Childcare Basics
Test your knowledge of the basics of childcare.
- 1.
The most nutritious food for a six week old baby is
- A.
Infant formula
- B.
Breastmilk
- C.
Rice cereal
- D.
Whole milk
Correct Answer
B. BreastmilkExplanation
a mother's breastmilk changes to adapt to her baby's growing needs. It is the most wholesome form of nutrition for the first year of a baby's life.Rate this question:
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- 2.
When changing a diaper on a baby girl
- A.
Always wipe front to back
- B.
Always wipe back to front
- C.
Wipe in cleansing circles
- D.
Use cold wipes
Correct Answer
A. Always wipe front to backExplanation
wiping front to back helps decrease risk of vaginal infections.Rate this question:
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- 3.
A baby is ready for solid foods when...
- A.
He shows interest in eating
- B.
He can sit without support
- C.
He has at least one tooth
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
Being able to sit without support and having at least one tooth are signs that a baby may be ready for baby food, if he is showing interest.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of the following is a sign of stress in a small child?
- A.
Headaches
- B.
Watching lots of tv
- C.
Stomach aches
- D.
Excessive eating
Correct Answer
C. Stomach achesExplanation
Stress in small children often causes somatic symptoms. Children experience stomach aches the way adults experience stress headaches.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Separation anxiety (fear of being separated from parent) is normal for a child of what age?
- A.
0-6 months
- B.
7-12 months
- C.
1-2 years
- D.
5-6 years
Correct Answer
C. 1-2 yearsExplanation
separation anxiety is normal for children ages 1-3 or 4.Rate this question:
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- 6.
If a toddler is upset and yelling the best way to calm him down is
- A.
Put him in a ten minute time out
- B.
Yell louder than him
- C.
Ignore him
- D.
Whisper in his ear
Correct Answer
D. Whisper in his earExplanation
Because the child will have to stop yelling in order to hear you, he is likely to calm down and listen if you whisper to him.Rate this question:
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- 7.
When caring for a two year old with a clear runny nose, you should
- A.
Give him Tylenol
- B.
Give him Sudafed
- C.
Don't give him any medication, just keep wiping
- D.
Feed him soup
Correct Answer
C. Don't give him any medication, just keep wipingExplanation
It is best to let it run. Tylenol and Sudafed won't help. If he's hungry though, let him have the soup.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of the following poses the greatest risk of injury to a child?
- A.
Riding a bike
- B.
Jumping on a trampoline
- C.
Swinging
- D.
Merry-go-rounds
Correct Answer
B. Jumping on a trampolineExplanation
trampoline accidents are the leading cause of broken bones and head and neck injuries in children.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The best sleeping position for an infant is
- A.
On his side
- B.
On his tummy
- C.
On his back
- D.
Next to his sleeping mother
Correct Answer
C. On his backExplanation
The current recommendation is "back to sleep". This has the lowest risk of SIDS.Rate this question:
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- 10.
A child feels most secure when
- A.
He has two parents at home
- B.
He is with his mother most of the time
- C.
His caregivers stick to a predicatble routine
- D.
He has lots of stuffed animals in his room
Correct Answer
C. His caregivers stick to a predicatble routineExplanation
Children thrive on routines. This gives them a sense of control over there world. The more predictable the better.Rate this question:
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