CHCECE002 Ensure The Health And Safety of Children Assessment-APEX Training Institute Australia.

Assessment 1
Short Questions
1.What are the key factors related to Quality Area 2 that promote children’s health, safety and well being?
a.Refer to “Guide to the National Quality Standard. ACT: Common wealth of Australia” page 48
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2.Match the National Quality Standard Elements below to the correct descriptor:
Element 2.1.1 Each child’s health needs are supported.
Element 2.1.2 Each child’s comfort is provided for and there are appropriate opportunities to meet each child’s need for sleep, rest and relaxation.
Element 2.1.3 Effective hygiene practices are promoted and implemented.
Element 2.1.4 Steps are taken to control the spread of infectious diseases and to manage injuries and illness, in accordance with recognised guidelines.
Element 2.2.2 Physical activity is promoted through planned and spontaneous experiences and is appropriate for each child.
Element 2.3.1 Children are adequately supervised at all times.
Element 2.3.2 Every reasonable precaution is taken to protect children from harm and any hazard likely to cause injury.
Element 2.3.3 Plans to effectively manage incidents and emergencies are developed in consultation with relevant authorities, practised and implemented.

3.In the ‘Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011’, what is the approved service required to do if there is an outbreak of an infectious disease?

4.a.The policy states that in the event of fire, staff will use the RACE procedure recommended by the fire service. What are the four RACE procedures?

b. The policy states four Educators’ responsibilities in regards to Fire Prevention and Fire Drills. What are these responsibilities?

5.Read each statement and indicate whether it is True or False.

6.List the range of cleaning equipment that is recommended for use in a Children’s Service.

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7.List three examples of when gloves should be worn?

8.Following is the procedure that must be undertaken when cleaning a cot that has been soiled by a child.
Place the missing procedures, listed below, into the correct sequence of steps.

• Remove any visible soiling of the cot or mattress by cleaning thoroughly with detergent and water.
• Begin the procedures of cleaning the cot.
• Clean the child.
• Provide clean linen for the cot.
• Dress the child and wash the child’s hands and your hands.

9.List the hand washing routine recommendations for each situation?

10.List four reasons why children in group care, like Children’s Services, are vulnerable to infection?

11.Below is a series of photographs demonstrating a nappy change procedure.

Use the following table to indicate the correct order in which each step in the process should occur.

12.The aim of Element 2.3.2 every reasonable precaution is taken to protect children from harm and any hazard likely to cause injury is to protect children from:

List two examples of practices in the outdoor area that may demonstrate Element 2.3.2.

13.a. Outline the recommendations for the following to ensure children’s health and safety is maintained within the environment?

Refer to < playground safety < safety resources < information sheets
i. The minimum height requirement for a perimeter fence in a Children’s Services:
ii. The minimum height for fences that divide a play area or surround a verandah:
iii. The recommended distance from the fence for the placement of equipment to prevent unintended access to the top of the fence by children:
iv. The recommended climbing height for non-fixed and mobile equipment for children under 3 years:
v. The recommended climbing height for non-fixed and mobile equipment for children 3 – 5 years: __

b. This photograph shows an Educator measuring the distance of non-fixed
and mobile equipment from the surrounding path.

i. What is the recommended distance that should be maintained from the
equipment to the path? __

ii. What is the reason for maintaining this distance?

14.What are the common hazards for children under 3 years?

15.List the four basic principles of accident prevention that can be applied to an early childhood setting?

16.Match the following possible outcomes to the correct risk factors below.
Possible Outcomes:
a. Toddler stands in highchair.
b. Preschooler’s scale fence.
c. Toddlers trip on uneven path.
d. Child’s head becomes trapped.

17.How should potentially poisonous products, including medications be stored within Children’s Services to safeguard children’s health and safety?

18.Identify whether the following statements are True or False.

19.List three ways Educators can assist children to learn simple safety rules?

20.The ‘Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011’, national Educator:child ratios are set to apply in 2016, with some States/Territories electing to have higher standards. Educators need to know the Educator:child ratios for their State/Territory.

For this task list the minimum national Educator to Child ratios in the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011.

21.What are the four key principles of supervision?

22.According to the Regulations, a child may only leave the premises of the Education and Care service if they are given into the care of?

23.What practices can Educators use to promote oral hygiene and prevent tooth decay?

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24.List three strategies Educators can use to teach children about good hygiene practices ?

25.According to Element 2.1.2 of the National Quality Standards Education and Care services need to ensure “each child’s comfort is provided for and there are appropriate opportunities to meet each child’s need for sleep, rest and relaxation.”

Read the following statements and indicate whether they are True or False:

26.The National Quality Standards 2011 require in Element 2.1.1 that Educators must support and provide for each child’s health needs. Children with allergies that result in anaphylax is require a safe Children’s Service environment.

a. What is anaphylaxis and why does it occur?

b. What action should be taken if a child shows symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction?

c. What are the signs and symptoms of an anaphylaxis reaction?

d. How is an adrenalin auto injector used for anaphylaxis?

27.a. What is asthma?

b. What are the key symptoms of asthma?

c. What is an Asthma Action Plan?

d. What action should be taken if a child shows symptoms of an asthma attack?

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