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