ECE2: Safe Environments

Which of the following requires a teacher to call for immediate medical attention for an injured child?

• Five-minute nosebleed

• Hard blow to head

• Shallow cut

• Splinter in finger

What should a teacher do if a child incurs a burn that forms a blister on the skin?

• Apply a cold wet cloth to area

• Place under cold water

• Rub butter on area

• Seek medical attention

If a child has swallowed a poisonous substance, what should a teacher do first?

• Call poison control

• Give milk to child

• Induce vomiting in the child

• Wash out the child’s mouth

How often should indoor and outdoor play areas be inspected for safety hazards?

• Daily

• Weekly

• Monthly

• Yearly

How many people are exposed to poison every year?

• 2 million

• 2.5 million

• 3 million

• 3.5 million

What percent of people exposed to poison each year are children?

• 64%

• 65%

• 66%

• 67%

Each center should have a clear set of _____ to limit and identify safe behavior

• universal precautions

• risk management plan

• safety rules

• screenings

What is the leading cause of death in children?

• abuse

• accidents

• drowning

• head injuries

For which of the following situations should you move to an interior wall and crouch down facing the wall with hands behind the head?

• earthquake

• fire

• intruder

• tornado

For which of the following situations should you lock doors, turn out lights, remain quiet, and take cover?

• earthquake

• fire

• intruder

• tornado