CPT Health Safety & Family Communication 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A child falls on the playground and has a small cut that is bleeding. After applying gloves, what is the next step in first aid?
- Apply antibiotic ointment immediately
- Apply gentle pressure with a clean cloth or gauze (Correct answer)
- Submerge the wound in cold water
- Cover with a bandage without cleaning
Correct answer: Apply gentle pressure with a clean cloth or gauze
Applying gentle pressure is the correct first step to control bleeding before cleaning and bandaging a minor wound.
Question 2: Which of the following is an example of a 'two-way' family communication strategy?
- Monthly newsletter sent home
- Posting classroom updates on a bulletin board
- A family engagement survey with response deadline (Correct answer)
- Daily photo sharing on a classroom app without reply option
Correct answer: A family engagement survey with response deadline
A survey with a response option creates genuine two-way dialogue, inviting families to share input rather than just receive information.
Question 3: A child is found unconscious and not breathing. After calling 911, what should the teacher do next if trained?
- Place the child in the recovery position and wait
- Begin CPR immediately (Correct answer)
- Give water to help the child regain consciousness
- Check the child's temperature
Correct answer: Begin CPR immediately
For an unresponsive, non-breathing child, CPR should begin immediately after calling emergency services to maintain circulation.
Question 4: A child with asthma begins wheezing during outdoor play on a high pollen day. What is the teacher's first response?
- Give the child water and have them rest outdoors
- Move the child indoors and retrieve their rescue inhaler per the asthma action plan (Correct answer)
- Call 911 immediately without any other steps
- Administer a generic over-the-counter antihistamine
Correct answer: Move the child indoors and retrieve their rescue inhaler per the asthma action plan
Moving the child away from the trigger and following the individual asthma action plan are the first correct steps for a mild asthma episode.
Question 5: Which law governs the confidentiality of student education records in US public preschool programs?
- HIPAA
- IDEA
- FERPA (Correct answer)
- ADA
Correct answer: FERPA
FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) protects the privacy of student education records in programs receiving federal funding.
Question 6: A parent tells a preschool teacher that they do not want their child immunized. How should the teacher respond professionally?
- Immediately report the parent to child protective services
- Explain the program's immunization policy and provide state exemption information if applicable (Correct answer)
- Exclude the child from the classroom permanently
- Agree to waive the immunization requirement privately
Correct answer: Explain the program's immunization policy and provide state exemption information if applicable
Teachers should calmly explain the program's policy and inform families about the legal process for exemptions without making personal judgments.
Question 7: What does 'universal precautions' mean in a preschool health context?
- Treating all children as if they might carry bloodborne pathogens when handling bodily fluids (Correct answer)
- Vaccinating every child against common illnesses
- Wearing masks at all times in the classroom
- Requiring hand sanitizer before every activity
Correct answer: Treating all children as if they might carry bloodborne pathogens when handling bodily fluids
Universal precautions means assuming all blood and certain bodily fluids are potentially infectious and using protective barriers (gloves, etc.) accordingly.
CPT Health Safety & Family Communication 3
A child falls on the playground and has a small cut that is bleeding.
After applying gloves, what is the next step in first aid?