CNM Child Behavior Guidance & Positive Discipline 2

Question 1

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which form of discipline should caregivers avoid?

Accepted Answer

Spanking or corporal punishment

Answer

Time-outs

Answer

Redirection

Answer

Natural consequences

Question 2

When a child is placed in a time-out, the recommended duration is approximately:

Accepted Answer

1 minute per year of the child's age

Answer

10 minutes for all children

Answer

Until the child apologizes

Answer

30 seconds per year of the child's age

Question 3

A nanny notices that a school-age child is consistently aggressive toward younger siblings. The first step should be to:

Accepted Answer

Identify potential triggers or unmet needs driving the aggression

Answer

Separate the children permanently

Answer

Tell the parents the child needs therapy immediately

Answer

Implement daily time-outs for the school-age child

Question 4

Selective ignoring as a behavior strategy is most appropriate when:

Accepted Answer

The behavior is attention-seeking and not harmful

Answer

A child is engaging in dangerous behavior

Answer

A child refuses to eat their meal

Answer

Two children are physically fighting

Question 5

Behavior charts and sticker reward systems are most effective for children in which age range?

Accepted Answer

3–8 years

Answer

0–12 months

Answer

1–2 years

Answer

12–16 years

Question 6

What does the phrase 'catching children being good' mean in the context of positive guidance?

Accepted Answer

Verbally acknowledging and praising children when they exhibit positive behaviors

Answer

Monitoring children closely to ensure rule compliance

Answer

Rewarding children only when they perform extraordinary acts

Answer

Documenting good behaviors in a daily log for parents

Question 7

When redirecting a toddler away from an unsafe object, the most effective approach is:

Accepted Answer

Calmly acknowledge the interest and offer a safe alternative

Answer

Say 'No!' loudly and repeatedly

Answer

Remove the object without explanation

Answer

Distract the toddler with food