CHD 206 chapter 7 study guide

loose surface materials such as wood chips, should be at least ____________________ inches deep under outdoor play equipment

9-12

hot water temperatures should not exceed ___________________ F

120

minimum space recommended per child for indoor classrooms is a. over 100 square feet b. 35 square feet c. 50 square feet d. 75 to 100 square feet

35 square feet

newly constructed early childhood and school facilities must comply with standards established by the _____________________________________

American disability act

an appropriate choice of outdoor play equipment for a toddler play yard would be a. two wooden better toddler b. a metal seing set c. an 8-foot high jungle gym d. a small wooden playhouse

a small wooden playhouse

to function properly, children's safety seats must a. meet federal standards for manufacturing b. be installed correctly and anchored securely to the vehicle c. include buckling children into the seat d. all answers are correct

all answers are correct

new playgrounds should a. challenge children's motor skills b. look attractive c. be accessible to all children and comply with ADA standards d. cost a lot of money to design

be accessible to all children and comply with ADA standards

large pieces of outdoor play equipment should a. be firmly anchored in the ground b. only be made available to older children c. ideally be placed on a hard surface, such as cement or asphalt d. not be included on playgrounds because they are unsafe

be firmly anchored in the ground

oven cleaners, charcoal lighter fluid, and weed killer are examples of substances that should a. have the word "Poison" on the label b. be stored in a locked cabinet c. not be kept in facilities where children are present d. be placed on a high self that children can be trusted not to touch

be stored in a locked cabinet

an appropriate seat restraint for a four-year-old, who weighs 42 pounds and is 48 inches tall, would be a shoulder harness and a ____________________

buster seat with a lap belt

licensing regulations are established a. by individual states b. according to national standards c. in each local community d. as needed

by individual states

outdoor play equipment should be inspected ________________ for broken or loose parts

daily

early childhood professionals must continue their effort to educate families about how to recognize ___________________ early childhood and after-school programs

high-quality

asking families to transport groups of children for field trips can present serious _______________________ problems for a program in the event of an accident

legal

higher teacher turnover rates have a _________________________ effect on children's development

negative

research has demonstrated that a positive relationship exist between high quality child care and a. improved salaries for teachers b. optimum child development c. children's happiness d. satisfied families

optimum child development

swings and trampolines a. are ideal because they encourage vigorous physical activity b. pose a significant safety risk and should not be included on group setting play yards c. should only be purchased if constructed of non-toxic materials d. enhance the "fun" aspect of play yards

pose a significant safety risk and should not be included on group setting play yards

group size is recognized as important for a. effective utilization of staff b. cost analysis factors c. hiring practices d. provision of quality education and child care

provision of quality education and child care

licensing regulations are considered to be a. be unnecessary b. reflect minimal requirements c. represent ideal standards d. serve as guidelines that are not strictly enforced

reflect minimal requirements

outdoor play equipment that is constructed of wood a. presents a greater challenge to supervise b. requires frequent maintenance to avoid splintering and deterioration c. is less expensive to purchase d. tends to be safer for young children

requires frequent maintenance to avoid splintering and deterioration

child-sized furniture a. is less expensive b. is easier to clean and care for c. results in fewer accidents and injuries d. is more appealing to children

results in fewer accidents and injuries

participation in __________________ training enables early childhood teachers to acquire new knowledge and skills and continue to grow professionally

service

in group setting, swings are. considered to be ______________________ for preschool children a. unsafe b. developmentally appropriate c. safe d. effective for promoting cooperative play

unsafe

exposure to indoor air pollutants is known to increase the incidence of a. Leukemia b. upper respiratory infections c. eczemsa d. nausea and diarrhea

upper respiratory infections

participation in NAEYCs accreditation program is _________________________

voluntary