Babysitting Quiz | Baby Sitting Certification Institute

1. 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

2. Vomiting is most often caused by:

a head injury

a stomach virus

poisoning

eating fruits and vegetables

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 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

5. Why should you not be afraid to call 911?

Because the parents would rather be safe than sorry

Because you can always hang up

Because calling 911 is free

Because the operator might be fun to talk to

6. What four routines should you ask about when babysitting for a new family?

Chores, sports, church, and exercise

Bedtime, bathtime, naptime, and meals

Cheer, dance, tae kwon do, and band

none of the above

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. One thing to make sure to have in writing before the parents leave is:

the address of the house, if you need to call 911

the parents’ cell phone numbers

the names and phone numbers of their emergency contacts