Why is sleep important and how much sleep should preschool age children have each day? What are some ways in which a child, who refuses to sleep, can

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Section 2: (Ch2&3)

Daily Health Observations; and Assessing Children’s Health. 

1. Why is sleep important and how much sleep should preschool age children have each day? What are some ways in which a child, who refuses to sleep, can be encouraged to rest quietly?

2. Would it be realistic to expect an 11-month-old infant to be toilet trained? Explain. Should parents be concerned if their 9-month-old infant cannot sit up without support? Explain. 

3. How can early childhood educator’s observations benefit the health of a child?

4. Your text notes the importance of correct posture and body mechanics for both children and adults. List three practices that you can do with children to support this learning. 

5. Children’s oral health is an important component of their overall health. Learning to brush their teeth in the correct manner contributes to oral health. List five ways of making this routine fun for children. 

Section 3: (Ch4&5)

Caring for Children with Special Medical Conditions; The Infectious Process and Environmental Control; and Communicable and Acute Illness: Identification and Management. 

1. Sometimes early childhood educators are the first to notice signs of chronic diseases and medical conditions. It is important to never diagnose the child or alarm the parent. Instead the parent should be referred to a specialist. Why are many chronic health problems difficult to identify in the young child?

2. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction to certain substances (e.g., bee stings, medications and certain foods) that can cause difficulty breathing, itching, unconsciousness and possible death. How would you respond to an incident of anaphylaxis?

3. What three factors must be present for an infection to be communicable?

4. Describe specific practices and policies that caregivers can use to limit the spread of illnesses transmitted via: the respiratory tract, the fecal-oral route, skin conditions and contaminated objects; e.g., toys, towels, changing mats. 

5. Given your knowledge of communicable illnesses, why is it unwise for educators and parents to ignore exclusion policies?