Babysitting Quiz | Baby Sitting Certification Institute

1. 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

2. A good way to find your first babysitting job is by:

putting up a flyer at the grocery store

talking to people you already know from church or other activities

posting an ad on Craigslist

none of the above

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

all of the above

6. 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

7. 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

8. Is asking questions a good idea at the start of a new babysitting job?

No, because you want to show that you’re confident.

No, because it makes you look stupid.

Yes, because you want to show off everything you know.

Yes, because you’re not expected to know everything.

9. If a child vomits, you should:

help her get cleaned up, calmed down, and resting quietly

call the parents

try to get her to drink fluids

all of the above

10. One smart approach to a new babysitting job is to:

leave if you don’t like the kids

ask for more money if the children misbehave

make the first job for as long as possible

watch the kids in your own home, with your parents’ help

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