Question

virginia preservice training for child care staff question 2 when early care professional jane checked her purse for something she thought she left at home, she got distracted by a child who tripped and started to cry. after comforting the child, she returned to her purse and discovered that another child found, opened, and took some of her medication—ibuprofen. what should she do? a. give the child plenty of water. b. call the poison center and document the incident. c. take the child to the hospital. d. wait and see how the child does.

Explanation:

When a child ingests medication (ibuprofen) not prescribed for them, the proper first step is to call the poison center (they can provide expert guidance) and document the incident (for record - keeping and accountability). Giving water (option a) doesn't address the potential toxicity. Taking the child to the hospital (option c) might be a follow - up, but the first action is to get professional advice from the poison center. Waiting (option d) is dangerous as it could allow the situation to worsen.

Answer:

b. Call the poison center and document the incident.