Deck 20: Caring for the Young

Question 1

What should the support worker remember when providing support care to a family in their home?

A)Their stress should be your stress.
B)You do not need to be concerned with the family's routine.
C)Responsibilities will vary according to each family's situation.
D)You should tell the family about your rules.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Vaccines prevent diseases that can lead to which of the following?

A)Headaches
B)Paralysis
C)Increase in weight
D)Decrease in weight

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following statements about colds is correct?

A)The medical term is respiratory infection.
B)Adults get an average of three to five colds a year.
C)Children get an average of six to ten colds a year.
D)Cold symptoms are less severe in children than in adults.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Ms.Shlinksi has a toddler.When the support worker thinks of measures that will help prevent burns in a child, what should he consider?

A)Warm baby bottles only in the microwave.
B)Never leave a "live" extension cord around.
C)Keep pot handles pointed toward the side of the stove.
D)Use stove front burners for only small pots.

Question 5

The Johnson family have just moved into their new home.There are a lot of things going on, and both parents appear to be disorganized and stressed out.How could this affect their children?

A)The children will be stressed too.
B)The children will feel pressure to help out.
C)The children may be at increased risk of accidentally being hurt.
D)It probably will not affect the children.

Question 6

The support worker is providing support to a family.The family has a frequent visitor; after every visit by that person, the oldest child cries a lot and is not himself for days.What is the first thing the support worker should do?

A)Talk to the child to find out what is wrong.
B)Speak to the visitor to get needed information.
C)Notify your supervisor.
D)Notify the parents.

Question 7

When trying to prevent infections in children, the support worker should remember which of the following?

A)Children who have physical delays may be more prone to infection.
B)Places where there are small groups of young children are breeding grounds for microbes.
C)It is the child's responsibility to wash his or her hands often.
D)Children's immune systems are fully developed by the time they start school.

Question 8

Which of the following contagious infections or diseases have vaccines?

A)Cancer
B)Head lice
C)Measles
D)Fever

Question 9

When providing care for children, what should the support worker consider?

A)Children are at high risk for accidental injuries.
B)It is all right to be playful with them and tease them.
C)Children should be consulted about their preferences.
D)All children recognize danger.

Question 10

Streptococci are bacteria that cause which of the following infections?

A)Strep tongue
B)Strep eye
C)Strep throat
D)Strep chest

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true of otitis media?

A)It is common among children between 8 and 10 years of age.
B)It occurs most often among children under 1 year of age.
C)It is known as an outer ear infection.
D)It is also known as a middle ear infection.

Question 12

All of the following are examples of materials that are toxic to children, except which one?

A)Cosmetics.
B)A "live" extension cord
C)Household plants
D)Pills and other medications

Question 13

If all vaccinations were stopped, what would happen?

A)Nothing would happen.
B)We do not know what would happen.
C)Diseases might return.
D)Diseases would quickly return.

Question 14

Nicholas has conjunctivitis.Which is correct regarding this condition?

A)It is an irritation of the inner ear membrane.
B)It is an inflammation of the outer ear membrane.
C)It is never contagious.
D)It is an inflammation of the eye membrane.

Question 15

Akbar has a sore throat.Which one of the following statements is true?

A)Most sore throats are caused by bacteria.
B)A sore throat is usually accompanied a runny nose and cough.
C)Sore throats are never caused by streptococci.
D)Sore throats always need to be treated with antibiotics.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is correct about gastroenteritis?

A)It happens only in childhood.
B)It is an illness related only to older adults.
C)It causes vomiting and diarrhea.
D)It is the first common childhood illness.

Question 17

What is the best thing to do to prevent childhood illnesses?

A)Make children eat a diet high in fibre.
B)Immunize all children.
C)Wash the hands with warm water for 10 seconds.
D)Wash the hands with soap and warm water for 15 seconds.

Question 18

What is Reye's syndrome?

A)A common, fatal disease
B)A rare, fatal disease
C)A result of children taking Tylenol
D)A disease in which the heart muscles become inflamed

Question 19

When looking at 2-year-old Brennan`s record of fluid intake, the support worker is concerned because she sees that the client has been drinking excessive amounts of fluid.Why is this data important?

A)It will cause increased urine output.
B)It will cause increased production of minerals and salts.
C)Increased thirst is a sign of dehydration.
D)It could cause increased tear production.

Question 20

Which of the following is a common cause of burns in children?

A)Charcoal barbeques
B)Hot liquids
C)Tepid bath water
D)Warm plates

Question 21

What is the definition of discipline?

A)It is a form of corporal punishment.
B)It is a positive way of teaching responsible behaviour.
C)It is a way to teach responsible responses to parents.
D)It is a negative way of teaching responsible behaviour.

Question 22

Why does obesity appear to be increasingly prevalent among Canadian children?

A)Limited physical activity
B)Young girls' concerns about their appearance
C)High-calorie food choices
D)A and C

Question 23

Mr.Beggs tells Chelsea, the support worker, that if his children misbehave he wants Chelsea to "smack them upside the head." What would be the most appropriate response?

A)"Okay, if you say so."
B)"I'd rather not, but if you insist, I will."
C)"Not only do I feel uncomfortable with this request, but it is not within my scope of practice."
D)"Does it have to be on the head or can I smack their bottoms?"

Question 24

Tommy is 7 years old and has a temper tantrum on the kitchen floor.He begins screaming, crying, and banging his fists onto the floor.What should the support worker consider?

A)He needs to be disciplined.
B)His parents have not done a good job of disciplining him.
C)The reason for his outburst needs to be explored.
D)He is a brat and more of this behaviour should be expected.

Question 25

The following are examples of the results of positive discipline and support being given to children except which example?

A)It doesn't let the child know what limits and guidelines exist.
B)The child feels secure.
C)It encourages acceptable behaviour.
D)It promotes a child's dignity.