CPT Health Safety & Family Communication 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A preschooler has a known peanut allergy. Another child brings a peanut butter sandwich. What is the teacher's FIRST action?
- Remove the sandwich from the classroom immediately (Correct answer)
- Call the allergic child's parents
- Seat the allergic child at a separate table
- File an incident report
Correct answer: Remove the sandwich from the classroom immediately
Removing the allergen from the environment is the immediate priority to prevent accidental exposure.
Question 2: According to NAEYC health guidelines, how often should shared manipulatives and toys in a preschool classroom be sanitized?
- Once a week
- Daily or when visibly soiled (Correct answer)
- Monthly
- Only after a child is visibly ill
Correct answer: Daily or when visibly soiled
Shared toys should be sanitized daily or whenever visibly soiled to prevent disease transmission among young children.
Question 3: A parent calls to say their child has been diagnosed with strep throat. What is the teacher's appropriate response?
- Keep the diagnosis confidential and tell no one
- Notify the director and follow exclusion/return policies (Correct answer)
- Post the child's name on a classroom illness board
- Send a note home only to the child's close friends
Correct answer: Notify the director and follow exclusion/return policies
Teachers must notify the director and follow the program's communicable disease policy, including exclusion and parent notification procedures.
Question 4: Which ratio of bleach to water is the standard CDC-recommended solution for sanitizing preschool surfaces?
- 1 tablespoon bleach per gallon of water
- 1/4 cup bleach per gallon of water (Correct answer)
- 1 cup bleach per gallon of water
- 1 teaspoon bleach per quart of water
Correct answer: 1/4 cup bleach per gallon of water
The CDC recommends approximately 1/4 cup (about 1,000 ppm) of bleach per gallon of water for sanitizing environmental surfaces.
Question 5: A preschool teacher notices a child has red, watery eyes and yellow discharge. What condition is most likely, and what action should be taken?
- Seasonal allergies; administer antihistamine
- Pink eye (conjunctivitis); notify parents for exclusion (Correct answer)
- Normal tearing; no action needed
- Eye fatigue; reduce screen time
Correct answer: Pink eye (conjunctivitis); notify parents for exclusion
Yellow discharge with red, watery eyes suggests bacterial conjunctivitis, which is highly contagious and typically requires exclusion until treated.
Question 6: When conducting a family conference about a child's developmental concerns, which communication approach is most appropriate?
- Share your diagnosis of the child's condition first
- Begin with strengths before discussing areas of concern (Correct answer)
- Send a written report instead of meeting in person
- Have the director present to handle parental reactions
Correct answer: Begin with strengths before discussing areas of concern
A strengths-based approach builds trust and partnership, making families more receptive to discussing areas of concern.
Question 7: What is the purpose of a 'release of information' form in a preschool setting?
- To allow teachers to share child records with other professionals or agencies (Correct answer)
- To give the program permission to photograph children for marketing
- To authorize the child's field trip participation
- To document parental consent for medication administration
Correct answer: To allow teachers to share child records with other professionals or agencies
A release of information form ensures families provide informed consent before confidential child information is shared with outside parties.
CPT Health Safety & Family Communication 2
A preschooler has a known peanut allergy.
Another child brings a peanut butter sandwich.
What is the teacher's FIRST action?