CCP Professionalism and Ethics 2

Question 1

A parent asks you to keep their child's developmental delay a secret from other staff who work directly with the child. What is the ethical course of action?

Accepted Answer

Share the information only with staff who need it to provide appropriate care

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Honor the parent's request completely

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Post the information in the staff break room for all to see

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Refuse to work with the child until the restriction is lifted

Question 2

Which professional behavior best demonstrates a commitment to continuing education in child care?

Accepted Answer

Regularly seeking out training, reading current research, and applying new knowledge

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Attending one workshop every five years

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Relying solely on on-the-job experience

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Asking parents for advice on child development

Question 3

A co-worker consistently arrives late, leaving you alone with more children than permitted by licensing ratios. Your first step should be to:

Accepted Answer

Document the incidents and report the pattern to your supervisor

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Ignore the issue to avoid conflict

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Immediately call child protective services

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Discuss the issue directly with parents

Question 4

Which statement best reflects the ethical principle of non-maleficence in child care?

Accepted Answer

Avoiding actions that cause harm to children

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Treating all children as equals regardless of background

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Actively promoting child welfare through enrichment activities

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Maintaining accurate records for all children

Question 5

When communicating with families from diverse cultural backgrounds, a professional child care provider should:

Accepted Answer

Adapt communication styles and be open to learning about cultural differences

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Assume all families share the same values about child-rearing

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Only speak with family members who share the provider's cultural background

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Avoid discussing cultural topics to prevent discomfort

Question 6

A child discloses that a family member hits them with a belt. As a mandated reporter, you must:

Accepted Answer

Report the suspicion to the appropriate child protective agency immediately

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Investigate the claim thoroughly before reporting

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Confront the family member directly before involving authorities

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Consult with colleagues for several days before deciding

Question 7

Which action reflects appropriate professional boundaries with families in a child care setting?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining warm, supportive relationships while keeping interactions program-focused

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Accepting expensive gifts from parents as tokens of appreciation

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Becoming close personal friends with all families outside the program

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Sharing personal problems with parents to build trust