teachers can involve children’s families in the health
appraisal process.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.03 – Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young
children and families.
United States – NHES.01 – Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion
and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Understanding
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/28/2018 2:12 PM
28. ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ provide valuable opportunities for
helping children to become more aware of, and involved in, their own personal wellness.
ANSWER:
Daily health checks
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Daily Health Checks
QUESTION TYPE:
Completion
HAS VARIABLES:
False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE:
Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.02 – Explain why it is important to conduct daily health observations.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.03 – Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young
children and families.
United States – NHES.04 – Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal
communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Understanding
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
29. ____________________ are often the first to sense that something may be wrong with their child.
ANSWER:
Families
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Family Involvement
QUESTION TYPE:
Completion
HAS VARIABLES:
False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE:
Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.04 – Discuss how teachers can involve children’s families in the health
appraisal process.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.03 – Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young
children and families.
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United States – NHES.04 – Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal
communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Applying
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
30. ____________________ ____________________ can be used to gather important information about a child’s
nutritional status.
ANSWER:
Dietary assessment
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Promoting Children’s Health
QUESTION TYPE:
Completion
HAS VARIABLES:
False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE:
Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.01 – Discuss several ways that teachers and programs can promote children’s
health.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.03 – Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young
children and families.
United States – NHES.03 – Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information,
products, and service to enhance health.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remembering
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
31. ____________________ or biased results may be obtained when information about a child’s health is based on a
single observation or assessment outcome.
ANSWER:
False
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Promoting Children’s Health
QUESTION TYPE:
Completion
HAS VARIABLES:
False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE:
Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.02 – Explain why it is important to conduct daily health observations.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.03 – Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young
children and families.
United States – NHES.03 – Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information,
products, and service to enhance health.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remembering
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
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32. Caution must be exercised when assessing children’s growth and development because there is a wide range of
____________________ behavior.
ANSWER:
normal, typical
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
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REFERENCES:
Observation as a Screening Tool
QUESTION TYPE:
Completion
HAS VARIABLES:
False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE:
Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.02 – Explain why it is important to conduct daily health observations.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.03 – Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young
children and families.
United States – NHES.02 – Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture,
media, technology, and other factors on health behavior.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remembering
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
33. Health checks should be conducted using a ____________________ approach.
ANSWER:
systematic
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Daily Health Checks
QUESTION TYPE:
Completion
HAS VARIABLES:
False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE:
Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.03 – Perform a daily health check.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.03 – Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young
children and families.
United States – NHES.03 – Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information,
products, and service to enhance health.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remembering
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
34. Primary responsibility for obtaining health care for children always belongs to ____________________.
ANSWER:
families
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
Family Involvement
QUESTION TYPE:
Completion
HAS VARIABLES:
False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE:
Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.04 – Discuss how teachers can involve children’s families in the health
appraisal process.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.02 – Building family and community relationships.
United States – NHES.04 – Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal
communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Understanding
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
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Subjective Short Answer
they are often able to provide information about conditions that teachers may observe. Their
presence may also be comforting to children.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
Daily Health Checks
QUESTION TYPE:
Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES:
False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE:
Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.04 – Discuss how teachers can involve children’s families in the health
appraisal process.
children and families.
communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Analyzing
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
General appearance—note changes in weight (gain or loss), signs of fatigue or unusual
excitability, skin tone (pallor or flushed), and size for age group.
scratches, bruises, or rashes.
4.
Eyes—look for redness, tearing, puffiness, sensitivity to light, frequent rubbing, styles,
35. The term ____________________ refers to an illness or health condition that is frequent, lengthy, or permanent in
nature.
ANSWER:
chronic
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Promoting Children’s Health
QUESTION TYPE:
Completion
HAS VARIABLES:
False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE:
Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.01 – Discuss several ways that teachers and programs can promote children’s
health.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.01 – Promoting child development and learning.
United States – NHES.01 – Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion
and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remembering
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
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sores, drainage, redness, and appropriate responses to sounds or verbal requests.
5.
Ears—check for drainage, redness, and appropriate responses to sounds or verbal
requests.
6.
Nose—note any deformity, frequent rubbing, congestion, sneezing, or drainage.
7.
Mouth—look inside at the teeth: note cavities, malformations, sores, or mouth-
breathing.
8.
Throat—observe for enlarged or red tonsils, red throat, white patches on throat or
tonsils, drainage, or unusual breath odors.
9.
Neck—feel for enlarged glands.
10.
Chest—watch the child’s breathing and note any wheezing, rattles, shortness of breath,
coughing (with or without other symptoms).
11.
Skin—lift up clothing and observe the chest and back for color (pallor or redness),
rashes, scratches, bumps, bruises, scars, unusual warmth, and perspiration.
12.
Speech—listen for clarity, stuttering, nasality, mispronunciations, monotone voice, and
appropriateness for age.
13.
Extremities—observe posture, coordination; note conditions such as bowed legs,
toeing-in, or arms and legs of unequal length.
14.
Behavior and temperament—note any changes in activity level, alertness, cooperation,
appetite, sleep patterns, toileting habits, irritability, or uncharacteristic restlessness.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Difficult
REFERENCES:
Daily Health Checks
QUESTION TYPE:
Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES:
False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE:
Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.03 – Perform a daily health check.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.03 – Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young
children and families.
United States – NHES.03 – Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information,
products, and service to enhance health.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Applying
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
38. Why must teachers not attempt to diagnose children’s health conditions?
ANSWER:
Teachers are not trained to identify symptoms associated with various health conditions. This
is the role of health care professionals.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Daily Health Checks
QUESTION TYPE:
Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES:
False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE:
Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.03 – Perform a daily health check.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.03 – Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young
children and families.
United States – NHES.03 – Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information,
products, and service to enhance health.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Analyzing
Essay
intervention services; the ethical and professional responsibilities teachers have to protect all
children from infectious illnesses by identifying those who may have a contagious condition;
DATE CREATED:
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39. What are developmental norms?
ANSWER:
Developmental norms represent an average or range, expressed as weeks, months, years,
when children are able to perform certain skills and behaviors.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Observation as a Screening Tool
QUESTION TYPE:
Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES:
False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE:
Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.02 – Explain why it is important to conduct daily health observations.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.01 – Promoting child development and learning.
United States – NHES.01 – Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion
and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remembering
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
40. What are Mongolian spots?
ANSWER:
Mongolian spots are collections of melanin or pigment that appear as bluish skin
discolorations. These spots are frequently located on the lower back of children who are of
Asian, Native American, and/or Middle Eastern ethnicity.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Daily Health Checks
QUESTION TYPE:
Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES:
False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE:
Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.03 – Perform a daily health check.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.01 – Promoting child development and learning.
United States – NHES.01 – Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion
and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Applying
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
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children who may be maltreated or neglected; and, the promotion of children’s self-
awareness.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Daily Health Checks
QUESTION TYPE:
Essay
HAS VARIABLES:
False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE:
Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
hsn.maro.10.02.02 – Explain why it is important to conduct daily health observations.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – NAEYC.03 – Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young
children and families.
United States – NHES.03 – Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information,
products, and service to enhance health.
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Analyzing
DATE CREATED:
10/11/2018 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
10/27/2018 4:37 PM