Study for quiz 4/Consumer Science Unit 9

It is inappropriate to ask where the parents are going and when they will be home.

False

What is art?

creative self-expression in a visual form.

The incubation period for chicken pox is ____________ days.

13-17

Chicken pox can occur at any age but is most common in children ages ____________.

2-8

Head lice is most common in children ages ____________.

3-10

In what respect should you be adaptable in your babysitting jobs?

Accept the fact that families are different.

Define communicable.

Capable of being easily transmitted.

Children should be allowed to touch and feed all animals.

False

It is too much for parents to expect their babysitter to have an understanding of the stages of a child's development.

False

A good babysitter will respect the family's privacy by not snooping.

True

A mature babysitter is best suited to maintain authority and discipline.

True

Cooking experiences help teach the child about his environment.

True

It is better to have chickenpox as a child than as an adult.

True

Science is part of the everyday life of a young child.

True

Why does the head itch so much when head lice are present?

When head lice are alive and living, they inject a small amount of saliva under the skin

List the six areas you should get information from the parent concerning the care of the child.

fire, police, ambulance, doctors, neighbors, and family members.

What is pink eye?

most common eye disorder in the Western Hemisphere.

List four benefits music has for the child.

music is relaxing, a method of releasing feelings, and a stimulus to movement.