Risk Assessment & Mitigation Flashcards

A nanny is driving the children to school when another driver runs a red light, narrowly missing the vehicle. After ensuring everyone is calm, what should she do NEXT?

Answer: Pull over safely, check all children for signs of shock or injury, and contact parents

After any vehicle incident, the immediate priority is assessing children for physical or emotional distress and notifying parents promptly.

Which of the following situations represents a risk that a nanny should escalate to parents IMMEDIATELY rather than handle independently?

Answer: A stranger approaching the children at the park

An unknown adult approaching children poses a potential safety threat that parents need to be informed of right away.

What is the MOST effective strategy for reducing entrapment risks for toddlers around furniture?

Answer: Use furniture anchors and remove items with openings that could trap a child's head

Anchoring furniture prevents tip-over injuries, and removing pieces with dangerous openings eliminates entrapment hazards common with toddlers.

A nanny discovers a child has consumed an unknown quantity of adult vitamins. The child appears well. What is the CORRECT course of action?

Answer: Contact Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) immediately and notify parents

Poison Control provides real-time expert guidance on ingested substances even when no symptoms are present and parents must be notified.

Which action by a nanny BEST demonstrates proactive risk mitigation before a severe thunderstorm?

Answer: Monitor weather alerts, end outdoor time before the storm arrives, and identify an interior shelter spot in the home

Monitoring forecasts and acting before severe weather arrives prevents exposure to lightning and wind hazards.

When reviewing a family's emergency contacts list, a nanny finds it has not been updated in two years. What should she do?

Answer: Request the family update the list with current numbers, backup contacts, and any new medical providers

Requesting a formal update from the family ensures the emergency contact list is accurate and complete, including any changes in medical care.

A child in the nanny's care begins having a febrile seizure. What should the nanny do DURING the seizure?

Answer: Time the seizure, clear the area of hard objects, and place the child on their side

During a febrile seizure, the nanny should keep the child safe by clearing the environment, positioning them on their side, and timing the episode.