CPN Risk Assessment & Mitigation 3

Question 1

When conducting a backyard safety check before outdoor play, which hazard should a nanny prioritize MOST urgently?

Accepted Answer

An unsecured gate leading to a swimming pool

Answer

An unsecured pool gate poses an immediate drowning risk, which is one of the leading causes of accidental death in young children.

Question 2

A toddler puts a small coin in their mouth. The nanny should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Assess whether the child is coughing or choking

Answer

Assessing the child's airway status first determines whether the object is causing a partial or complete obstruction and guides the appropriate intervention.

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes the concept of 'supervision zones' in childcare risk mitigation?

Accepted Answer

Adjusting the level and proximity of supervision based on the activity and the child's age

Answer

Supervision zones recognize that appropriate oversight varies with the child's developmental stage and the inherent risk of different activities.

Question 4

A nanny is caring for a child with asthma during a wildfire smoke event. What is the MOST appropriate risk mitigation strategy?

Accepted Answer

Keep the child indoors with windows closed and follow the child's asthma action plan

Answer

Keeping the child indoors with windows closed and following the prescribed asthma action plan minimizes exposure to air quality triggers.

Question 5

When is it appropriate for a nanny to physically restrain a child to prevent harm?

Accepted Answer

Only when the child is about to injure themselves or others and redirection has failed

Answer

Physical restraint is only justified as a last resort to prevent imminent physical harm when behavioral redirection is not effective.

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CPN Risk Assessment & Mitigation 3