sctech ECCE1105 Final Exam Latest 2020 JULY

QUESTION 1

To date, the most effective measure found to reduce the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is:

                1.            positioning babies on their backs to sleep

                2.            the early administration of antibiotics

                3.            placing babies on their stomachs when sleeping

                4.            dressing babies in warmer clothing

 

 

QUESTION 2

Teachers should eat meals with children so they are able to:

                1.            serve the children’s plates

                2.            correct the children’s table manners

                3.            clean up spills

                4.            act as role models for appropriate eating behaviors

 

 

QUESTION 3

In a toddler-teacher relationship, it is the child’s responsibility to decide:

                1.            how much food will be eaten and the type of foods to be served

                2.            which of the available foods and the quantity of each will be eaten

                3.            what foods will be served

                4.            how much food will be eaten

                5.            which of the foods offered will be eaten

 

 

QUESTION 4

Infant formulas are manufactured so they are:

                1.            high in protein

                2.            similar to breast milk

                3.            high in minerals and vitamins

                4.            low in sugar

 

 

QUESTION 5

Large pieces of outdoor play equipment should:

                1.            only be made available to older children

                2.            ideally be placed on a hard surface, such as cement or asphalt

                3.            not be included on playgrounds because they are unsafe

                4.            be firmly anchored in the ground

 

 

QUESTION 6

In the case of heat stroke, you would expect a child’s temperature to be:

                1.            elevated

                2.            below normal

                3.            normal

                4.            unstable

 

 

QUESTION 7

Chronic illnesses can be difficult to recognize because:

                1.            symptoms may develop slowly and be less obvious to an observer

                2.            most adults are unfamiliar with these conditions

                3.            families may try to cover up children’s symptoms

                4.            children experience symptoms that are different from those in adults

 

 

QUESTION 8

A stomachache may be considered serious when it:

                1.            affects a child’s appetite

                2.            comes and goes

                3.            causes gas or diarrhea

                4.            disrupts a child’s activity

 

 

QUESTION 9

Sexual abuse includes:

                1.            any sexual involvement between an adult and child

                2.            rape and incest exclusively

                3.            only incidences involving actual intercourse

                4.            only sexual acts to which a child did not consent

 

 

QUESTION 10

Your next-door neighbor brings over her three-year-old daughter who has accidentally spilled liquid drain cleaner (lye) on her arms and legs. Treatment of chemical burns requires immediate action. You would:

                1.            wash the chemical off under running water for at least 10 to 15 minutes

                2.            call the nearest Poison Control Center for instructions

                3.            rush the child to a doctor’s office

                4.            pour milk over the burned areas to neutralize the lye

 

 

QUESTION 11

The majority of accidents in early childhood and school-based settings occur:

                1.            during cold weather

                2.            at the beginning of a session

                3.            outdoors

                4.            indoors

 

 

QUESTION 12

To reduce children’s risk of unintentional injury in a group setting, teachers should do all the following EXCEPT:

                1.            enforce rules consistently

                2.            monitor children’s play activities at all times

                3.            devote time to carefully planning activities and considering potential risks

                4.            eliminate all situations in which a child could potentially be injured

 

 

QUESTION 13

Written permission should be obtained for the administration of which medications?

                1.            baby aspirin

                2.            all answers are correct

                3.            cough medicine

                4.            prescription drugs

 

 

QUESTION 14

Effective strategies for managing obesity in young children include all the following EXCEPT:

                1.            getting the child involved in a new sport

                2.            providing well-balanced meals and snacks

                3.            placing the child on a calorie-restricted diet

                4.            reducing the amount of time spent watching television or playing video games

 

 

QUESTION 15

Measures taken to protect young children’s safety require an understanding of their:

                1.            gender

                2.            developmental stage and abilities

                3.            likes and dislikes

                4.            family background

 

 

QUESTION 16

Families can obtain immunizations for children from:

                1.            all answers are correct

                2.            pediatricians

                3.            local health departments

                4.            community health care clinics

 

 

QUESTION 17

The leading cause of death among young children is due to:

                1.            unintentional injuries

                2.            hereditary diseases

                3.            communicable illness

                4.            birth defects

 

 

QUESTION 18

A major complication of diarrhea is:

                1.            lack of appetite

                2.            dehydration

                3.            dizziness

                4.            listlessness

 

 

QUESTION 19

Daily health checks provide useful information about children’s:

                1.            adult body shape

                2.            intelligence

                3.            general health status

                4.            developmental age

 

 

QUESTION 20

Teacher observations should be made:

                1.            first thing in the morning

                2.            late in the afternoon when children are tired/stressed

                3.            continuously all day, day-to-day, and week-to-week

                4.            to accustom children to medical testing procedures

 

 

QUESTION 21

Infants and toddlers:

                1.            have the same rate of life-threatening injuries as older children

                2.            experience the highest rate of life-threatening injuries

                3.            are more likely to follow adult warnings

                4.            sustain fewer injuries than do older children because they are less mobile

 

 

QUESTION 22

Teachers influence children’s mental health in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

                1.            showing consistency in the setting and enforcing of classroom standards

                2.            giving in to children’s requests, demands, and desires

                3.            providing classroom experiences that are relevant to children’s interests and ability level

                4.            accepting each child as an individual

 

 

QUESTION 23

The single, most effective control measure against the spread of communicable illness is:

                1.            excluding children when they are sick

                2.            disinfecting all surfaces—for example, tables, toys

                3.            restricted outdoor play in cold weather

                4.            thorough hand washing

 

 

QUESTION 24

Refrigerator temperature should be maintained at:

                1.            38°F to 40°F

                2.            0°F

                3.            28°F to 30°F

                4.            48°F to 50°F

 

 

QUESTION 25

Honey or foods containing honey should not be fed to infants because they:

                1.            can cause diarrhea

                2.            provide too many calories

                3.            may contain botulism spores

                4.            are difficult to digest

 

 

QUESTION 26

The federally funded WIC program provides food supplement vouchers for:

                1.            young children to age 5

                2.            infants

                3.            all answers are correct

                4.            pregnant women

 

 

QUESTION 27

Hands should be carefully washed:

                1.            after using the bathroom

                2.            before touching foods

                3.            between handling different foods

                4.            all answers are correct

 

 

QUESTION 28

Universal infection control precautions require the teacher to:

                1.            wear latex gloves when handling items contaminated with body fluids

                2.            administer first aid (without gloves) and then wash hands carefully

                3.            call for professional assistance

                4.            disinfect hands with sanitizing gels

 

 

QUESTION 29

Infants often begin to drink liquids from a cup at approximately:

                1.            2 to 3 months

                2.            6 to 7 months

                3.            9 to 10 months

                4.            1 year

 

 

QUESTION 30

Infants should not be fed meat or meat alternatives before the age of ____ because their kidneys cannot handle the extra nitrogen waste until then.

                1.            12 months

                2.            3 to 4 months

                3.            8 to 9 months

                4.            4 to 6 months

 

 

QUESTION 31

An administrator calls you to request the health records of a former student. You should:

                1.            refuse to release the information in order to protect the child’s identity

                2.            provide the requested information over the phone

                3.            obtain written permission from the child’s family before releasing any information

                4.            mail the results to the administrator

 

 

QUESTION 32

An example of a measurable objective stated in behavioral terms is:

                1.            Children will understand …

                2.            Children will know …

                3.            Children can name …

                4.            Children can learn …

 

 

QUESTION 33

Outdoor play equipment should be inspected:

                1.            weekly

                2.            monthly

                3.            daily

                4.            annually

 

 

QUESTION 34

Emergency treatment of unintentional poisoning:

                1.            always includes making the child vomit

                2.            is based on the child’s age and body weight

                3.            differs for each category of substance ingested

                4.            depends on the quantity of substance ingested

 

 

QUESTION 35

Threatening, belittling, degrading, or calling a child names are examples of:

                1.            physical abuse

                2.            emotional abuse

                3.            physical neglect

                4.            failure to thrive

 

 

QUESTION 36

Snacks should:

                1.            all answers are correct

                2.            consist of nutrient-dense foods

                3.            be avoided if they are high in sugar and fat

                4.            satisfy a portion of children’s daily nutrient needs

 

 

QUESTION 37

An infant who begins to vomit should be positioned:

                1.            upright in the teachers arms

                2.            on its back so it can be observed more carefully

                3.            on its stomach with hips and legs raised

                4.            sitting up

 

 

QUESTION 38

The majority of toy-related deaths are due to:

                1.            breakage

                2.            choking

                3.            electrocution

                4.            toxic construction materials

 

 

QUESTION 39

A child in your classroom just stuck a scissors into the electrical outlet. Your immediate action would be to:

                1.            grab the child and pull him away from the outlet

                2.            begin mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and treat for signs of shock

                3.            run and turn off the circuit breaker

                4.            call for emergency medical assistance

 

 

QUESTION 40

Tommy has frequent periods of unexplained frustration, is very loud in the classroom, and often seems to ignore his teacher’s instructions. Tommy’s teacher should suspect a:

                1.            behavior problem

                2.            hearing impairment

                3.            problem of hyperactivity

                4.            neurologic disorder

 

 

QUESTION 41

For the past few weeks you have noticed that Sally, age five, has been holding books closer to her face when she reads. As her teacher, your responsibility is to:

                1.            tell Sally’s mother that she is probably nearsighted and needs glasses

                2.            make arrangements to have Sally sent home

                3.            make an appointment to have Sally’s eyes tested professionally

                4.            discuss your observation with Sally’s mother

 

 

QUESTION 42

Safety rules should:

                1.            all answers are correct

                2.            frighten children so they aren’t likely to repeat the misbehavior

                3.            provide detailed explanations about how toys and play equipment are to be used

                4.            describe acceptable behavior

                5.            eliminate the need for adult supervision

 

 

QUESTION 43

A teacher’s failure to uphold the legal and professional responsibilities associated with the care of young children is called:

                1.            negligence

                2.            tort

                3.            professional misdemeanor

                4.            a statutory offense

 

 

QUESTION 44

A three-year-old boy has just eaten 15 to 20 aspirin from a bottle in your purse. The child is still conscious and you are getting ready to call the Poison Control Center. Until then, you should:

                1.            force the child to throw up

                2.            give the child a glass of milk or water to drink

                3.            give the child nothing to eat or drink

                4.            have the child drink some lemon juice or vinegar to neutralize the aspirin

 

 

QUESTION 45

Frozen foods may be safely thawed in all the following ways EXCEPT:

                1.            in hot water

                2.            in the refrigerator

                3.            under cold running water

                4.            in the microwave oven

 

 

QUESTION 46

Adults who serve alcohol to underage children may be prosecuted for:

                1.            physical abuse

                2.            emotional neglect

                3.            physical neglect

                4.            emotional abuse

 

 

QUESTION 47

In most states, teachers are:

                1.            required to prove abuse/neglect before reporting it to authorities

                2.            ordered to inform the suspected family

                3.            required by law to report suspected cases of maltreatment

                4.            encouraged to investigate incidences of abuse/neglect

 

 

QUESTION 48

Teachers who are ill should:

                1.            stay home whenever they are feeling “under the weather”

                2.            follow the same exclusion guidelines set for children

                3.            ignore minor illnesses and come to work

                4.            not come to work if they have been exposed to communicable illness; they should wait to see if symptoms develop

 

 

QUESTION 49

Signs of head injury:

                1.            usually nothing to worry about if the child is able to get up and walk away

                2.            only serious if the child is knocked unconscious

                3.            are immediately observable

                4.            may not appear for several hours

 

 

QUESTION 50

In early childhood programs, any hot foods remaining in serving bowls should be:

                1.            reheated, cooled, and frozen for later use

                2.            chilled, refrigerated, and used at another meal

                3.            discarded

                4.            heated in a microwave oven before using again