Question 1

Ongoing assessments include

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A)  Vision screenings
B)  Reviewing the health history
C)  Daily health checks
D)  Immunization status

Question 2

Each of the following statements is true regarding lead poisoning except:

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A)  some children with very high lead levels do not show any symptoms.
B)  dust is a source of lead exposure.
C)  lead toxicity can cause devastating,permanent neurological damage.
D)  it is estimated that 25% of children live in dwellings with deteriorating lead paint and are at risk for lead poisoning.

Question 3

Lead is not found in the following:

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A)  Vinyl mini-blinds
B)  Toys
C)  Paint in buildings constructed after 1970.
D)  Dust

Question 4

Lead poisoning is a public health problem most likely affecting children in:

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A)  urban settings.
B)  new homes.
C)  homes constructed in the 1970s.
D)  rural settings.

Question 5

Which of the following is true about daily health checks?

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A)  They do not involve the parents.
B)  They can be used to track the spread of diseases.
C)  They require the teacher to spend at least ten minutes checking each child.
D)  They are not necessaryexcept during flu season.

Question 6

Which of the following is not an aspect of health screenings and assessments?

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A)  Collecting and reviewing children's immunization records.
B)  Reviewing health histories for risk factors and dietary habits.
C)  Health fair or special health screening events where a child's hearing and vision are checked.
D)  IQ tests to measure cognitive skills. D

Question 7

A common chronic disease in childhood is

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A)  Diabetes
B)  Asthma
C)  Cerebral palsy
D)  Lead poisoning

Question 8

What is the most common congenital condition in the United States?

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A)  vision disorders.
B)  metabolic disorders.
C)  heart deformities.
D)  hearing loss.

Question 9

An assessment that reviews and considers many factors that influence children's health is called a/an:

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A)  health evaluation.
B)  qualitative study.
C)  health plan.
D)  anecdotal observation. B

Question 10

How do early childhood teachers support each child's development?

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A)  By knowing and understanding patterns and milestones for all ages.
B)  By diagnosing developmental delays.
C)  By providing referrals to families if developmental concerns are suspected.
D)  By recognizing behaviors that do not align with expected development.

Question 11

All of the following are child behavior styles except:

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A)  Easy and adaptable
B)  Stubborn
C)  Difficult and emotional
D)  Slow to warm up A

Question 12

Mothers who contract rubella during pregnancy are at risk for having a baby with:

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A)  heart defects.
B)  low birth weight.
C)  hearing loss.
D)  visual impairments.

Question 13

The use of Body Mass Index charts to measure body fat is recommended for children beginning at:

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A)  age 12.
B)  age 6.
C)  age 2.
D)  birth.

Question 14

Which of the following is not considered an allowable immunization exemption?

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A)  Medical exemptions.
B)  Religious exemptions.
C)  Traditional exemptions.
D)  Philosophical exemptions.

Question 15

Each of the following is a challenge related to infant and toddler assessment except:

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A)  growth and maturation happen quickly.
B)  developmental delays are subtle.
C)  communication skills are limited.
D)  developmental areas are disconnected.

Question 16

Children who blink more than usual,tilt their head to look at items,or squint their eyes and frown often are exhibiting signs of:

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A)  hearing loss.
B)  visual problems.
C)  attention deficit disorder.
D)  communication disorder.

Question 17

Children are screened for all of the following except:

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A)  Communication disorders
B)  Lead Poisoning
C)  Cerebral Palsy
D)  Vision

Question 18

Vision screenings are an important consideration in preschools for all of the following reasons except:

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A)  vision problems that go untreated can lead to blindness.
B)  25% of preschoolers have some type of vision problem.
C)  vision screening detects children at risk for certain conditions.
D)  teachers can help determine if additional vision assessment is needed.

Question 19

Early symptoms of asthma first exhibited in infancy are which of the following?

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A)  Developmental delay
B)  Hyperactivity
C)  Frequent infections and chronic cough
D)  Frequent allergies and sleeplessness

Question 20

A teacher might ask a parent,"Does the child tend to take risks" to gather information for:

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A)  mental and emotional histories.
B)  supervision and safety plans.
C)  developmental growth assessments.
D)  nutritional screenings.

Exam 9: Health Screening and Assessment

Ongoing assessments include

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Each of the following statements is true regarding lead poisoning except:

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Lead is not found in the following:

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Lead poisoning is a public health problem most likely affecting children in:

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Which of the following is true about daily health checks?

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Which of the following is not an aspect of health screenings and assessments?

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A common chronic disease in childhood is

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What is the most common congenital condition in the United States?

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An assessment that reviews and considers many factors that influence children's health is called a/an:

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How do early childhood teachers support each child's development?

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All of the following are child behavior styles except:

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Mothers who contract rubella during pregnancy are at risk for having a baby with:

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The use of Body Mass Index charts to measure body fat is recommended for children beginning at:

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Which of the following is not considered an allowable immunization exemption?

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Each of the following is a challenge related to infant and toddler assessment except:

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Children who blink more than usual,tilt their head to look at items,or squint their eyes and frown often are exhibiting signs of:

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Children are screened for all of the following except:

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Vision screenings are an important consideration in preschools for all of the following reasons except:

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Early symptoms of asthma first exhibited in infancy are which of the following?

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A teacher might ask a parent,"Does the child tend to take risks" to gather information for:

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