| Question 1 | 2.5 / 2.5 points |
Skin infections can be caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, and:
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| pollen. | ||
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| airborne contaminants. | ||
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| bruising. | ||
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| fungi. | ||
| Question 2 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
Which of the following is NOT a parasite?
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| Scabies | ||
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| Head lice | ||
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| Ringworm | ||
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| Intestinal worms | ||
| Question 3 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
Which of the following is caused by a fungus?
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| Common cold | ||
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| Head lice | ||
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| Athlete's foot | ||
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| Tuberculosis | ||
| Question 4 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
Which of the following is caused by a virus?
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| Common cold | ||
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| Head lice | ||
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| Athlete's foot | ||
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| Tuberculosis | ||
| Question 5 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
Children under age 6 can become carriers of which disease without developing any symptoms?
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| Hepatitis A | ||
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| Influenza | ||
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| Rotavirus | ||
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| Tetanus | ||
| Question 6 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
Blood-borne infections that may be found in childcare settings include all of the following EXCEPT:
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| tuberculosis. | ||
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| HIV. | ||
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| Hepatitis B. | ||
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| Hepatitis C. | ||
| Question 7 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
Which of the following should be avoided when treating chicken pox in infants and children?
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| Aspirin | ||
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| Acetaminophen | ||
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| Over-the-counter antihistamine | ||
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| Ibuprofen | ||
| Question 8 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
Each of the following is true about tetanus EXCEPT:
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| the tetanus bacteria form spores that are deposited in soil and cannot survive more than a few months. | ||
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| bacteria usually enter the body through a puncture wound. | ||
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| teachers need tetanus boosters to maintain their own immunity. | ||
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| the bacteria is commonly found in the gut of farm animals | ||
| Question 9 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
Recognition of symptoms of disease helps teachers:
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| diagnose disease. | ||
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| offer recommendations for treatment. | ||
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| plan management strategies in the classroom to stop the spread of disease. | ||
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| carefully monitor some children more than others. | ||
| Question 10 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
Children who are infected with Hepatitis A and can transmit the disease without developing symptoms, are called:
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| donors. | ||
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| contaminants. | ||
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| hosts. | ||
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| carriers. | ||
| Question 11 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
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?
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| Viral hepatitis | ||
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| Tuberculosis | ||
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| Intestinal infections | ||
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| HIV | ||
| Question 12 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
Keeping skin cuts and scrapes clean and dry is more likely to prevent:
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| <p> MRSA—methicillin-resistant <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em>.</p> | ||
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| hepatitis B. | ||
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| hepatitis C. | ||
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| HIV. | ||
| Question 13 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
The body's immune system is highly effective at killing off most:
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| viruses. | ||
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| bacteria. | ||
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| fungi. | ||
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| parasites. | ||
| Question 14 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
Sneezing on some blocks that are touched a few minutes later by another
child is an example of:
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| indirect contact. | ||
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| airborne transmission. | ||
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| fecal-oral transmission. | ||
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| bloodborne transmission. | ||
| Question 15 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
Which of the following is not a vaccine-preventable disease?
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| Pertussis (Whooping cough) | ||
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| Conjunctivitis | ||
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| Measles | ||
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| Tetanus | ||
| Question 16 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
Each of the following statements is true about common colds EXCEPT:
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| the best way to interrupt the cycle of infection is to wash hands frequently. | ||
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| some cold viruses can survive on contaminated objects for up to one day. | ||
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| children should be encouraged to cough into their hands rather than the air. | ||
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| children younger than age 6 experience between six to eight colds a year. | ||
| Question 17 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
Which of the following is caused by bacteria?
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| Common cold | ||
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| Head lice | ||
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| Athlete's foot | ||
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| Tuberculosis | ||
| Question 18 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
Of the three most common groups of childhood infections, which of the following is NOT a symptom?
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| Diarrhea | ||
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| Muscle spasms | ||
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| Vomiting | ||
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| Skin infections or rashes | ||
| Question 19 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
Which of the following infections are NOT dangerous to the fetus of a mother exposed to them?
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| Chickenpox | ||
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| Athlete's foot | ||
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| Coxsackie virus | ||
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| Fifth disease | ||
| Question 20 | 0 / 2.5 points | ||
Chicken pox is an example of a(n):
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| infectious disease caused by a parasite. | ||
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| respiratory infection characterized by an itchy skin rash. | ||
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| skin infection/contagious rash that has an incubation period longer than 30 days. (Incorrect) | ||
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| infectious disease causing severe vomiting. | ||
| Question 21 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
The leading cause of death due to injury for children under the age of 9 is:
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| motor vehicle and traffic accidents. | ||
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| drowning. | ||
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| suffocation. | ||
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| burns. | ||
| Question 22 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
Which of the following age groups has the highest number of deaths due to motor vehicle and traffic accidents?
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| Birth to 1 year | ||
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| 1 to 4yearsold | ||
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| 5 to 9 years old | ||
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| 9 to 15 years old | ||
| Question 23 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
All states and the District of Columbia are required to monitor child care in which of the following ways?
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| Creating safety standards for child care centers. | ||
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| Establishing standards for child care including monitoring and enforcement. | ||
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| Setting standards that are the same nationwide for all programs that serve young children. | ||
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| Providing guidance for day camps and in-home child care. | ||
| Question 24 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
What is the earliest age a child can be out of sound supervision for short periods of time according to NAEYC?
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| Infants | ||
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| Toddlers | ||
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| Preschoolers | ||
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| School age | ||
| Question 25 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
Which of the following approaches would help teach a safety message to a misbehaving toddler?
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| Remove the child to time-out for time to cool down. | ||
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| Model the safe choice while stating it, so the toddler can connect words to the meaning. | ||
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| Punish inappropriate behavior consistently. | ||
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| Talk to the toddler after he does something wrong so he feels encouraged. | ||
| Question 26 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
Where do most reported injuries to young children occur?
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| Child's home | ||
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| Child care centers | ||
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| Public schools | ||
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| Parks | ||
| Question 27 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
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?
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| Avoid being drawn into family disagreements and explain that the school setting is a safe and neutral area for the child. | ||
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| Take each situation individually and determine which parent is more stable. | ||
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| Develop a relationship with external professionals involved in the matter and listen to their advice. | ||
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| Record their request in writing before following through with their request. | ||
| Question 28 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
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| Unintentional injuries can result in a potentially disabling outcome. | ||
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| Unintentional injuries include accidents associated with learning new <br /> skills (falling when you learn to walk). | ||
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| Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in early childhood. | ||
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| Unintentional injuries are over-reported because children are so vulnerable. | ||
| Question 29 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
If children respond with frustration during a block of playtime because they don't want to transition, what should a teacher do?
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| Plan additional transitions throughout the day so children become more familiar with them. | ||
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| Plan fewer large blocks of playtime. | ||
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| Move gradually into the transition by directing small groups of children to clean up. | ||
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| Set consequences for children who do not cooperate during transition time. | ||
| Question 30 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
According to NAEYC, classroom square footage should be:
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| 75 square feet per child. | ||
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| 50 square feet per child. | ||
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| 25 square feet per child. | ||
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| 35 square feet per child. | ||
| Question 31 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
Inviting children and families to the center prior to the child attending is a good practice because:
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| teachers can judge whether the child is going to be a safety problem and be prepared. | ||
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| teachers can introduce classroom safety practices. | ||
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| teachers can assure families that the teachers have sole responsibility for safety in the classroom. | ||
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| teachers can determine whether families practice safety rules at home. | ||
| Question 32 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
Which of the following age groups has the highest number of deaths due to drowning?
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| Birth to 1 year | ||
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| 1 to 4yearsold | ||
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| 5 to 9 years old | ||
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| 9 to 15 years old | ||
| Question 33 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
Which of the following statements is true about daily schedules designed as an important safety procedure in child care?
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| Daily schedules should become more individualized as children become older. | ||
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| Daily schedules should be designed for the larger group in the infant room. | ||
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| Daily schedules should discourage children from being self-directed. | ||
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| Once children learn the routine of the daily schedule they are able to be more self-directed. | ||
| Question 34 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a reminder of the important contribution teachers make because it emphasizes the:
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| need to address children's cultural practices. | ||
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| building blocks of social and emotional development in early childhood. | ||
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| importance of modeling desired behaviors. | ||
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| essential role of physical and emotional safety in the classroom to promote children's well-being. | ||
| Question 35 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
Stricter standards designed to increase the quality and safety of children's settings have the potential to push some children into settings that are less safe because:
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| implementing more rigorous safety standards carries more hidden costs. | ||
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| children are tempted to engage in more risky situations when more rigorous safety standards are in place. | ||
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| parents don't support more rigorous safety standards. | ||
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| child care centers will not be able to follow more rigorous safety standards. | ||
| Question 36 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
Which of the following is a recommended safety guidance strategy to take with an infant who is grabbing?
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| Remove him/her to a crib to distract from grabbing. | ||
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| Introduce him/her to gentle touching. | ||
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| Remove what is being grabbed. | ||
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| Say "no" sternly. | ||
| Question 37 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
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?
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| Maintaining attention for safe supervision between the individual and the group | ||
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| Failing to position herself/himself appropriately | ||
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| Attending to the needs of the individual but not the group | ||
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| Relying on another adult in the classroom to maintain safe supervision | ||
| Question 38 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
Which age group experiences the highest overall injury rate for any age group under the age of 15?
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| Birth to 1 year | ||
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| 1 to 4years old | ||
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| 5 to 9 years old | ||
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| 9 to 15 years old | ||
| Question 39 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
Dividing the children's play area into zones is helpful during outside
playtime that is:
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| supervised by more than one teacher. | ||
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| supervised by only one teacher. | ||
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| comprised of mixed age groups. | ||
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| unsupervised. | ||
| Question 40 | 2.5 / 2.5 points | ||
The leading cause of death of children under the age of one year is
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| SIDS. |
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| falls. |
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| burns. |
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| drowning.
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