Safety & Emergency Procedures Flashcards
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A 7-year-old falls from a bicycle and complains of neck pain. The child is conscious and breathing. What should the nanny do?
Answer: Keep the child as still as possible and call 911 immediately
Suspected spinal injuries require immobilization and immediate 911 activation; moving the child could worsen a spinal cord injury.
What is the recommended minimum fence height for a residential pool to protect young children?
Answer: 4 feet with a self-closing, self-latching gate that opens outward
The CDC and most local codes recommend at least a 4-foot fence with a self-closing, self-latching gate opening away from the pool on all four sides.
A child has a nosebleed. What is the correct technique to stop the bleeding?
Answer: Tilt the head slightly forward and pinch the soft part of the nose for 10–15 minutes
Leaning slightly forward and pinching the soft part of the nose prevents blood from flowing into the throat while allowing it to drain outward.
Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for use on a kitchen grease fire in a home with children?
Answer: Class B or Class K (dry chemical or wet chemical)
Grease fires are Class B/K fires; water-based extinguishers can cause dangerous flare-ups, making Class B or K the appropriate choice.
A parent informs you that their 5-year-old has a latex allergy. Which common household or childcare item should you avoid?
Answer: Standard balloons and rubber gloves
Standard balloons and rubber gloves contain natural rubber latex and can trigger severe allergic reactions in latex-sensitive children.
When transporting children in a vehicle, at what point should a child transition from a rear-facing car seat to a forward-facing car seat?
Answer: When they reach the maximum height or weight limit of their rear-facing seat
Children should remain rear-facing until they reach the maximum height or weight limit of their rear-facing seat, as this position best protects the head, neck, and spine.
A child in your care is having a severe asthma attack and their rescue inhaler does not seem to be helping after two doses. What is the appropriate next step?
Answer: Call 911 immediately
If a rescue inhaler does not relieve symptoms after the prescribed doses, it is a medical emergency requiring immediate 911 activation.
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