NOCTI EOPA Review Study Guide with Complete Solutions

NOCTI EOPA Review Study Guide with Complete Solutions Define Before-and-after-school program - Answer️️ -program targeted at school-age children that provides activities for children during the time families go to work and the time school starts and the time between after-school and the families' arrival home from work. Define Early education center - Answer️️ -the child is cared for in a center with other children Define Family day care home. - Answer️️ -the child is taken to a caregiver's home: usually involves a small group of children, which may include children of all ages. Define In-home care. - Answer️️ -the child is cared for by someone in the home, the caregiver may be a relative, friend or nanny. Identify characteristics of a quality child care program. - Answer️️ -The program is licensed and follows requirement set forth by the licensing agency. Staff are trained in early education, child development, pediatric CPR, and first aid Staff participate in an orientation The program is accredited The program has written policies and procedures available for review covering items such as care for sick children and discipline The program has written plans for scheduling and implementing ©SOPHIABENNETT EXAM SOLUTIONS Saturday, September 7, 2024 6:58 PM Page | 2 The program works with and involves families in the child's care Staff and the program are evaluated at least annually Children's records and center records are maintained Children's records are obtained at admission and are available to staff. Identification and health records are collected and maintained on file Define Emotional Abuse. - Answer️️ -inflicting psychological harm on a child by using insulting or harsh language, placing unrealistic demands on the child or withholding emotions. Define Neglect. - Answer️️ -failing to provide the basic necessities such as food, clothing, shelter, and medical care. Physical abuse - Answer️️ -inflicting non-accidental injury to a child Define Sexual Abuse. - Answer️️ -involving a child in sexual acts List risk factors that increase the chances of child abuse. - Answer️️ -Family history of abuse Isolation Lack of good parenting skills Stress Substance abuse problems Teen-age families Unrealistic expectations Identify possible signs of child abuse and neglect. - Answer️️ -Age-inappropriate sexual behavior or knowledge Avoidance of adults and activities ©SOPHIABENNETT EXAM SOLUTIONS Saturday, September 7, 2024 6:58 PM Page | 3 Change in behavior or behavioral problems Physical injures with suspicious explanation Physical injures over several areas of the body that are in several stages of health Sexually transmitted diseases Shows discomfort when walk, moving or sitting Apparent fear or reluctance to leave Wearing layered clothing and unwillingness to remove the clothing or wearing clothing that is inappropriate for the weather Withdrawal from activities Identify resources for dealing with child abuse and neglect. - Answer️️ -State agencies and organizations Crisis hotlines Professional counseling services and health care providers National agencies/organization Emergency shelters Community organizations In Oklahoma, child abuse suspicions should be reported to which agency? - Answer️️ -Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) Describe process for reporting suspected child abuse. - Answer️️ -An individual who has reason to suspect that a child has been abused is required to report the incident promptly to the Department of Human Services. Failing to report is a misdemeanor. List the necessary attributes of a child care professional. - Answer️️ -Understanding of child development, care of children and guidance techniques ©SOPHIABENNETT EXAM SOLUTIONS Saturday, September 7, 2024 6:58 PM Page | 4 Creative and resourceful Dependable Desire and willingness to learn more about children Effective communication and interpersonal skills with both adults and children Enjoy working with children Ethical Flexible Patient Physically and mentally able to care for children Enthusiastic Positive attitude toward work Positive self-concept Respect children and other staff State guidelines for managing personal well-being on the job. - Answer️️ -Take care of your health by eating properly and exercisin