CPN Safety & Emergency Procedures

Question 1

What is the first step in responding to a medical emergency?

Accepted Answer

Check for responsiveness

Answer

Call 911 immediately

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Perform CPR right away

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Give the child something to drink

Question 2

How should you handle a choking child?

Accepted Answer

Perform back blows and chest thrusts for infants, Heimlich for older children

Answer

Perform CPR immediately

Answer

Give the child water to drink

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Try to calm the child down

Question 3

What should be included in an emergency preparedness plan for a nanny?

Accepted Answer

Contact information, evacuation routes, and procedures

Answer

Only the phone numbers of emergency contacts

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A list of emergency supplies only

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First aid kit only

Question 4

How can you prevent accidents in the home while caring for children?

Accepted Answer

Childproofing the home and supervising closely

Answer

Leaving sharp objects on low tables

Answer

Allowing children to play with kitchen appliances

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Leaving small objects on the floor

Question 5

What is an important step in childproofing a kitchen?

Accepted Answer

Store sharp objects out of reach and use safety locks

Answer

Leave sharp objects in open drawers

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Allow children to explore freely

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Place hot pans on low shelves

Question 6

When should a first aid kit be restocked?

Accepted Answer

Whenever supplies are used or when items expire

Answer

Once a year

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Every month

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Only after a serious injury occurs

Question 7

How can you respond to an allergic reaction in a child?

Accepted Answer

Use an epinephrine auto-injector and call 911

Answer

Ignore the symptoms

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Give the child water

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Apply a cold compress

Question 8

What should you do if a child ingests something toxic?

Accepted Answer

Call poison control or seek medical help immediately

Answer

Give the child water to drink

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Induce vomiting right away

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Wait for the child to show symptoms

Question 9

How should you prepare for an emergency evacuation?

Accepted Answer

By making sure everyone knows the evacuation plan

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By watching a video on evacuation procedures

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By making the evacuation plan a surprise

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By doing nothing until an emergency happens