Who Handles it?
A child has a small bruise. Who handles it?
The babysitter.
What are the three keys to success on the job?
Be Prepared, Be Responsible, Be Considerate.
True or False: Coughing helps.
TRUE!
What is the safest place to change an infant's diaper?
On the floor on a changing pad or towel.
What does CPR stand for?
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation.
A child has a possible broken bone. Who handles it?
A back-up adult.
What does ASAP stand for when screening a babysitting job?
What is the difference between coughing and choking?
Coughing helps clear the airway; choking is a threat to life and requires immediate help.
What direction should you wipe an infant during diapering?
Front to back.
What would a child who needs CPR look like?
Unconscious/limp and not breathing.
A child is unconscious and not breathing. Who handles it?
9-1-1.
Why should you share the High Five information about a babysitting job with your parent?
So your parent knows where you are and can help make sure you're safe.
For someone at least 1 year old who is choking, what technique do Safe Sitter students learn?
Abdominal thrusts.
What should you always do after disposing of a dirty diaper?
Wash your hands with soap and water.
What is the best protection against a threat to life?
Prevention — watch the child and look for danger.
What two things do you consider when deciding who should handle an injury or illness?
Seriousness and urgency.
Name four things you should find out about the children before babysitting.
For an infant under 1 year old who is choking, what techniques are used?
Back blows and chest thrusts.
What should you do if an infant has been crying for more than 20 minutes despite your attempts to comfort them?
Call a back-up adult for help.
You are babysitting and a child becomes unconscious and isn't breathing. What should you do?
Call 9-1-1 and provide appropriate emergency care/CPR as trained.
Explain the three levels of injury/illness management.
Daily Double: You are babysitting a 5-year-old. The child wants to ride their bike outside. They aren't wearing a helmet. There is a busy street near by. The child wants to ride without you watching.What should you do?
Don't allow the unsafe behavior. Make sure the child wears a helmet, supervise them, and keep them away from the street.
Name three things young children should not eat because of choking hazards.
What is one thing you should NEVER do when an infant is crying?
Never shake or punish the infant.
Daily Double: What are the three questions you should be prepared to answer when calling 9-1-1?
Who are you / what phone number are you calling from?Where is the emergency?What happened?