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1. Crib mobiles and nesting toys are appropriate choices for an eight-month-old infant.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficult
REFERENCES: Implementing Safety Practices
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.03 - Discuss safety practices that teachers should implement in the
classroom and outdoors to safeguard children.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.01b - Knowing and understanding the multiple influences on
early development and learning.
United States - NHES.01 - Students will comprehend concepts related to health
promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
2. Teachers should examine job descriptions carefully and be sure they have the required qualifications before
accepting a position.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Implementing Safety Practices
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.03 - Discuss safety practices that teachers should implement in the
classroom and outdoors to safeguard children.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.06a - Identifying and involving oneself with the early
childhood field.
United States - NHES.06 - Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting
skills to enhance health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
3. Simple art supplies—such as crayons, markers, play dough, and blunt scissors—would make a nice gift for a toddler.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficult
REFERENCES: Implementing Safety Practices
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.03 - Discuss safety practices that teachers should implement in the
classroom and outdoors to safeguard children.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.05a - Understanding content knowledge and resources in
academic disciplines: language and literacy: the arts-music, creative movement, dance,
drama, visual arts, mathematics, science, physical activity, physical education, health
and safety: and social studies.
United States - NHES.01 - Students will comprehend concepts related to health
promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
4. Whenever new play equipment is added to children’s environments, safety must be a prime concern.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Implementing Safety Practices
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:hsn.maro.09.08.03 - Discuss safety practices that teachers should implement in the
classroom and outdoors to safeguard children.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.01c - Using developmental knowledge to create healthy,
respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments for young children.
United States - NHES.01 - Students will comprehend concepts related to health
promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
5. A teacher’s failure to prevent a child from being injured is always considered negligence.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Implementing Safety Practices
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.03 - Discuss safety practices that teachers should implement in the
classroom and outdoors to safeguard children.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.01b - Knowing and understanding the multiple influences on
early development and learning.
United States - NHES.01 - Students will comprehend concepts related to health
promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
6. Although field trips can enhance children’s learning, they also present added risk and liability concerns.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Implementing Safety Practices
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.03 - Discuss safety practices that teachers should implement in the
classroom and outdoors to safeguard children.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.05a - Understanding content knowledge and resources in
academic disciplines: language and literacy: the arts-music, creative movement, dance,
drama, visual arts, mathematics, science, physical activity, physical education, health
and safety: and social studies.
United States - NHES.05 - Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making
skils to enhance health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
7. Carefully maintained accident records are important because the severity of an injury may not be immediately
known.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Implementing Safety Practices
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.03 - Discuss safety practices that teachers should implement in the
classroom and outdoors to safeguard children.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.01b - Knowing and understanding the multiple influences on
early development and learning.
United States - NHES.01 - Students will comprehend concepts related to health
promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
8. It is important to determine if any children are allergic to animals before bringing a pet into the classroom.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Implementing Safety Practices
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.01b - Knowing and understanding the multiple influences on
early development and learning.
United States - NHES.01 - Students will comprehend concepts related to health
promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficult
REFERENCES: Risk Management: Principles & Preventive Measures
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.02 - Describe the four basic principles of risk management.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.04c - Using broad repetoire of developmentally appropriate
teaching/ learning approaches.
United States - NHES.07 - Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-
enhancing behaviors and aviod or reduce health risks.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
10. Age warnings on toys are useful for determining if they are a safe choice for children.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Implementing Safety Practices
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.03 - Discuss safety practices that teachers should implement in the
classroom and outdoors to safeguard children.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.01c - Using developmental knowledge to create healthy,
respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments for young children.
United States - NHES.05 - Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making
skils to enhance health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Implementing Safety Practices
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.03 - Discuss safety practices that teachers should implement in the
classroom and outdoors to safeguard children.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.04c - Using broad repetoire of developmentally appropriate
teaching/ learning approaches.
United States - NHES.03 - Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid
information, products, and service to enhance health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
12. The majority of accidents in early childhood and school-based settings occur:
a. indoors b. at the beginning of a session
c. outdoors d. during cold weather
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Risk Management: Principles & Preventive Measures
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.02 - Describe the four basic principles of risk management.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.04c - Using broad repetoire of developmentally appropriate
teaching/ learning approaches.
United States - NHES.01 - Students will comprehend concepts related to health
promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: What is Unintentional Injury?
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.01 - Define the term "unintentional injury", and explain why the victims
are most often young children.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.01a - Knowing and understanding young children's
characteristics and needs, from birth through age 8.
United States - NHES.01 - Students will comprehend concepts related to health
promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficult
REFERENCES: Risk Management: Principles & Preventive Measures
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.02 - Describe the four basic principles of risk management.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.01c - Using developmental knowledge to create healthy,
respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments for young children.
United States - NHES.01 - Students will comprehend concepts related to health
promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficult
REFERENCES: Risk Management: Principles & Preventive Measures
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.02 - Describe the four basic principles of risk management.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.01a - Knowing and understanding young children's
characteristics and needs, from birth through age 8.
United States - NHES.07 - Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-
enhancing behaviors and aviod or reduce health risks.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Implementing Safety Practices
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.03 - Discuss safety practices that teachers should implement in the
classroom and outdoors to safeguard children.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.06a - Identifying and involving oneself with the early
childhood field.
United States - NHES.08 - Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for
personal, family and community health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
17. An appropriate birthday present for your two-year-old nephew would be:
a. a bright yellow teething ring
b. a big box of standard-size Legos
c. large wooden beads for stringing
d. a shiny red tricycle
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficult
REFERENCES: Implementing Safety Practices
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:hsn.maro.09.08.03 - Discuss safety practices that teachers should implement in the
classroom and outdoors to safeguard children.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.01a - Knowing and understanding young children's
characteristics and needs, from birth through age 8.
United States - NHES.01 - Students will comprehend concepts related to health
promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Applying
18. All of the following safety features must be considered when purchasing an infant crib except:
a. slats that are no more than 4 inches apart
b. a mattress that fits snugly against the crib sides
c. the ease of lowering the crib sides
d. no missing or cracked slats
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Implementing Safety Practices
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.03 - Discuss safety practices that teachers should implement in the
classroom and outdoors to safeguard children.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.01c - Using developmental knowledge to create healthy,
respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments for young children.
United States - NHES.07 - Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-
enhancing behaviors and aviod or reduce health risks.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Applying
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Risk Management: Principles & Preventive Measures
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.02 - Describe the four basic principles of risk management.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.01c - Using developmental knowledge to create healthy,
respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments for young children.
United States - NHES.07 - Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-
enhancing behaviors and aviod or reduce health risks.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
20. A teacher’s failure to uphold the legal and professional responsibilities associated with the care of young children is
called:
a. negligence b. tort
c. a statutory offense d. professional misdemeanor
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Implementing Safety Practices
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.03 - Discuss safety practices that teachers should implement in the
classroom and outdoors to safeguard children.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.06a - Identifying and involving oneself with the early
childhood field.
United States - NHES.08 - Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for
personal, family and community health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Applying
21. To reduce children’s risk of unintentional injury in a group setting, teachers should do all the following EXCEPT:
a. eliminate all situations in which a child could potentially be injured
b. enforce rules consistently
c. devote time to carefully planning activities and considering potential risks
d. monitor children’s play activities at all times
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Risk Management: Principles & Preventive Measures
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.02 - Describe the four basic principles of risk management.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.01c - Using developmental knowledge to create healthy,
respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments for young children.
United States - NHES.01 - Students will comprehend concepts related to health
promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's:Analyzing
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Implementing Safety Practices
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.03 - Discuss safety practices that teachers should implement in the
classroom and outdoors to safeguard children.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.03a - Understanding the goals and benefits, and uses of
assessment-including its use in the development of appropriate goals, curriculum,and
teaching strategies for young children.
United States - NHES.05 - Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making
skils to enhance health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Applying
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Implementing Safety Practices
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.03 - Discuss safety practices that teachers should implement in the
classroom and outdoors to safeguard children.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.01c - Using developmental knowledge to create healthy,
respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments for young children.
United States - NHES.01 - Students will comprehend concepts related to health
promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Applying
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Implementing Safety Practices
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.03 - Discuss safety practices that teachers should implement in the
classroom and outdoors to safeguard children.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.01c - Using developmental knowledge to create healthy,
respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments for young children.
United States - NHES.01 - Students will comprehend concepts related to health
promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's:Remembering
25. Toys that pose a choking hazard for children under age three include:
a. teething rings b. stuffed cloth animals
c. balloons d. nesting cups
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Implementing Safety Practices
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:hsn.maro.09.08.03 - Discuss safety practices that teachers should implement in the
classroom and outdoors to safeguard children.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.01c - Using developmental knowledge to create healthy,
respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments for young children.
United States - NHES.01 - Students will comprehend concepts related to health
promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
26. Playground equipment on which children are most commonly injured include ,
____________________ ____________________ and ____________________.
27. When teachers or children are unfamiliar with a classroom environment or routines, the likelihood of an
____________________ occurring increases.
ANSWER: accident
unintentional injury
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Risk Management: Principles & Preventive Measures
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.02 - Describe the four basic principles of risk management.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.01a - Knowing and understanding young children's
characteristics and needs, from birth through age 8.
United States - NHES.01 - Students will comprehend concepts related to health
promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
28. objects—such as beads, batteries, and the tops from markers—should be kept out of an
infant’s reach.
ANSWER: Small
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Implementing Safety Practices
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.03 - Discuss safety practices that teachers should implement in the
classroom and outdoors to safeguard children.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.01c - Using developmental knowledge to create healthy,
respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments for young children.
United States - NHES.01 - Students will comprehend concepts related to health
promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
ANSWER: unexpected
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Risk Management: Principles & Preventive Measures
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.02 - Describe the four basic principles of risk management.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.04b - Knowing and understanding effective strategies and
tools for ealry education including appropriate use of technology.
United States - NHES.05 - Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making
skils to enhance health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
30. Although children may be taught safety rules, adults must continue to their play.
ANSWER: supervise
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Risk Management: Principles & Preventive Measures
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.02 - Describe the four basic principles of risk management.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.04b - Knowing and understanding effective strategies and
tools for ealry education including appropriate use of technology.
United States - NHES.01 - Students will comprehend concepts related to health
promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's; Applying
31. The type and amount of teacher depends on the nature of the activity and number of
children participating.
ANSWER: supervision
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Risk Management: Principles & Preventive Measures
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.02 - Describe the four basic principles of risk management.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.01a - Knowing and understanding young children's
characteristics and needs, from birth through age 8.
United States - NHES.01 - Students will comprehend concepts related to health
promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Applying
ANSWER: unattended
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Risk Management: Principles & Preventive Measures
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.02 - Describe the four basic principles of risk management.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.01a - Knowing and understanding young children's
characteristics and needs, from birth through age 8.
United States - NHES.01 - Students will comprehend concepts related to health
promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
33. Safety education should teach young children self- and self- .
34. In the event of a disaster or serious emergency, teachers should be assigned specific .
ANSWER: roles
responsibilities
duties
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.04 - Explain the process that programs should follow when developing
emergency and disaster response plans.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.01c - Using developmental knowledge to create healthy,
respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments for young children.
United States - NHES.03 - Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid
information, products, and service to enhance health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
35. Young children have difficulty understanding the implications of a disaster due to their
thinking.
ANSWER: concrete
egocentric
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.04 - Explain the process that programs should follow when developing
emergency and disaster response plans.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.01a - Knowing and understanding young children's
characteristics and needs, from birth through age 8.
United States - NHES.01 - Students will comprehend concepts related to health
promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
36. Why is it important to state safety rules and guidelines in positive and simple terms?
ANSWER: Rules stated in a positive manner inform children about how adults expect toys and
equipment to be used safely. When rules are stated negatively, children only learn what
they must not do. Rules and guidelines stated in simple, clear terms help children begin
to understand the concepts of safety and safe behavior.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Risk Management: Principles & Preventive Measures
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.02 - Describe the four basic principles of risk management.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.01c - Using developmental knowledge to create healthy,
respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments for young children.
United States - NHES.01 - Students will comprehend concepts related to health
promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Applying
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37. What are the four basic principles of safety risk management?
ANSWER: Advanced planning, establishing rules, careful supervision, and safety education
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Risk Management: Principles & Preventive Measures
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.02 - Describe the four basic principles of risk management.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.01c - Using developmental knowledge to create healthy,
respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments for young children.
United States - NHES.01 - Students will comprehend concepts related to health
promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Applying
38. What risk factors increase the probability of an unintentional injury occurring in a group or school setting?
ANSWER: Risk factors that increase the risk of unintentional injury include: the age of children
present; times when teachers or children are tired, hungry, or not feeling well;
whenever a new child or teacher joins the group; when there is a staff shortage; when
rules haven’t been thoroughly explained to children; when new play equipment or toys
are introduced; and, when conditions are rushed.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Risk Management: Principles & Preventive Measures
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.02 - Describe the four basic principles of risk management.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.01c - Using developmental knowledge to create healthy,
respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments for young children.
United States - NHES.05 - Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making
skils to enhance health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Applying
39. What special measures and precautions must be addressed before a teacher takes children on a field trip?
ANSWER: Teachers must take time to review program policies and procedures for conducting
field trips. Families must be informed and written permission obtained for each
excursion. A note should be posted on the classroom door to let families know when
the group left, their destination, and time when they plan to return. At least one teacher
accompanying the group should have first aid and CPR certification. A first-aid kit,
notarized emergency cards, a class list, and a cell phone should also be taken along.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficult
REFERENCES: Implementing Safety Practices
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.03 - Discuss safety practices that teachers should implement in the
classroom and outdoors to safeguard children.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.05c - Using own knowledge, appropriate early learning
standards, and other resources to design, implement, and evaluate developmentally
meaningful, and challenging curriculum for each child.
United States - NHES.05 - Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making
skils to enhance health.
KEYWORDS: Boom's; Analyzing
40. When pets visit or become classroom residents, what special precautions must be taken?
ANSWER: Teachers should first check to be sure children don’t have allergies to animals. Animals
must be free of disease and be immunized. Some animals, such as birds and turtles,
carry diseases that can be transmitted to humans and should not be part of classrooms.
Instructions for the animal’s care should be posted near the cage. An adult should be
assigned to oversee the animal's care. Children and adults must always wash their
hands after touching or feeding the animal(s).
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Implementing Safety Practices
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.03 - Discuss safety practices that teachers should implement in the
classroom and outdoors to safeguard children.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.05c - Using own knowledge, appropriate early learning
standards, and other resources to design, implement, and evaluate developmentally
meaningful, and challenging curriculum for each child.
United States - NHES.07 - Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-
enhancing behaviors and aviod or reduce health risks.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Applying
41. What steps can teachers take to minimize their risk of being accused of negligence?
ANSWER: Prevention is the most important step teachers can take to minimize their risk of
negligence charges. They must be familiar with children’s developmental skills and
abilities, implement safety precautions in classrooms and outdoor play areas, provide
appropriate and continuous supervision, and seek legal advice when developing
program policies. In addition, teachers should pay careful attention to job descriptions,
understand the expectations associated with their position, and have the required
qualifications and training. It is also a wise decision to obtain legal counsel if ever
accused of wrong-doing and to purchase personal liability insurance.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Implementing Safety Practices
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: hsn.maro.09.08.03 - Discuss safety practices that teachers should implement in the
classroom and outdoors to safeguard children.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.01c - Using developmental knowledge to create healthy,
respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments for young children.
United States - NHES.01 - Students will comprehend concepts related to health
promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's; Applying
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