DevelopmentCharacteristics
Name the Age for the Characteristic: Can point with their pointer finger
One year
Name 2 items found in a first aid kit
Bandaids, gauze, splint, tensor bandage, first aid manual, ice pack, etc...
Name 3 characteristics of a good babysitter
Responsible, on-time, kind, etc...
Can you get a cast wet?
No
In an emergency situation, the child will act the opposite way that you do. True or false?
True
Name the Age for the Characteristic: Value their privacy
6+ years
Which coloured end of an epipen goes on the persons thigh and contains the needle? Blue or Orange?
Orange
Name 5 characteristics of a bad babysitter
disrespectful, rude, cancels last minute with no good reason, texts the whole time, has people over, etc...
Name 2 activities you can do with a sick child
puzzles, tv, colouring, a board game, puppets/dolls, etc...
Where to hide during an earthquake?
Under a solid object
Name a developmental characteristic for a 4-5 year old.
May have started kindergarten, etc...
Name 3 places someone could drown
Bathtub, pond, lake, ocean, river, deep puddle, etc...
Name 2 things you should ask AFTER taking a babysitting job
allergies/medical conditions, house rules, what their bedtime is, where the first aid kit is, etc...
Name 3 reasons why a parent might ask you to babysit their sick child
They have an appointment, they need to run errands, they need a break, etc...
Name an alternative spot to hide during an earthquake
doorway, against an interior wall
Name a characteristic for a 0-3 month old
...
What should you always do before dealing with a cut/scrape?
Wash your hands
Name 3 phone numbers you should ask for from the parents (or know already)
the parents, emergency contact, 911, doctor, etc...
When should you not take care of a sick child?
If you feel like you can't handle it
During a tornado you should always keep at least one window open in the house. True or false?
False
Name 2 characteristics of a 3 year old
What is the most common type of burn amongst children?
Scald
Name 3 things to ask BEFORE taking a babysitting job.
How many children, rate of pay, how long you'll be babysitting for, etc...
What is a "restricted child"?
A child that is limited in some way and can't do certain things.
If you are afraid the child you were taking care of has gone missing, who do you call?
The parents