Childcare Basics
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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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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