Health and Safety Final Exam

When considering brain development during the early years, which of the following is the most helpful approach to educating young children? A) Teachers should plan for more whole group learning time and enforce strict rules. B) Teachers should spend the majority of time on basic academics and rote learning. C) Teachers should test children's cognitive abilities using standardized tests frequently. D) Teachers should plan safe nurturing care and positive experiences.

When used to describe groups, the term Ethnic refers to: A) groups with common racial and cultural origins or backgrounds. B) groups with common national, tribal, religious, linguistic, racial or cultural origins or backgrounds. C) groups with common national, tribal, religious, and linguistic origins or backgrounds. D) groups with a common and shared culture.

A teacher taking advantage of an incidental learning opportunity might do which of the following? A) Plan a lesson on how to cover coughs when it is flu and cold season. B) Include children's favorite foods in a lesson on healthy snacks. C) Discuss the foods that pets eat to keep healthy when the children notice a dog outside. D) Plan a unit on pets and pet food after a student gets a new pet.

For the ECCE 1105 course, any work submitted past the due date will A) receive a zero regardless of the circumstances B) will be accepted late if I have a good excuse like a relative dying or a hospital paper. C) can be turned in at the end of the semester when I realize I am not going to pass D) it really doesn't matter if I turn in work as long as I come to class if the class is a hybrid or if I just login if I am enrolled totally in an online course.

Scaffolding will help guide the learning process in all of the following ways except: A) by offering challenges that are just beyond the child's current level of understanding and ability. B) by supporting the child to move into new levels of understanding. C) by structuring experiences that are familiar and of interest to the child. D) by focusing on self-discovery learning with little structure.

When can diet influence gene functions, creating a positive or negative impact on health? A) Anytime after prenatal development B) During pregnancy and prenatal development, early childhood, puberty, and old age C) During prenatal development D) It is unknown exactly when

How can a teacher plan appropriate learning experiences so children who have a preference for one kind of play don't miss learning opportunities? A) Teach important concepts during whole group time. B) Provide more teacher-directed activities. C) Have children switch centers. D) Plan wellness activities across the centers and learning areas.

During which stage of Piaget's development should a teacher with a purposeful teaching plan introduce healthful routines? A) Sensorimotor B) Preoperational C) Formal operations D) Concrete operations

__________provides notice of its actions to revoke the license or certificate of registration, or to seek an emergency suspension of a facility's license or certificate of registration to operate. A) NAEYC B) Quality Rated C) Bright from the Start D) SACS

Experience and learning change the "architecture" of the brain by A) pruning the brain. B) increasing the number of neurons. C) decreasing brain plasticity. D) decreasing the complexity of the brain cell network of connections.

Duane lives in a home with domestic violence and attends a poor quality early childhood setting. Which environmental system from ecological theory does this represent? A) Exosystem B) Macrosystem C) Microsystem D) Mesosystem

Which of the following statements about evidence-based practices is true? A) Credibility should be based on cultural beliefs. B) Cultural considerations should be prioritized over core informational practices. C) Practices should represent personal values. D) Information guiding wellness curriculum should be founded on research, and promoted by reputable agencies.

Process-oriented activities: A) allow children to participate without the stress of achieving a preconceived product. B) encourage children to explore wellness concepts in step-by-step format. C) provide structure to the teaching of wellness concepts. D) require activity outlines and guides.

All of the following are true about hands-on experiential activities except: A) they provide opportunities for children to guide themselves. B) they free the teacher to observe the children. C) they increase the pace and quantity of learning. D) they rely on teacher reinforcement.

How do the healthful benefits of one factor of nutrition, health, or safety affect the outcomes in the others? A) Nutrition, health and safety are closely aligned and inter-related. B) Physical health has a greater affect on social, emotional, and physical development. C) Nutrition affects health more than safety. D) They are separate factors with unique consequences.

A teacher who is paying attention to teaching in all developmental domains in a center-based approach would: A) request students remain quiet in the library listening center. B) encourage language development, and promote sharing and social skills in the library listening center. C) teach a lesson on healthy foods by showing pictures of healthy foods and telling children about excellent snack choices. D) try to prevent developmental domains from overlapping in each of the classroom centers.

Having children identify healthful alternatives to less healthful activities would be an appropriate wellness activity for which of the following Piaget's stage? A) Concrete operations period B) Formal operations period C) Preoperational period D) Sensorimotor period

Which of the following statements is true about involving families in wellness curriculum? A) Teachers should avoid parents' personal stories about family traditions if they conflict with the teaching goals. B) Families should be recognized as the best resource for sharing information about their culture. C) Teachers should avoid talking to parents about certain unmet health needs when families are experiencing high levels of stress. D) Involving families should not include a forum for discussing conflicting points of view.

The process of constructing knowledge was studied by all of these theorists except: A) Jean Piaget. B) Lev Vygotsky. C) Jerome Bruner. D) Sigmund Freud.

Children ages 5 to 8 years learn best when: A) describing ideas. B) discovering knowledge through abstract experiences. C) exploring ideas in real and tangible ways. D) comparing and contrasting past experiences.

A teacher who pays attention to teaching in the developmental domains will do all of the following except: A) use a center-based approach. B) keep lessons specific to content areas. C) plan ways to teach concepts in multiple domains. D) allow domains to overlap in each of the classroom centers.

Which of the following is the best hands-on lesson to teach about healthy foods? A) Showing a picture of a fruit salad to show a healthful snack. B) Preparing a fruit salad recipe. C) Creating a chart of healthy foods at whole group time. D) Sorting healthy and not healthy food pictures.

Which agency sets health and safety standards for licensed child care facilities in Georgia? A) NAEYC B) Bright from the Start under the Department of Early Care and Learning C) CDC-Center for Disease Control D) QRS-Quality Rating System of Georgia

Strong for Life is A) a campaign by Michelle Obama for eating healthy and school lunches B) a campaign by Children's Health Care of Atlanta to promote health C) a campaign by the American Academy of Pediatrics for drinking whole milk D) a campaign by BFTS to help schools to promote efforts of healthy eating for children by replacing fats with sugar intake.

Cultural and ethnic practices that interface with the classroom may affect all of following except: A) expectations for boys and girls. B) how sleeping arrangements are managed at home and how napping is arranged in the classroom. C) comfort with health practices in the classroom. D) health, safety and nutrition guidelines for young children.

Up and down chewing and moving food around in the mouth with the tongue are skills: A) enhancing the jaw and muscle development needed later for speech. B) required for eating complimentary foods. C) not developed until age 12 months. D) acquired when solid foods are introduced before age 4 months.

Which of the following is true about feeding infants? A) Infants should be fed on demand. B) A feeding schedule should be imposed. C) Put infants in a crib with a bottle to help them fall asleep. D) Propping a baby with a bottle is sometimes appropriate.

All of the following statements are true about giving honey to infants except: A) infantile botulism can occur in infants as a result of consuming honey. B) there are less associated risks for babies born in certain cultures who use honey to cleanse the system shortly after birth. C) avoiding honey is imperative until after the baby's first birthday. D) consumption of honey during the first year can contribute to an illness that can result in death.

BFTS requires infants one and under to have an infant feeding plan that is provided by the parents. A) True B) False

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommended which of the following as important first foods for breastfed infants? A) Infant cereals and pureed meats. B) Infant cereals and pureed fruits. C) Pureed fruits and pureed vegetables. D) Cows milk or goat's milk.

Studies conducted on the eating habits of U.S. infants found: A) as many as 50% of infants were exposed to French fries, candy, cookies or cake before age one. B) most infants were eating nutrient dense foods. C) the number one cause of death in infancy was choking due to inappropriate food choices offered to them. D) fewer infants under age one were eating empty calories.

Why is serving cow's milk to infants under 12 months of age discouraged? A) consuming cow's milk can lead to iron deficiency. B) cow's milk is not high enough in protein, sodium, and potassium. C) cow's milk is low in folic acid. D) cow's milk is too high in fat.

Single ingredients foods should be introduced gradually: A) no more than two at a time. B) one at a time with a wait period of 3-5 days. C) one new food a month. D) pureed fruits first, then pureed meats.

Adding infant cereal to formula in the bottle will not: A) increase a baby's likelihood to sleep through the night. B) increase the risk of acquiring allergies. C) decrease the nutrients of breast milk or formula. D) put the baby at risk for obesity.

When is the "window of opportunity" for introducing complementary foods and advancing flavors and textures? A) Before 4-6 months of age. B) Between 4-6 months of age through 10 months of age. C) After 12 months of age. D) Between 10 and 12 months of age.

All infants who are breastfed must receive supplements for which of the following? A) Vitamin D B) Vitamin B-12 C) Zinc D) Iron

All of the following are indicators that babies are ready to begin eating pureed foods except: A) babies are able to hold their head steady and can sit with support. B) babies will push food out with their tongue rather than keep food in the back of the mouth. C) babies can turn their head away when they are full. D) babies can draw in bottom lip as spoon is removed from mouth.

All of the following advantages of breast milk are true except: A) antibodies in breast milk help prevent against illness and infection. B) colostrum from breast milk is considered the infant's first immunization. C) breast fed infants born prematurely perform better on IQ tests and have overall better cognitive performance. D) the protective effect breast milk has against obesity decreases if a mother continues nursing beyond one year.

A cleft lip is generally: A) not problematic for feeding babies. B) problematic for feeding babies. C) can be overcome with the use of special bottles. D) repaired at about nine months of age.

Readiness skills for introducing semisolid complementary foods includes all of the following except: A) the tongue thrust and gag reflexes start to diminish. B) infants are able to move food around in the mouth with their tongues. C) infants begin to use an up and down chewing motion. D) infants have newly erupting teeth.

When preparing infant formula inaccuracies in measuring can lead to all of the following except: A) too much water can mean too low in calories and nutrients. B) too little water can lead to diarrhea and dehydration. C) too much water can result in poor growth. D) too much water will result in excess calorie intake.

Feeding problems are defined by the American Academy of Pediatrics as: A) developmental disorders related to the mouth. B) abnormalities in the swallowing process. C) infants who struggle with liquids and coughs or chokes during meals. D) difficulty chewing due to weak chewing muscles.

All of the following are true about introducing finger foods to infants except: A) finger foods should be soft enough for babies to chew using their gums. B) finger foods can be introduced when infants have developed the pincer grasp. C) finger foods should be introduced after babies have teeth. D) babies are ready for finger foods when they have oral motor skills such as using the jaw to mash foods and moving food around from side to side in the mouth.

Which of the following is not true when storing breast milk? A) Breast milk can be stored at 39 degrees for 48 hours. B) Breast milk in soiled containers should not be accepted. C) Breast milk that is remaining in a bottle after feeding must be stored within one hour. D) Breast milk can be stored in the freezer at 0 degrees for up to 3 months.

Some characteristics of foods that are choking concerns for infants include all of the following except: A) slippery foods that are round such as grapes and cooked carrots. B) easy to inhale foods such as sunflower seeds, peanuts, raisins, and popcorn. C) hard dry foods such as pretzels and chips. D) textured foods mixed with pureed foods such as pureed carrots and rice or pureed peaches and alphabet pasta.

Exclusion policies: A) prevent illness and infection from occurring B) are only necessary when there is threat of serious disease C) protect teachers against charges of negligence D) serve as guidelines for deciding when a child is too ill to attend group care

Communicable illnesses that are transmitted by the fecal-oral method include: A) pinworms and hepatitis B) colds and chicken pox C) ringworm and impetigo D) all answers are correct

Children who receive an MMR immunization are protected against: A) meningitis, mumps, and rheumatoid arthritis B) measles, mononucleosis, and rubella C) multiple sclerosis, meningitis, and rheumatic fever D) measles, mumps, and rubella

Early signs of a developing communicable illness might include all the following EXCEPT: A) red or sore throat B) a rash that is fading C) fatigue and loss of appetite D) headache

Which of the following is not a communicable illness? A) rubella B) impetigo C) conjunctivitis D) eczema

An example of a communicable illness that is transmitted via bloodborne pathogens is: A) fifth disease B) tuberculosis C) hepatitis B D) scabies

Children in group settings can become infected with the AIDS virus (HIV) from: A) sharing eating utensils B) using a common toilet C) coughing, sneezing, or spitting on one another D) swimming pools E) none of these answers is correct

Universal infection control precautions require the teacher to: A) wear latex gloves when handling items contaminated with body fluids B) administer first aid (without gloves) and then wash hands carefully C) disinfect hands with sanitizing gels D) call for professional assistance

A characteristic feature that is helpful for identifying chicken pox is: A) a sore throat B) a fine, flat rash that covers the body C) individual bumps with a clear blister on top D) flushed checks

A child in your classroom breaks out with chicken pox on May 5th. As a responsible teacher, you would alert parents of the other children to observe their child closely for symptoms during which time period? A) May 16 to 23 B) May 12 to 19 C) May 8 to 15 D) May 23 to 30

West Nile virus is transmitted via: A) sick pets B) contaminated food C) bite of an infected mosquito D) dirty hands

The single, most effective control measure against the spread of communicable illness is: A) restricted outdoor play in cold weather B) thorough hand washing C) disinfecting all surfaces—for example, tables, toys D) excluding children when they are sick

A major complication of diarrhea is: A) lack of appetite B) dizziness C) dehydration D) listlessness

Complete immunization is required of children: A) who will be turning two years old B) before they can travel across state lines C) for admission to early childhood and school-based programs D) before siblings are born

An infant who begins to vomit should be positioned: A) on its stomach with hips and legs raised B) sitting up C) on its back so it can be observed more carefully D) upright in the teachers arms

A pathogen is the: A) method by which an illness is transmitted B) organism responsible for infecting an individual C) first stage of a communicable illness D) name given to the susceptible or new host

Giardiasis is a communicable illness that is transmitted: A) through direct and indirect contact with infected fecal material B) during coughs and sneezes C) by drinking out of someone else's glass D) through contact with the fur of infected dogs and cats

Examples of communicable illnesses that are transmitted via the airborne method include: A) chicken pox and influenza B) conjunctivitis and ringworm C) hepatitis and impetigo D) scabies and lice

Lyme disease is caused by a: A) bacteria B) virus C) parasite D) fungus

Teacher observations are ____ as a control measure. A) effective B) ineffective C) inefficient D) not appropriate

Several children in your classroom have developed conjunctivitis (pinkeye). Which of the following control measures would you enforce? A) careful hand washing B) excluding children who have discharge from the eyes C) closing the school D) all answers are correct E) both careful hand washing and excluding children who have discharge from the eyes

The length of the incubation stage: A) is the same for all communicable illnesses B) varies for each communicable illness C) is shorter in young children D) is insignificant in the control of communicable illness

Teachers who are ill should: A) stay home whenever they are feeling "under the weather" B) follow the same exclusion guidelines set for children C) ignore minor illnesses and come to work D) not come to work when exposed to communicable illness; wait to see whether symptoms develop

A stomachache may be considered serious when it: A) comes and goes B) disrupts a child's activity C) affects a child's appetite D) causes gas or diarrhea

A child is most contagious during the: A) incubation stage B) incubation and prodromal stages C) acute and convalescent stages D) acute stage