Medication Safety
What is the preferred practice regarding when medication should be given to children?
All medications should be administered at home if possible
How often should toothbrushing be done?
Twice daily
What process removes dirt and some germs from surfaces?
Cleaning
What is the safest sleep position for infants?
On their back
When are daily health checks performed?
Daily when children arrive, though out the day if you noticed any concerns.
What is required before giving a child medication?
Consent — giving meds without it is not allowed
What do you use to clean a baby's gums?
A damp washcloth
What process reduces germs on a surface to a safe level?
Sanitizing
What is the most common trigger for Shaken Baby Syndrome?
Crying
What should caregivers and teachers never do during a diaper change?
Leave a child unattended on a table or countertop
What are the 5 Rights of medication administration?
Child, Medication, Time, Dose, Route
What must every toothbrush have to keep them separate from others?
Child's name label
What process kills most germs on a surface?
Disinfecting
What items must never be placed inside a crib?
Pillows, blankets, toys, bumpers, and sleep positioners
How often should a child's diaper be checked?
At least every 2 hours
What should you do if a medication error or reaction occurs?
1) Contact poison control
2) Call 911 if child is unconscious
3) Notify parent and supervisor
4) Complete an incident report
What is the correct way for teachers to apply toothpaste to avoid cross-contamination?
Place it on the rim of a small paper cup — never let the tube touch the toothbrush
When must tables be disinfected?
After meals and toothbrushing
What condition accounts for 90% of infant deaths before a baby reaches 6 months?
SIDS — Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
What is the critical rule staff must follow when documenting symptoms in a sick child?
Never diagnose an illness — only document what you observe
What are the 4 requirements for storing medication properly?
1) Inaccessible to all children
2) Stored at proper room temperature
3) Labeled with child's name and specific instructions
4) In original container with doctor's name, date, medication name, and dosage instructions
How much toothpaste should be used for children ages 1–2?
A thin smear — no bigger than a grain of rice
What must be done to high chair tables before AND after use?
Clean and sanitize
What are two key infant safe sleep rules regarding bottles and feeding?
1. Never put an infant to bed with a bottle
2. Hold them while feeding
Under Centro's sick child policy, what are the TWO specific conditions that require a doctor's note?
1) The child may be a health risk to others
2) The center needs more information about the child's special care needs