BABYSITTING CERTIFICATION TEST REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
BOTTLE FEEDING
What is the most effective way to heat a bottle of formula? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅It is best to
heat a bottle by holding it under running tap water until it is lukewarm. You should then shake the
bottle gently to ensure even heating. Do not use the microwave, as this can create hot spots in the
formula.
BOTTLE FEEDING
What is the best way to test the temperature of a bottle? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅drip a small
amount of formula on the back of your hand. It should feel lukewarm.
BOTTLE FEEDING
At what angle should you hold a bottle while feeding an infant? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅45
degrees
CHECK-CALL-CARE
When is it appropriate to give care before calling 9-1-1? What are the exceptions to this rule? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅For an unconscious child under the age of 12 or a drowning victim, give 2 minutes of
car before summoning emergency medical services ( EMS). However, if you know that the child has
heart problems, you should call EMS first.
CHECK-CALL-CARE
How should you check a child for consciousness? How should you check an infant? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅For an adult or child, shout his or her name while tapping the shoulder. If you are
checking an infant, shout while tapping the bottom of his or her foot.
CHECK-CALL-CARE
What is the proper head position when you are checking an unconscious victim for breathing? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅For an infant, the head should be in a neutral position. Do not extend the
head past neutral or push the chin to the chest. Once the head is positioned, lift the chin to open the
airway. For a child, tilt the head slightly past neutral to most effectively open the airway.
,DIAPERING
what should you do with a baby while you gather supplies for diapering? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅While you gather supplies, put the baby is a safe place, such as a crib or bouncy seat.
Do not leave the baby on the floor or an elevated surface with a falling risk.
DIAPERING
What is the best method for wiping a baby's diaper area? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅to best prevent
infection, wipe from front to back, using a fresh wipe for each contact.
DIAPERING
what are the risks of too much diaper rash cream or baby powder? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅baby
powder and excess diaper cream can cake and lead to infections. Also, baby powder can cause
respiratory issues in infants if inhaled.
PICKING UP AND HOLDING THE BABY
What are the steps to safely pick up an infant? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅1) slide both hands under
infants underarms.
2) wrap your fingers around the infants rib cage and gently lift him or her.
Alternatively you can begin sliding one hand under the infants back and neck and your other hand under
the infants bottom, then gently lift the infant whilst supporting the head.
PICKING UP AND HOLDING THE BABY
What are the steps to safely pick up a toddler - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Begin by bending both your
knees to prevent back injury. Slide both of your hands under the toddler's underarms. Then, gently lift
the toddler and stand up. Hold the toddler in an upright position with one hand under his or her bottom
and the other hand on his or her back.
PICKING UP AND HOLDING THE BABY
what are two safe ways to hold an infant? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅One way is to put one arm
under the infant's bottom and support the head and neck with the other arm. The other way is to hold
the infant upright so that he or she is looking over your shoulder. With either method, make sure the
infant's head, neck and spine are supported.
, SAFE SLEEPING
What should you do to prepare a child for bedtime? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Be sure to give
children warnings 30 minutes and 15 minutes before bedtime. Also, you should help get them ready for
bed by choosing a quiet activity, such as reading or listening to soft music. Finally, and most importantly,
follow the parents' instructions regarding bedtime routines. This will help you anticipate requests that
children may have and will help create a stress-free bedtime experience.
SAFE SLEEPING
How often should you check on a sleeping child or infant? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Check on the
child once every 15 minutes. Make sure that you will be able to hear the child wake up. For an infant,
make sure you use a baby monitor.
SAFE SLEEPING
How should an infant be positioned when put to sleep? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Put infants to
sleep on their backs to best prevent Sudden Unexpected Infant Death, or SUID.
SAFE SLEEPING
What are some common hazards that need to be removed from an infants crib before he or she is put to
sleep? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Before putting an infant to sleep in his or her crib, remove any
items that may cause choking or suffocation. These can include toys, blankets and loose bedding.
SOOTHING, NOT SHAKING
Why is shaking an infant especially dangerous? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Infants have weak neck
muscles and heavy heads, and when an infant is shaken, the head flops back and forth, causing serious
damage.
STRANGER DANGER
When is it okay to let someone into the house while you are care giving? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅You should never allow someone into the house unless you know them personally
and have the parents' permission to do so. This includes vestibules and apartment building hallways.
STRANGER DANGER
ANSWERS
BOTTLE FEEDING
What is the most effective way to heat a bottle of formula? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅It is best to
heat a bottle by holding it under running tap water until it is lukewarm. You should then shake the
bottle gently to ensure even heating. Do not use the microwave, as this can create hot spots in the
formula.
BOTTLE FEEDING
What is the best way to test the temperature of a bottle? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅drip a small
amount of formula on the back of your hand. It should feel lukewarm.
BOTTLE FEEDING
At what angle should you hold a bottle while feeding an infant? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅45
degrees
CHECK-CALL-CARE
When is it appropriate to give care before calling 9-1-1? What are the exceptions to this rule? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅For an unconscious child under the age of 12 or a drowning victim, give 2 minutes of
car before summoning emergency medical services ( EMS). However, if you know that the child has
heart problems, you should call EMS first.
CHECK-CALL-CARE
How should you check a child for consciousness? How should you check an infant? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅For an adult or child, shout his or her name while tapping the shoulder. If you are
checking an infant, shout while tapping the bottom of his or her foot.
CHECK-CALL-CARE
What is the proper head position when you are checking an unconscious victim for breathing? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅For an infant, the head should be in a neutral position. Do not extend the
head past neutral or push the chin to the chest. Once the head is positioned, lift the chin to open the
airway. For a child, tilt the head slightly past neutral to most effectively open the airway.
,DIAPERING
what should you do with a baby while you gather supplies for diapering? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅While you gather supplies, put the baby is a safe place, such as a crib or bouncy seat.
Do not leave the baby on the floor or an elevated surface with a falling risk.
DIAPERING
What is the best method for wiping a baby's diaper area? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅to best prevent
infection, wipe from front to back, using a fresh wipe for each contact.
DIAPERING
what are the risks of too much diaper rash cream or baby powder? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅baby
powder and excess diaper cream can cake and lead to infections. Also, baby powder can cause
respiratory issues in infants if inhaled.
PICKING UP AND HOLDING THE BABY
What are the steps to safely pick up an infant? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅1) slide both hands under
infants underarms.
2) wrap your fingers around the infants rib cage and gently lift him or her.
Alternatively you can begin sliding one hand under the infants back and neck and your other hand under
the infants bottom, then gently lift the infant whilst supporting the head.
PICKING UP AND HOLDING THE BABY
What are the steps to safely pick up a toddler - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Begin by bending both your
knees to prevent back injury. Slide both of your hands under the toddler's underarms. Then, gently lift
the toddler and stand up. Hold the toddler in an upright position with one hand under his or her bottom
and the other hand on his or her back.
PICKING UP AND HOLDING THE BABY
what are two safe ways to hold an infant? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅One way is to put one arm
under the infant's bottom and support the head and neck with the other arm. The other way is to hold
the infant upright so that he or she is looking over your shoulder. With either method, make sure the
infant's head, neck and spine are supported.
, SAFE SLEEPING
What should you do to prepare a child for bedtime? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Be sure to give
children warnings 30 minutes and 15 minutes before bedtime. Also, you should help get them ready for
bed by choosing a quiet activity, such as reading or listening to soft music. Finally, and most importantly,
follow the parents' instructions regarding bedtime routines. This will help you anticipate requests that
children may have and will help create a stress-free bedtime experience.
SAFE SLEEPING
How often should you check on a sleeping child or infant? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Check on the
child once every 15 minutes. Make sure that you will be able to hear the child wake up. For an infant,
make sure you use a baby monitor.
SAFE SLEEPING
How should an infant be positioned when put to sleep? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Put infants to
sleep on their backs to best prevent Sudden Unexpected Infant Death, or SUID.
SAFE SLEEPING
What are some common hazards that need to be removed from an infants crib before he or she is put to
sleep? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Before putting an infant to sleep in his or her crib, remove any
items that may cause choking or suffocation. These can include toys, blankets and loose bedding.
SOOTHING, NOT SHAKING
Why is shaking an infant especially dangerous? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Infants have weak neck
muscles and heavy heads, and when an infant is shaken, the head flops back and forth, causing serious
damage.
STRANGER DANGER
When is it okay to let someone into the house while you are care giving? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅You should never allow someone into the house unless you know them personally
and have the parents' permission to do so. This includes vestibules and apartment building hallways.
STRANGER DANGER
