The Early Childhood Educator for Certificate III 2e By Lorraine Walker – Test Bank

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Chapter 05 Testbank

Student: ___________________________________________________________________________

1. The care taken by a reasonable person to avoid harm to other people or property means to take:

A. due care

B. due diligence

C. due safety

D. due protection

2. Which of the following is not a hazard?

A. A cut hand

B. Knife

C. Fire

D. Water on the floor

3. ‘Consequences’ on a hazard grid describe how severe an injury or illness would be. Which of the following words appear as a

measure of severity?

A. Fatality

B. Major and minor injury

C. Basic first aid

D. All the answers are correct

4. The manual handling of children and objects can be complicated by what factor?

A. Bright lighting

B. Being in a hurry

C. Taking your time

D. Appropriate clothing and footwear

5. Positive points about keeping a childcare service tidy and clean (housekeeping) include which of the following?

A. Resources are hard to find

B. A decrease in staff morale

C. Less likelihood of accidents

D. More fire risks6. How should chemicals be stored?

A. In food containers

B. In drink containers

C. In clearly labelled containers, preferably in a locked cupboard

D. All the answers are correct

7. Which of the following should you refer to before using a product for the first time so that you know what precautions to take?

A. Material Safety Data Sheet

B. Incident report

C. Hierarchy of risk control

D. National Quality Standards

8. Staying to face danger or running away from danger is known as:

A. A fight or flight reaction

B. A fright or flight reaction

C. A stay or away reaction

D. A safe or unsafe reaction

9. What is mental fatigue?

A. Tiredness

B. Exhaustion

C. Muscle weakness

D. Not being able to concentrate

10. Which of the following is incorrect in relation to carrying children?

A. Only carry a child who is not walking

B. One arm should be placed under the child’s bottom

C. The other arm is used to support the child’s back

D. The child should be carried in front of you and close to your body

11. Environmental stress can occur:

A. Due to pressure from work

B. Due to pressure from family

C. When the work or personal environment is noisy

D. All the answers are correct12. A risk is the potential or probability that a hazard may cause damage or harm to something or someone.

True False

13. All accidents, incidents, injuries and near misses should be reported to your nominated health and safety representative.

True False

14. To be a health and safety representative you must have formal qualifications.

True False

15. Subscribing to newsletters is a valuable way to maintain currency in safe work practices.

True False

16. Provide a list of what an emergency kit could contain in readiness for an emergency evacuation.

17. Detail four workplace procedures that you may need to follow in an early childhood service.18. What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and what information does it contain? Why are they important?

19. When you are feeling stressed what things could you do to de-stress?

20. To ensure we maintain a clean and safe environment, what should educators ensure they do regularly?Chapter 05 Testbank Key

1. The care taken by a reasonable person to avoid harm to other people or property means to take:

A. due care

B. due diligence

C. due safety

D. due protection

Competency: HLTWHS001, Element 1 Follow safe work practices

Difficulty: Hard

2. Which of the following is not a hazard?

A. A cut hand

B. Knife

C. Fire

D. Water on the floor

Competency: HLTWHS001, Element 1 Follow safe work practices

Difficulty: Easy

3. ‘Consequences’ on a hazard grid describe how severe an injury or illness would be. Which of the following words appear as a

measure of severity?

A. Fatality

B. Major and minor injury

C. Basic first aid

D. All the answers are correct

Competency: HLTWHS001, Element 1 Follow safe work practices

Difficulty: Easy4. The manual handling of children and objects can be complicated by what factor?

A. Bright lighting

B. Being in a hurry

C. Taking your time

D. Appropriate clothing and footwear

Competency: HLTWHS001, Element 2 Implement safe work practices

Difficulty: Easy

5. Positive points about keeping a childcare service tidy and clean (housekeeping) include which of the following?

A. B. Resources are hard to find

A decrease in staff morale

C. Less likelihood of accidents

D. More fire risks

Competency: HLTWHS001, Element 2 Implement safe work practices

Difficulty: Hard

6. How should chemicals be stored?

A. In food containers

B. In drink containers

C. In clearly labelled containers, preferably in a locked cupboard

D. All the answers are correct

Competency: HLTWHS001, Element 3 Contribute to safe work practices in the workplace

Difficulty: Medium

7. Which of the following should you refer to before using a product for the first time so that you know what precautions to take?

A. Material Safety Data Sheet

B. Incident report

C. Hierarchy of risk control

D. National Quality Standards

Competency: HLTWHS001, Element 3 Contribute to safe work practices in the workplace

Difficulty: Hard8. Staying to face danger or running away from danger is known as:

A. B. C. D. A fight or flight reaction

A fright or flight reaction

A stay or away reaction

A safe or unsafe reaction

Competency: HLTWHS001, Element 4 Reflect on own safe work practices

Difficulty: Easy

9. What is mental fatigue?

A. Tiredness

B. Exhaustion

C. Muscle weakness

D. Not being able to concentrate

Competency: HLTWHS001, Element 4 Reflect on own safe work practices

Difficulty: Easy

10. Which of the following is incorrect in relation to carrying children?

A. B. C. D. Only carry a child who is not walking

One arm should be placed under the child’s bottom

The other arm is used to support the child’s back

The child should be carried in front of you and close to your body

Competency: HLTWHS001, Element 2 Implement safe work practices

Difficulty: Easy

11. Environmental stress can occur:

A. B. C. D. Due to pressure from work

Due to pressure from family

When the work or personal environment is noisy

All the answers are correct

Competency: HLTWHS001, Element 4 Reflect on own safe work practices

Difficulty: Medium12. A risk is the potential or probability that a hazard may cause damage or harm to something or someone.

TRUE

Competency: HLTWHS001, Element 1 Follow safe work practices

Difficulty: Easy

13. All accidents, incidents, injuries and near misses should be reported to your nominated health and safety representative.

TRUE

Competency: HLTWHS001, Element 2 Implement safe work practices

Difficulty: Medium

14. To be a health and safety representative you must have formal qualifications.

FALSE

Competency: HLTWHS001, Element 3 Contribute to safe work practices in the workplace

Difficulty: Hard

15. Subscribing to newsletters is a valuable way to maintain currency in safe work practices.

TRUE

Competency: HLTWHS001, Element 4 Reflect on own safe work practices

Difficulty: Easy

16. Provide a list of what an emergency kit could contain in readiness for an emergency evacuation.

In the answer any of the following key words/information should be included:

Any necessities for babies, children or administration staff, including:

 Nappies

 Bottles

 Formula

 Wipes

 Clothing

 Tissues

 Blankets

 Water

 First aid kit

 Emergency details for children and their families, and service owners

 Pen Paper

 Scissors

 Whistle

 Emergency medication such as an Epipen

Competency: HLTWHS001, Element 1 Follow safe work practices

Difficulty: Easy

17. Detail four workplace procedures that you may need to follow in an early childhood service.

In the answer any of the following key words/information should be included:

 Cleaning—follow written instructions

 First aid—protect yourself with personal protection equipment; use gloves and sometimes a mask

 Fire extinguishers—learn how to use them and know which one to use on which type of fire

 Chemicals—ensure safe storage and follow Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) instructions

 Protective shoes—wear sensible shoes that support your feet and do not risk sprains

 Protective hat—protect yourself from sunburn (radiation)

 Equipment storage—ensure neat and tidy storage, with heavy items stored low

 Nappy changing—ensure caution on manual handling and wear gloves

 Personal safety— ensure confidentiality is maintained on personal information, including your own

 Messy jobs—wear gloves/apron, etc., to protect yourself.

Competency: HLTWHS001, Element 2 Implement safe work practices

Difficulty: Medium

18. What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and what information does it contain? Why are they important?

The answer will include:

SDS is a document provided by manufacturers or importers that relates to dangerous and hazardous goods, materials, substances or

products. It must state:

 The hazardous substance’s product name

 The chemical and generic name of certain ingredients

 The chemical and physical properties of the hazardous substance

 Health hazard information

 Precautions for safe use and handling

 Manufacturer or importer’s name, Australian address or telephone numberStaff need to read up so they know what precautions to take to remain safe around these products, and also what first aid to administer

if someone ingests them or comes in dangerous contact with them.

Competency: HLTWHS001, Element 3 Contribute to safe work practices in the workplace

Difficulty: Medium

19. When you are feeling stressed what things could you do to de-stress?

In the answer any of the following key words/information should be included:

 Take time for yourself—relax, find a hobby, refuse additional work or favours for others

 Consider relaxation therapy or meditation

 Spend time with good friends

 Prepare a time-management schedule and a diary

 Cut back on caffeine and alcohol

 Use positive self-talk

 Find ways to laugh more

 Choose an enjoyable activity and exercise more.

Competency: HLTWHS001, Element 4 Reflect on own safe work practices

Difficulty: Easy

20. To ensure we maintain a clean and safe environment, what should educators ensure they do regularly?

The answer may include the following. The educators ensure:

 Spills are cleaned up quickly and litter is disposed of effectively.

 Storage of all items is neat, organised and clearly labelled and exits are not obstructed

 Lights are working properly (globes replaced) and emergency aids such as fire blankets are mounted properly

 Any chemicals kept on the premises are stored safely and have an SDS available

 Washrooms and facilities are available, clean and appropriately equipped for children and staff

 All plants in the garden are safe and non-toxic.

Competency: HLTWHS001, Element 2 Implement safe work practices

Difficulty: Mediumchapter 05 Testbank Summary

Category # of Questions

Competency: HLTWHS001, Element 1 Follow safe work practices 5

Competency: HLTWHS001, Element 2 Implement safe work practices 6

Competency: HLTWHS001, Element 3 Contribute to safe work practices in the workplace 4

Competency: HLTWHS001, Element 4 Reflect on own safe work practices 5

Difficulty: Easy 10

Difficulty: Hard 4

Difficulty: Medium 6