Motor vehicle accidents that are most likely to impact children in early childhood education environments are those that occur when
a. being hit by a moving vehicle while riding a bike.
b. pedestrians are hit by a vehicle when being dropped off or picked up.
c. riding in a vehicle on a field trip.
d. being hit by a moving vehicle while riding a bike and when pedestrians are hit by a vehicle when being dropped off or picked up.
e. pedestrians are hit by a vehicle when being dropped off or picked up and when riding in a vehicle on a field trip.
Question 2Children need to stay out of an outdoor area that has been sprayed with pesticides for at least ___ hours.
a. 12
b. 24
c. 48
d. 72
Question 3Gates around a pool should have a lock that is ______ high and should be self-closing.
a. 55 inches
b. 52 inches
c. 48 inches
d. 46 inches
Question 4Optimizing conditions for riding tricycles in the outdoor environment might include
a. creating a riding area with a smooth, non-slick surface.
b. enforcing a one-direction-only rule.
c. setting the time of day for riding when children are most alert.
d. providing active supervision.
e. all of these.
Question 5A child who is missing from an early childhood education site is least likely to be missing because he or she
a. is a toddler who is seeking independence.
b. is a preschooler who is trying out his or her fine motor skills.
c. wants to run away.
d. is so focused on something that the child doesn't see his or her group move on.
Question 6Foster and Brooks-Gunn (2009) noted several factors that are related to a child's ability to cope with violence and the resulting trauma. Chose the item that is not related to those factors?
a. Developmental stage
b. Age
c. Availability of resources
d. Acknowledging feelings
Question 7The condition referred to as nature deficiency can cause
a. obesity.
b. psychological problems.
c. toxic stress.
d. poor physical health.
e. all of these.
Question 8School playgrounds should be surrounded with a fence that is at least ___ feet tall.
a. 3
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5