UDAP Module 4 When Should a
Caregiver Use Developmentally
Appropriate Practice Exam Graded A+
Giving water to a thirsty child. - ANS-Physical: Water fulfills a basic physical need.
Spending time with children on an individual level, such as holding or rocking an infant. -
ANS-Emotional: Giving children individual attention establishes trust with a caregiver.
Singing quiet songs before naptime. - ANS-Emotional: Establishing a soothing presence
helps to form bonds by creating a comfortable environment.
Talking to toddlers about favorite foods during mealtime. - ANS-Both Emotional and
Physical: Engaging children in conversation not only helps develop language skills, but
forms relationships with children. Providing nutritious meals and snacks fulfills physical
needs.
Sitting on the floor with a toddler who is playing. - ANS-Emotional: Children love to
include adults and caregivers in their play. Doing so establishes emotional bonds.
Comforting a crying infant. - ANS-Emotional: Providing comfort to a child who is upset
establishes a bond, helping to fulfill the emotional needs of the infant.
Changing an infant's diaper. - ANS-Physical: Changing an infant's diaper maintains
his/her hygiene, which is a physical need. Be sure to follow correct sanitation
procedures for the changing table and ALWAYS use universal precautions.
Providing cribs that meet Florida's safety standards for infants to nap in. - ANS-Physical:
Shelter, safety and bedding provide for the physical needs of infants.
Teaching toddlers to wash their hands. - ANS-Physical: Good sanitation and hygiene
fulfill physical needs.
Comforting a crying child while you clean and bandage a scrape or scratch. - ANS-Both
Emotional and Physical: Comforting and calming a child who is in pain establishes a
bond between child and caregiver. Cleaning and bandaging scrapes and scratches fulfill
physical needs.
Erikson's theory explores - ANS-what a person learns when development proceeds
successfully throughout life, from birth to old age.
