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Health Safety & Family Communication Flashcards

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  1. A severe thunderstorm warning is issued while children are at outdoor play. What is the teacher's immediate action?

    Answer: Immediately bring all children indoors to a designated safe area

    When a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, children must be moved indoors immediately — outdoor areas including under trees are dangerous.

  2. Which approach to family communication is most culturally responsive?

    Answer: Adapting communication style, language, and format to individual family preferences and backgrounds

    Culturally responsive communication recognizes that families have diverse preferences, languages, and norms for engaging with educators.

  3. A child in your class is prescribed an EpiPen for severe allergic reactions. Which staff members should be trained on its use?

    Answer: All staff who may be responsible for that child at any time

    All staff who could be responsible for the child — including substitutes — should be trained to use the EpiPen in case of an emergency.

  4. What is the primary goal of a home visit conducted by a preschool teacher?

    Answer: To build relationship and gather context that supports the child's learning and development

    Home visits are partnership-building opportunities that help teachers understand a child's home context, not evaluative or investigative tools.

  5. A child vomits in the classroom. Which is the correct order of steps?

    Answer: Comfort the child, notify parents, clean and disinfect the area, wash hands

    Attending to the child's immediate comfort comes first, followed by parent notification, proper disinfection of the area, and thorough handwashing.

  6. Which of the following is an example of a PASSIVE safety measure in a preschool classroom?

    Answer: Installing safety gates at stairways

    Passive safety measures are built-in environmental protections that work without requiring any action from the child or adult.

  7. A teacher receives a subpoena for a child's records as part of a custody dispute. What is the correct response?

    Answer: Consult the program director and legal counsel before releasing any records

    Legal situations involving child records require guidance from program administration and legal counsel to ensure compliance with FERPA and court requirements.