Several children in your classroom have developed conjunctivitis (pinkeye). Which of
the following control measures would not be necessary to enforce?
a. careful hand washing
b. excluding children who have discharge from the eyes
c. closing the school
d. disinfecting all surfaces
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
A child who appears to be in shock should be given ample fluids to drink.
a. True
b. False
The nutritional guideline that includes the most individualized nutrient information in
terms of age/gender grouping is(are):
a. MyPlate
b. DRIs
c. Percent of Daily Values
d. Healthy People 2020
A child is legally defined as an individual:
a. under 18 years of age
b. under 16 years of age
c. 21 years and younger
d. 0 to 15 years
Which of the following factors accounts for the most variation in meeting a child’s total
caloric needs?
a. gender
b. physical activity
c. basal metabolic rate
d. age
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
wellbeing
Starch, lactose, and sucrose must all be digested before the body is able to use them as
an energy source.
a. True
b. False
Sanitizing countertops eliminates all pathogens.
a. True
b. False
Fainting occurs when there is a temporary reduction of blood flow to the brain. If a
child faints, your immediate action would be to:
a. encourage the child to sit up
b. not move the child until he/she is able to move without assistance
c. gently lower the child to the floor
d. place the child in a sitting position and elevate the feet
Because rubella is seldom experienced in our country today, it is no longer necessary
for children to be immunized against it.
a. True
b. False
Children whose parents smoke are at higher risk for developing allergies, asthma and
cancer.
a. True
b. False
A bite from an infected tick can cause Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
a. True
b. False
Children’s socialemotional competence can have a direct effect on their state of physical
wellbeing.
a. True
b. False
Most children who develop type 2 diabetes must:
a. be given daily insulin injections
b. eliminate all sugar from their diet
c. severely restrict their physical activity
d. lose weight and follow a healthy diet
The federally funded WIC program provides food supplement vouchers for:
a. pregnant women
b. infants
c. young children to age 5
d. all answers are correct
Easily spoiled foods, such as protein-based and creamed dishes, should be prepared:
a. and cooled in a small, deep pan
b. from thoroughly chilled ingredients
c. from hot ingredients and then chilled immediately
d. all answers are correct
Evaluation:
a. measures positive changes in the learner’s behavior
b. should be a final step in the lesson’s presentation
c. is generally viewed as a threatening process
d. determines which instructional methods are best to use
Infants and toddlers rarely experience a calcium deficiency because they consume
generous amounts of milk.
a. True
b. False
Two-year-olds can be expected to play cooperatively with one another.
a. True
b. False
It is the teacher’s responsibility to make a toddler eat some of each food served at
mealtime.
a. True
b. False
Nutrient recommendations established in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans serve as
the standard upon which most federal nutrition programs are based.
a. True
b. False
Initial treatment of a sprained ankle would include_________and applying
an__________ to the area.
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
A child who may have a hearing loss should be referred to an ophthalmologist for
screening.
a. True
b. False
New playgrounds should:
a. challenge children’s motor skills
b. look attractive
c. be accessible to all children and comply with ADA standards
d. cost a lot of money to design
An infant’s high nutrient needs are the result of:
a. rapid growth
b. physical activity
c. frequent illness
d. genetics
When food is used in a learning experience, the end product should be:
a. edible and eaten by the children when the lesson is finished
b. displayed in a prominent place for families to see
c. thrown away at the end of the day
d. stored and served later in the week
Role-modeling would not be an effective technique for reinforcing hand washing skills
with young children.
a. True
b. False
Feeding an infant, who is lying down, with a bottle that is propped up, may result in:
a. aspiration of formula
b. ear infection
c. baby bottle tooth decay (BBTD)
d. all answers are correct
A lack of adequate iron in children’s diet can lead to:
a. brittle bones
b. tooth decay
c. dehydration
d. anemia
An effective food-based learning experience for children would be:
a. baking brownies on Monday for Thursday’s snack
b. cutting up vegetables for soup that will be served for today’s lunch
c. stringing cereal to make necklaces that children can wear
d. creating a vegetable mural from magazine pictures
A mother’s breast milk changes in composition to meet the infant’s nutrient needs.
a. True
b. False
The form of carbohydrate that circulates in the blood stream (blood sugar) is called
____ .
You can expect the skin of a child who is in shock to be__________and__________.
Briefly explain what information should be included in a report following a child’s
seizure.
To dislodge an object that is obstructing an infant’s airway, you would administer five
back blows, five____________________, and then repeat these steps until the object
can be removed.
The________, size, color, and severity of physical injuries should be carefully
documented.
Describe why it is so important to mix infant formulas precisely according to the
instructions.
Your nine-year-old wants to stay home alone while you go to the grocery store. How
would you determine whether this is the right thing to do?
What is the criterion for labeling a food substance as an “essential” nutrient?
Chicken pox is an example of a communicable illness that is spread through
__________.
Discuss why teachers are often the first to notice the signs of vision impairment in
young children.
Removing sick children from a group can be an effective method for limiting the source
of _________.
Why is it important to encourage family members to remain with their child during
daily health checks?
When teachers are ill, they not only increase the chances of infecting others, but also
run a greater risk of ________themselves.
______proteins are present in meats, including fish, poultry, eggs, and dairy products.
_____is a mineral that is essential for strong tooth enamel formation and resistance to
decay.
Iron deficiency anemia is common in the post six-month-old infant and the toddler.
Why does this happen? What food sources should be served to correct this problem?
Early childhood professionals must continue their effort to educate families about how
to recognize ________early childhood and after-school programs.
Describe several health and developmental problems that low-birth weight infants are
more likely to experience.
The term ____refers to the process of ordering and purchasing foods.
Participation in_________training enables early childhood teachers to acquire new
knowledge and skills and continue to grow professionally.