Working with Young Children - Ch. 11 - Safety Objectives

When it comes to toy safety, important teacher responsibilities include _______.

• selecting safe toys

• supervising children as they use toys

• teaching children about safe toy use

• all of the above

When checking a fire extinguisher for problems, you should report all of the following EXCEPT ______.

• dents, leaks, and rust

• blocked nozzle

• intact pin and tamper seal

• pressure gauge at an incorrect setting

Whom should you call first if you suspect a child has eaten a poison?

• child's parents

• child's doctor

• poison control center

• none of the above

If you do NOT know what substance a child swallowed, you should _____.

• induce vomiting

• call the Poison Control Center

• have the child drink a glass of water

• wait to see how the child feels

There are very few dangers in a preschool center.

• true

• false

Most accidents in a child care center are preventable.

• true

• false

Education is a secondary function in an early childhood program.

• true

• false

Children should be left unattended for only very short periods of time.

• true

• false

Center directors should constantly supervise the environment to ensure it is safe.

• true

• false

To properly supervise children, you should keep your back facing the wall.

• true

• false