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Child Development Test Review

Total questions: 59

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
When changing a diaper, which direction should you wipe?
a)
To the right
b)
Back to front
c)
Front to back
d)
Side to side
2.
What part of the body should you use to test a baby's formula?
a)
Infant's face
b)
Infant's wrist
c)
Back of infant's throat
d)
Adult's wrist
3.
When a baby finishes 1/3 or half of their bottle what should you do next?
a)
Put them to bed
b)
Burp them
c)
Finish the bottle
d)
Change their diaper
4.
Always find out if a child has special needs after you have babysat for them. 
a)
True
b)
False
5.
Writing down important information and arriving early to meet the children are NOT important parts of babysitting.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
Heat a bottle of milk in the microwave to get the most even results.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
It is never okay to hit or shake a baby or child
a)
True
b)
False
8.
It is your right to invite a friend over to the house when you are babysitting
a)
True
b)
False
9.
It is fine to leave a mess for the parents, because they will clean it up when they get home.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
If you are not sure if you are allowed to eat the family's food, you should pack some snacks for yourself.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
Babies should always be put to sleep on their backs, unless the parents instruct you otherwise.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
If something interrupts you while changing a diaper, strap the baby to the changing table and deal with the interruption quickly.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
Stuffed animals and blankets are comfort items and should be left in a crib with a sleeping infant.
a)
True
b)
False
14.

A toddler is which age group?

a)

Birth to 12 months

b)

1-3 years

c)

3-5 years

d)

6 months to 12 months

15.

A child may develop faster or slower than the norms for one or more areas of developmental growth

a)

False

b)

True

16.

The first month after birth an infant is called what?

a)

Newborn

b)

Infant

17.

Do toddlers have an easier time eating foods with their fingers or with a spoon?

a)

Fingers

b)

Spoon

18.

Infants prefer playing with toys to playing with people.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

________ development involves changes in body size and ability.

a)

Emotional

b)

Intellectual

c)

Physical

d)

Social

20.

What temperature should baby formula be when fed to an infant?

a)

Ice Cold

b)

Lukewarm

c)

Burning hot

d)

129 degrees

21.

A toddler is more independent and responsible than a preschooler.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

A baby needs more sleep compared to a toddler?

a)

False

b)

True

c)

Doesn't matter

d)

They need equal sleep

23.

Preschoolers may believe what they dreamed has really happened.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

They are just crazy at this age

24.

What type of activities should you do before bedtime with a toddler

a)

Outdoor games

b)

Quiet Activities

c)

Anything the kid wants

d)

Drums

25.

A toddler is old enough to be unsupervised during bath time.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Jumping is improved after a child's second birthday because he or she is developing _____.

a)

Coordination

b)

Weight Control

c)

Eye Movements

d)

Mental Accuracy

27.

Most preschoolers are capable of dressing themselves with no help.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

Thomas & Victor are playing trucks next to each other but not together. What type of play is this?

a)

Cooperative Play

b)

non-interactive play

c)

parallel play

d)

antisocial play

29.

_________________

development includes learning to communicate and get along with others.

a)

Emotional

b)

Intellectual

c)

Physical

d)

Social

30.

You have a head cold and are supposed to babysit tonight, what should you do?

a)

Babysit as planned

b)

Ask a friend who the family has never meet & send them without talkign to the family

c)

Call, explain the situation to the family & cancel

d)

Just don't babysit and not call the family to explain

31.

The family you are babysitting for is supposed to take you home at the end of the night. However, the parents came home & you can tell they have been drinking. What should you do?

a)

Get in the car with them

b)

Call your parents for a ride

c)

Start walking home, its only 3 miles

32.

You are babysitting and one of the kids gets a nose bleed, what should you do?

a)

Tilt the child's head backwards until the bleeding stops

b)

Ignore the situation because it will stop bleeding eventually

c)

Tell the child to deal with it on their own

d)

Tilt the child's head forward until the bleeding stops

33.

which of the following Would be the best meal for a toddler?

a)

tomato soup

b)

fresh strawberries cut into bite size pieces.

c)

Let toddler pick from the pantry

d)

use a game of Simon says to get them to eat their vegetables

34.

Which of the following statements is least likely to harm a child's self-concept?

a)

"That's a dumb question, Averee.“

b)

"Boy, sally, you have a lot of accidents!“

c)

“Frank, try to hold the jar straight this time so the beans doesn't spill.“

d)

.“Brian, you drop a lot of food on the floor when you eat."

35.

Learning how to express feelings is a part of _______ development.

a)

Intellectual

b)

Physical

c)

Social

d)

Emotional

36.

Preschoolers prefer foods with lots of spices

a)

True

b)

False

37.

About how many hours of sleep does a preschooler need each night?

a)

8

b)

10

c)

14

d)

15

38.

What age group is from birth to 1 year old?

a)

Baby

b)

Infant

c)

Toddler

d)

Preschooler

39.

A form of communication for an infant is?

a)

Crying

b)

Crawling

c)

Throwing Toys

d)

Talking back

40.

Cooperative play is playing next to but not with other children

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Newborns are usually given sponge baths because _____.

a)

they may be allergic to water

b)

their skin is too wrinkled to get wet

c)

they are too difficult to hold securely in a tub

d)

Their belly buttons are not fully healed

42.

If a child seems scared or shy when meeting you for the first time, you should _____.

a)

stand very close to the child, look down, and say hello

b)

give the child a big hug

c)

.give up on ever getting the child to feel comfortable around you

d)

try getting down on your knees and asking the child a question

43.

Improving the ability to think, reason, use language, and form ideas is _______________ development.

a)

Emotional

b)

Intellectual

c)

Physical

d)

Social

44.

The most likely first word for a toddler to say would be _____.

a)

Run

b)

Kitty

c)

Daddy

d)

Grandmother

45.

It is acceptable to have friends visit you while you are babysitting because it makes the job more enjoyable.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

Which would be the best toy for a 15 month old to play with?

a)

Toys with small parts that could break off easily.

b)

Toys with sharp edges.

c)

Musical toys.

d)

Flammable toys.

47.

Mrs. Atwell told you that all the kids needed to be in bed by 7:30 pm. Is it okay to let the kids stay up until 8:15 to finish a movie?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

That bedtime is more of a suggestion

48.

Children between the ages of one and three are called toddlers because _____.

a)

they drink so much liquid

b)

their speech is not developed

c)

their skin is totally wrinkled

d)

their walk is so unsteady

49.

Which of the following is not a recommended way of handling discipline with a preschooler?

a)

Diverting his attention

b)

time out for 30 minutes

c)

Ignoring misbehavior bc he will stop eventually

d)

Natural consequences

50.

In the preschooler years, ___________ helps to build imagination & creativity.

a)

Arts & crafts

b)

Imaginary friends

c)

Play Dates

d)

Music time

51.

Young children will follow role models in _____.

a)

positive actions only

b)

negative actions only

c)

both positive and negative actions

d)

neither positive nor negative actions

52.

Which of the following is not a self-dressing feature?

a)

Buttons and buttonholes in the center of a shirt.

b)

A zipper with a large pull tab.

c)

A design on the front of a sweatshirt.

d)

An elastic waistband on pants.

53.

As you get older you will grow taller and gain weight. This Is which type of development?

a)

Emotional

b)

Social

c)

Intellectual

d)

Physical

54.

Asking many questions and learning language skills is which type of development?

a)

Emotional

b)

Social

c)

Intellectual

d)

Physical

55.

Calmly explaining why you are upset instead of having a temper tantrum, is an example of which development?

a)

Emotional

b)

Social

c)

Intellectual

d)

Physical

56.

Being able to adapt to new situations is an example of which development?

a)

Emotional

b)

Social

c)

Intellectual

d)

Physical

57.

Shows love is an example of which development?

a)

Social

b)

Intellectual

c)

Emotional

d)

Physical

58.

Reasons, thinks, and forms ideas.

a)

Emotional

b)

Social

c)

Intellectual

d)

Physical

59.

Which is an example of safe sleep?

a)

Bumpers and a loose blanket

b)

Fitted sheet

c)

Stuffed animals

d)

Baby sleeping on its back