CPN Risk Assessment & Mitigation 2

Question 1

A 3-year-old child insists on riding a tricycle near the edge of a sloped driveway. What is the nanny's BEST immediate response?

Accepted Answer

Redirect the child to a flat, safe area

Answer

Redirecting the child to a flat, safe area eliminates the hazard without conflict or delay.

Question 2

Which action BEST reduces the risk of a young child accessing household cleaning products?

Accepted Answer

Place products in a cabinet with a child-safety lock

Answer

Child-safety locks on accessible cabinets are the most practical and effective barrier for common storage areas.

Question 3

During a playdate, a visiting child displays signs of a severe allergic reaction. The host family has not left emergency instructions. What should the nanny do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Call 911 immediately

Answer

A severe allergic reaction is a medical emergency requiring immediate activation of EMS before any other step.

Question 4

What does a 'risk matrix' help a nanny do when assessing household dangers?

Accepted Answer

Rank hazards by the likelihood and severity of harm

Answer

A risk matrix prioritizes hazards based on both their probability of occurring and the potential severity of the resulting harm.

Question 5

A nanny notices a loose handrail on the staircase in the family's home. The parents are unavailable. What is the MOST appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Restrict the child from using the stairs and notify parents at the earliest opportunity

Answer

Restricting access to the hazard and promptly notifying parents addresses the immediate danger and keeps decision-making with the family.

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CPN Risk Assessment & Mitigation 2