Babysitting Quiz | Baby Sitting Certification Institute

1. Which of these is a sign of a serious head injury?

mild headache

blood or fluid coming out of the nose or ear

uncontrollable laughter

a small bump on the scalp

2. When should you register on a babysitter website?

As soon as possible, to get new clients quickly

When your parents give you permission

When your friend has had a few successful jobs on a website

When you want to make more money

3. What information will a 911 operator definitely ask for?

what kind of emergency you’re having

what you had for breakfast

how many years you’ve been babysitting

where the nearest hospital is

4. A cut is serious if it:

quickly stops bleeding on its own

continues to bleed even when you put pressure on it

needs only one bandage

none of the above

5. In addition to CPR, Choking, Cuts, Vomiting, and Head Injuries, what else would be good to learn to Be Prepared?

how to take care of insect bites and stings

how to order food from the nearest restaurant

how to recognize and handle allergic reactions

a and c

6. The amount of time you should allow the children to use electronics is:

whatever the parents have said is acceptable in their home

two hours, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatricians

as long as it takes to keep them quiet until the parents get home

up to the kids

7. Before the parents leave, you’ll want to know:

how they want you to communicate with them while they’re gone, and how often

how to operate any security systems or other safety items (like baby gates)

if the children have any specific likes or dislikes

all of the above

8. A good reason for cancelling a babysitting job is:

your grandmother passed away

you’ve come down with the flu

your best friend got tickets to the Taylor Swift concert

a and b

9. If you’re babysitting older children, what is one thing you should do to keep the parents informed?

keep track of the basics: mealtime and bedtime, for instance

text them at least twice an hour

post lots of pictures on your Facebook account

write down every time the kids use the bathroom

10. For a serious head injury, you should:

tell the parents when they get home

call 911 right away

have the child take a nap