Safety & Emergency Procedures Flashcards

A toddler is found at the bottom of a backyard swimming pool. You pull the child out and determine they are unresponsive and not breathing. What is the FIRST action to take?

Answer: Begin CPR immediately and have someone else call 911

In drowning emergencies, begin CPR immediately (starting with rescue breaths) while a bystander calls 911; delays for water removal are not recommended.

Which of the following is the correct step when using a child's prescribed epinephrine auto-injector, after administering the injection?

Answer: Hold the injector in place for 10 seconds, then call 911 even if symptoms improve

After administering epinephrine, hold in place for 10 seconds and call 911 immediately because symptoms can return (biphasic reaction) and hospital observation is required.

What does the acronym PASS stand for when operating a fire extinguisher?

Answer: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side.

A child has a suspected broken arm after a fall. The arm is visibly deformed but the skin is not broken. What should the nanny do?

Answer: Immobilize the arm in the position found using a makeshift splint and seek emergency medical care

For suspected fractures, immobilize the limb in the position found — never attempt realignment — and transport to emergency care.

Which of the following behaviors is a warning sign that a child may be experiencing emotional or physical abuse?

Answer: The child shows unexplained injuries, extreme behavior changes, or fear of going home

Unexplained injuries, sudden behavioral changes, and expressed fear of returning home are key mandated reporter warning signs of potential abuse.

A 3-year-old accidentally ingests a large amount of iron-containing adult vitamins. Poison Control advises you to go to the ER immediately. While waiting, the child vomits. What should you do?

Answer: Note the time and description of the vomit, continue to the ER, and keep the vitamin bottle to show medical staff

Document the vomiting, bring the product to the ER for medical staff, and do not induce further vomiting or administer home remedies without medical direction.

What is the primary purpose of a 'safe word' or family code word in a child safety plan?

Answer: To enable a child to verify that an unfamiliar adult has legitimate authorization to pick them up

A family code word allows a child to verify whether an unknown adult claiming to have parental permission is actually authorized — protecting against stranger danger scenarios.