potential hazards - Answers kept to a minimum or avoided completely
first aid kit - Answers contain adhesive bandages, thermometer, tweexers, cotton tipped applicators
required safety equipment - Answers fire extinguisher, smoke detector, emergency phone list
ways to prevent poisoning - Answers keep chemicals out of reach of children, follow safe food handling
guidelines, follow directions on medicine
confidential - Answers names of other children involved in accidents or incidents should be kept
full detail - Answers all accidents and incidents should be documented in
suffocation hazards - Answers blankets, bumper pads, overlays or other objects in cribs can be
manufacturer's age recommendation - Answers always follow ______________________ for toys
1 1/4 inches - Answers avoid using toys smaller than this
strings, cords or projectiles - Answers toys with these should not be used in childcare centers
SIDS - Answers Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - a classification, not a cause, of death
Back to Sleep - Answers memory aid that helps us remember how to place a baby in a sleeping position
Abusive Head Trauma and Shaken Baby Syndrome - Answers severe forms of physical abuse
results of shaking a baby - Answers permanant brain damage, paralysis, blindness, seizures,
develomental delays, broken bones, death
honest but positive - Answers always be _________________________________ when responding to an
injured child
calm - Answers remain________________ in emergencies. Fall apart later
encourage - Answers ____________________ the child to talk about their feelings or what they see
Careful, constant supervision - Answers best way to prevent injuries
toys and activities - Answers should be age and skill level appropriate
CPR - Answers keeps blood flowing through the body to keep vital organs alive
safe talk - Answers discussing with children behaviors and activities that are safe and unsafe
some of the main responsibilities of child care professionals - Answers responding appropriately to
accidents, injuries and incidents