The Early Childhood Educator For Diploma by Lorraine Walker -Test Bank

Chapter 01 Testbank Student: ___________________________________________________________________________ 1. Who is responsible for regulating and enforcing WHS laws? A. Commonwealth government B. Local council C. State and territory governments D. State and federal governments working in partnership 2. The role of a WHS committee within an education and care service is to: A. meet once every 6 months. B. represent staff in WHS matters. C. change WHS standards, policies and procedures for the workplace. D. All of the given answers. 3. Which of the following statements represents a hazard? A. Cleaning products that are incorrectly stored B. A person receiving a cut or injury C. A person slipping and hurting themselves D. A person suffering from emotional or psychological stress 4. Which of the following is an example of a PPE that would be used in a childcare setting? A. Gloves B. Sun hat and sunscreen C. Covered shoes D. All of the given answers. 5. It is important for staff to be able to access WHS training to ensure: A. they have sufficient knowledge and skills to deal with WHS issues as they arise. B. no accidents occur in the workplace. C. parents feel safe when picking up and leaving their children. D. they meet the requirements of their personal development plan. 6. Which answer shows the correct order of the six steps for the hierarchy of risk control? A. Administrative, Engineering, Elimination, Substitution, Isolation, PPE B. PPE, Administrative, Engineering, Isolation, Substitution, Elimination C. Substitution, Elimination, Isolation, Engineering, Administrative, PPE D. Elimination, Substitution, Isolation, Engineering, Administrative, PPE 7. Continuous improvement is the process that involves regular reviews of organisational policy and procedures to identify where areas of improvement or change are required. True False 8. Continuous improvement is a process that involves regular reviews of organisational policy and procedures to identify where areas of improvement or change are required. True False 9. By maintaining good housekeeping within an early childhood service and adhering to current WHS policy and procedures there is less likelihood of incidents occurring within the workplace. True False 10. What are your duty of care requirements when supervising children? 11. Describe the difference between a risk and a hazard. 12. List at least three methods that can be used to ensure updated information about WHS processes filters down to all levels of staff. 13. What processes should you follow to record or report a hazard in an education and care service environment? 14. Briefly explain the process involved in reporting a notifiable incident. Chapter 01 Testbank Key 1. Who is responsible for regulating and enforcing WHS laws? A. Commonwealth government B. Local council C. State and territory governments D. State and federal governments working in partnership Competency: HLTWHS003, Element 1 Contribute to workplace procedures for identifying hazards and controlling risks Difficulty: Medium 2. The role of a WHS committee within an education and care service is to: A. meet once every 6 months. B. represent staff in WHS matters. C. change WHS standards, policies and procedures for the workplace. D. All of the given answers. Competency: HLTWHS003, Element 1 Contribute to workplace procedures for identifying hazards and controlling risks Difficulty: Easy 3. Which of the following statements represents a hazard? A. Cleaning products that are incorrectly stored B. A person receiving a cut or injury C. A person slipping and hurting themselves D. A person suffering from emotional or psychological stress Competency: HLTWHS003, Element 1 Contribute to workplace procedures for identifying hazards and controlling risks Difficulty: Medium 4. Which of the following is an example of a PPE that would be used in a childcare setting? A. Gloves B. Sun hat and sunscreen C. Covered shoes D. All of the given answers. Competency: HLTWHS003, Element 2 Implement policies and procedures into work team processes Difficulty: Easy 5. It is important for staff to be able to access WHS training to ensure: A. they have sufficient knowledge and skills to deal with WHS issues as they arise. B. no accidents occur in the workplace. C. parents feel safe when picking up and leaving their children. D. they meet the requirements of their personal development plan. Competency: HLTWHS003, Element 3 Support consultation, cooperation and communication Difficulty: Medium 6. Which answer shows the correct order of the six steps for the hierarchy of risk control? A. Administrative, Engineering, Elimination, Substitution, Isolation, PPE B. PPE, Administrative, Engineering, Isolation, Substitution, Elimination C. Substitution, Elimination, Isolation, Engineering, Administrative, PPE D. Elimination, Substitution, Isolation, Engineering, Administrative, PPE Competency: HLTWHS003, Element 2 Implement policies and procedures into work team processes Difficulty: Hard 7. Continuous improvement is the process that involves regular reviews of organisational policy and procedures to identify where areas of improvement or change are required. TRUE Competency: HLTWHS003, Element 3 Support consultation, cooperation and communication Difficulty: Easy 8. Continuous improvement is a process that involves regular reviews of organisational policy and procedures to identify where areas of improvement or change are required. TRUE Competency: HLTWHS003, Element 3 Support consultation, cooperation and communication Difficulty: Easy 9. By maintaining good housekeeping within an early childhood service and adhering to current WHS policy and procedures there is less likelihood of incidents occurring within the workplace. TRUE Competency: HLTWHS003, Element 2 Implement policies and procedures into work team processes Difficulty: Easy 10. What are your duty of care requirements when supervising children? In the answer any of the following key information should be included. · We have a responsibility to ensure no harm comes to any child in our care. · All professionals have a duty of care to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of a child. · Children should be free from physical and psychological harm at all times. · Children should have a place to feel safe and secure. Competency: HLTWHS003, Element 1 Contribute to workplace procedures for identifying hazards and controlling risks Difficulty: Medium 11. Describe the difference between a risk and a hazard. In the answer any of the following key information should be included. · A risk is present when there is a likelihood of an accident occurring as a result of a hazard. Examples should be given. · A hazard is something that could cause a person to become ill or injured. · Students may use the example of an object, action or process. Competency: HLTWHS003, Element 1 Contribute to workplace procedures for identifying hazards and controlling risks Competency: HLTWHS003, Element 2 Implement policies and procedures into work team processes Difficulty: Medium 12. List at least three methods that can be used to ensure updated information about WHS processes filters down to all levels of staff. In the answer any of the following key information should be included. · Hold regular staff meetings to advise staff of changes in legislation or policy that may have occurred. · Include updated information in newsletters to all stakeholders. · Post visual references of policy in areas that relate to relevant centre policy. For example, hand washing policy and procedures in bathroom/toilet area. Competency: HLTWHS003, Element 2 Implement policies and procedures into work team processes Difficulty: Medium 13. What processes should you follow to record or report a hazard in an education and care service environment? In the answer any of the following key information should be included. · Follow the policy and procedures of the service. · Complete checklists to identify hazards and assess risks. · Report any hazard to the supervisor formally so it can be rectified. · Deal with the hazard by removing or excluding it. · Advise other staff of the hazard. Competency: HLTWHS003, Element 2 Implement policies and procedures into work team processes Difficulty: Medium 14. Briefly explain the process involved in reporting a notifiable incident. In the answer any of the following key information should be included. · National regulations require notification of any serious incident in relation to the health, safety and wellbeing of a child. · The service should contact the WHS regulator within 48 hours (Work Safe). · Complete incident notification forms. · Notification must still be made even if immediate treatment is not readily available. · A notifiable incident could include death, serious injury or dangerous incident. Competency: HLTWHS003, Element 3 Support consultation, cooperation and communication Difficulty: Hard Chapter 01 Testbank Summary Category Competency: HLTWHS003, Element 1 Contribute to workplace procedures for identifying hazards and controlling risks Competency: HLTWHS003, Element 2 Implement policies and procedures into work team processes Competency: HLTWHS003, Element 3 Support consultation, cooperation and communication Difficulty: Easy Difficulty: Hard Difficulty: Medium # of Questi ons 5 6 4 5 2 7 Chapter 02 Testbank Student: ___________________________________________________________________________ 1. In order to uphold the service’s duty of care responsibilities in relation to the health and wellbeing needs of the individual child and their family it is imperative that the educator: A. holds regular parent evenings to discuss the child’s needs. B. holds discussions on a regular basis to clarify the changing needs of the child and the family. C. sends out monthly newsletters to inform parents of changes occurring within the environment. D. All of the given answers. 2. To ensure quality standards are met, all educator-to-child ratios have been stipulated within the Education and Care Services National Regulations to reflect quality care for children. For example, the current requirements in Victoria are: A. Birth to 24 months 1:4; 24 months-36 months 1:4 (saving provision applies); Over 36 months including pre-school age 1:15 (1:11 to be introduced in 2016). B. Birth to 24 months 1:4; 24 months-36 months 1:5; Over 36 months including pre-school age1:11. C. Birth to 24 months 1:4; 24 months-36 months 1:5; Over 36 months including pre-school age 1:11. D. None of the given answers. 3. How can we reduce the spread of infection within an education and care service? A. Run your hands under cold water when they look dirty. B. Wash all toys and furniture at the end of the year. C. Follow correct hand washing procedures after nappy changing and nose wiping, and before serving food or entering the environment. D. Only wash your hands at the beginning and end of the day. 4. When notifying a family member of an incident concerning their child, it is always important to remember to: A. advise the parents in a clear and calm manner that their child is alright but they have been in an accident. B. ring the parents quickly and tell them they need to get to the hospital as soon as they can. C. inform the parents when they come to pick the child up. D. ask the parents to sign the accident, injury, trauma and illness record form next time they come to the education and care service. 5. What is meant by 'effective supervision'? A. The staff-to-child ratios meet the required standards. B. All parents have signed-in their child in the morning and the staff know exactly who is there on that day. C. All families are required to say ‘hello’ and ‘goodbye’ upon arrival or departure to ensure the staff know who is there. D. Required staff-to-child ratios are maintained but in addition, adequate age-appropriate activities and play spaces are provided that allow appropriate supervision of children at all times. 6. Which of the following applies when conducting an excursion for a group of children? A. There are no educator-to-child ratios for excursions; however, they should reflect the minimum standards as per the National Regulations. B. A visit to the site prior to the children attending the proposed destination will allow staff to determine the availability of toilets, shade, undercover areas and drinking facilities. C. If the excursion is to be a regular occurrence and a risk assessment has already been completed, then subsequent risk assessments are not required. D. All of the given answers. 7. What should you do in the case of an emergency? A. There is no need to notify parents as it would make them panic. They should just be told about it when they pick their children up. B. A nominated supervisor and staff members should have access to a working phone to enable them to contact parents, other staff members and emergency services when required. C. It is not a requirement to practise emergency evacuations with the children; however, it would be a good idea. D. None of the given answers. 8. If a child who is enrolled in the centre is severely allergic to peanuts, a risk minimisation plan needs to be put into place. True False 9. Explain why it is very important that educators respect confidentiality about a family's personal and private information in relation to the individual health needs of a child in their care. 10. Explain the importance of having a variety of play spaces and activities for children to enhance their skills and challenge their thinking. 11. How can we ensure that parents are given appropriate information that can assist with understanding how to prevent the spread of infection and infection control? 12. Why is a service legally required to develop and maintain records of who enters and leaves the premises at all times? What information do you need to keep on record? 13. Explain the importance of communicating the processes of evacuation and of dealing with threats to parents and children. Chapter 02 Testbank Key 1. In order to uphold the service’s duty of care responsibilities in relation to the health and wellbeing needs of the individual child and their family it is imperative that the educator: A. holds regular parent evenings to discuss the child’s needs. B. holds discussions on a regular basis to clarify the changing needs of the child and the family. C. sends out monthly newsletters to inform parents of changes occurring within the environment. D. All of the given answers. Competency: CHCECE016, Element 1 Support each child’s health needs Difficulty: Medium 2. To ensure quality standards are met, all educator-to-child ratios have been stipulated within the Education and Care Services National Regulations to reflect quality care for children. For example, the current requirements in Victoria are: A. Birth to 24 months 1:4; 24 months-36 months 1:4 (saving provision applies); Over 36 months including pre-school age 1:15 (1:11 to be introduced in 2016). B. Birth to 24 months 1:4; 24 months-36 months 1:5; Over 36 months including pre-school age1:11. C. Birth to 24 months 1:4; 24 months-36 months 1:5; Over 36 months including pre-school age 1:11. D. None of the given answers. Competency: CHCECE016, Element 2 Provide for each child’s comfort Difficulty: Hard 3. How can we reduce the spread of infection within an education and care service? A. Run your hands under cold water when they look dirty. B. Wash all toys and furniture at the end of the year. C. Follow correct hand washing procedures after nappy changing and nose wiping, and before serving food or entering the environment. D. Only wash your hands at the beginning and end of the day. Competency: CHCECE016, Element 3 Promote and implement effective hygiene practices Difficulty: Easy 4. When notifying a family member of an incident concerning their child, it is always important to remember to: A. advise the parents in a clear and calm manner that their child is alright but they have been in an accident. B. ring the parents quickly and tell them they need to get to the hospital as soon as they can. C. inform the parents when they come to pick the child up. D. ask the parents to sign the accident, injury, trauma and illness record form next time they come to the education and care service. Competency: CHCECE016, Element 4 Take steps to control the spread of infectious diseases Difficulty: Medium 5. What is meant by 'effective supervision'? A. The staff-to-child ratios meet the required standards. B. All parents have signed-in their child in the morning and the staff know exactly who is there on that day. C. All families are required to say ‘hello’ and ‘goodbye’ upon arrival or departure to ensure the staff know who is there. D. Required staff-to-child ratios are maintained but in addition, adequate age-appropriate activities and play spaces are provided that allow appropriate supervision of children at all times. Competency: CHCECE016, Element 5 Ensure adequate supervision of children Difficulty: Easy 6. Which of the following applies when conducting an excursion for a group of children? A. There are no educator-to-child ratios for excursions; however, they should reflect the minimum standards as per the National Regulations. B. A visit to the site prior to the children attending the proposed destination will allow staff to determine the availability of toilets, shade, undercover areas and drinking facilities. C. If the excursion is to be a regular occurrence and a risk assessment has already been completed, then subsequent risk assessments are not required. D. All of the given answers. Competency: CHCECE016, Element 5 Ensure adequate supervision of children Difficulty: Medium 7. What should you do in the case of an emergency? A. There is no need to notify parents as it would make them panic. They should just be told about it when they pick their children up. B. A nominated supervisor and staff members should have access to a working phone to enable them to contact parents, other staff members and emergency services when required. C. It is not a requirement to practise emergency evacuations with the children; however, it would be a good idea. D. None of the given answers. Competency: CHCECE016, Element 7 Develop plans to effectively manage incidents and emergencies Difficulty: Medium 8. If a child who is enrolled in the centre is severely allergic to peanuts, a risk minimisation plan needs to be put into place. TRUE Competency: CHCECE016, Element 6 Take precautions to protect children from harm Difficulty: Easy 9. Explain why it is very important that educators respect confidentiality about a family's personal and private information in relation to the individual health needs of a child in their care. In the answer, any of the following key information should be included. · Reference to the National Regulations and the requirements within the document, p. 181 · Reference to the National Quality Standard and the requirements within the document. (NQS 2.1.1) Maintain communication with families about the child’s health requirements, and obtain permission from families. · How confidentiality in regard to the children’s individual health needs is maintained. For example, share information only with staff members who care for that child. ·Who needs to know this information? · To assist with developing trusting relationships between the two parties. Competency: CHCECE016, Element 1 Support each child’s health needs Difficulty: Medium 10. Explain the importance of having a variety of play spaces and activities for children to enhance their skills and challenge their thinking. In the answer any of the following key information should be included. · It gives children choice and variety to challenge them and develop new skills. · It gives them opportunities to play with others, learning how to share, take turns, negotiate and initiate play with others. · It gives them time to spend with others or, if they choose, time by themselves. · It provides opportunities to explore and try something different. Competency: CHCECE016, Element 2 Provide for each child’s comfort Difficulty: Medium 11. How can we ensure that parents are given appropriate information that can assist with understanding how to prevent the spread of infection and infection control? In the answer any of the following key information should be included. · Information on the immunisation schedule and the importance of keeping your immunisation schedule up to date. · The signs and symptoms they should look for when a child has a communicable disease, for example, a rash, temperature, loss of appetite or itchy spots. · Providing information through newsletters, posters and policies. · Exclusion periods for particular diseases. · Be aware of the cultural and linguistic differences of each family with a child at the service. Competency: CHCECE016, Element 4 Take steps to control the spread of infectious diseases Difficulty: Medium 12. Why is a service legally required to develop and maintain records of who enters and leaves the premises at all times? What information do you need to keep on record? In the answer any of the following key information should be included. · This is to ensure the safety of all children and staff. It gives the management the option to look back and see who was present at the time of an incident. · Records should include details of who visits the service. Times, dates and reasons for visit are to be included. · Visitors and staff need to sign in and out and reference the times of arrival and departure. Competency: CHCECE016, Element 6 Take precautions to protect children from harm Difficulty: Easy 13. Explain the importance of communicating the processes of evacuation and of dealing with threats to parents and children. In the answer any of the following key information should be included. ·To ensure the procedure is achieved smoothly and without delays. ·To ensure that parents know exactly what is expected in an emergency situation. ·Reference to the National Regulations and the requirements that relate to them may be included. Display instructions for the process involved. ·Explanation of the importance of practice because it allows the children and staff to know exactly what is required should an emergency occur. ·Practising and communicating information about the process allows for regular review. Competency: CHCECE016, Element 7 Develop plans to effectively manage incidents and emergencies Difficulty: Easy Chapter 02 Testbank Summary Category Competency: CHCECE016, Element 1 Support each child’s health needs Competency: CHCECE016, Element 2 Provide for each child’s comfort Competency: CHCECE016, Element 3 Promote and implement effective hygiene practices Competency: CHCECE016, Element 4 Take steps to control the spread of infectious disease s Competency: CHCECE016, Element 5 Ensure adequate supervision of children Competency: CHCECE016, Element 6 Take precautions to protect children from harm Competency: CHCECE016, Element 7 Develop plans to effectively manage incidents and e mergencies Difficulty: Easy Difficulty: Hard Difficulty: Medium # of Questio ns 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 5 1 7 Chapter 03 Testbank Student: ___________________________________________________________________________ 1. To encourage children to become more responsible for their environment we can: A. teach children to reuse an item after it has been used. B. encourage them to become actively engaged in gardening, composting and taking care of the natural flora and fauna around them. C. teach them to be aware of using more biodegradable products to produce less waste. D. All of the given answers. 2. Why should we ensure that children are learning about current global sustainability issues? A. It is important to discuss all global issues within the program. B. Educators need to ensure children have the opportunity to participate in both deliberate and spontaneous activities that not only teach children but also foster their interest in the topic. C. It is only worth teaching the older children about sustainable practices because the infants and toddlers will not understand. D. Educators should just let the parents teach children about sustainable practices. 3. What is a sustainable action plan? A. It is a plan of achievable milestones that have been put together by the sustainability committee representing the service. B. It is a wish list put together by staff and children in order of priority. C. It is a list of costs that the committee puts together. D. None of the given answers. 4. How can we actively involve both the children and parents in the service’s sustainable practices? A. By encouraging all children to put their rubbish in the bin. B. By encouraging consistency between the child’s family, local community and the service itself to reinforce commitment to the task of sustainable practices. C. We don’t need to because not everyone needs to take ownership of service sustainability practices for it to be effective. D. By forcing children to reuse or recycle materials within the service, even if they do not wish to do so. 5. Additional ways to enlist other organisations to support the service's sustainability development projects could include: A. enlisting the services of local high school, TAFE and university students to become involved in the service’s sustainability projects. B. obtaining a grant from local business or council to set up a project. C. working with local environmental officers and the indigenous community to put together projects. D. All of the given answers. 6. Consultation with all stakeholders should occur when reviewing service philosophy, policies and procedures. This consultation process should include: A. surveys sent out to the local council. B. information sessions and face-to-face meetings with selected stakeholders. C. a suggestion box at the local supermarket. D. brainstorming sessions with staff, parents and committee/board members. 7. It is important that children experience hands-on opportunities to learn about the environment through natural play experiences. True False 8. Children should not learn how past generations have influenced such events as climate change, global warming and plant and animal extinction, as they are too young to understand. True False 9. Explain why it is important to develop a sustainability plan within an early childhood environment. 10. What is meant by 'carbon footprint'? How can we encourage children to be responsible for their own carbon footprint? 11. How can natural materials be used in creative ways to enhance play-based learning? Provide examples. 12. Children need to be given opportunities to develop their own critical thinking skills. These skills will assist with them to make their own decisions in regard to sustainable practices. How can we ensure children learn these skills? 13. What factors need to be considered when formulating philosophies, policy and procedures around sustainable practice? Chapter 03 Testbank Key 1. To encourage children to become more responsible for their environment we can: A. teach children to reuse an item after it has been used. B. encourage them to become actively engaged in gardening, composting and taking care of the natural flora and fauna around them. C. teach them to be aware of using more biodegradable products to produce less waste. D. All of the given answers. Competency: CHCECE025, Element 1 Develop a sustainability management plan Difficulty: Medium 2. Why should we ensure that children are learning about current global sustainability issues? A. It is important to discuss all global issues within the program. B. Educators need to ensure children have the opportunity to participate in both deliberate and spontaneous activities that not only teach children but also foster their interest in the topic. C. It is only worth teaching the older children about sustainable practices because the infants and toddlers will not understand. D. Educators should just let the parents teach children about sustainable practices. Competency: CHCECE025, Element 2 Support children to develop an understanding and respect for the natural environment Difficulty: Medium 3. What is a sustainable action plan? A. It is a plan of achievable milestones that have been put together by the sustainability committee representing the service. B. It is a wish list put together by staff and children in order of priority. C. It is a list of costs that the committee puts together. D. None of the given answers.