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Establishing a Healthy Sleep Routine

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about establishing a healthy sleep routine for preschoolers.
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What is the recommended number of hours of sleep for preschoolers?

  1. 8-10 hours

  2. 10-12 hours

  3. 12-14 hours


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Preschoolers typically need 10-12 hours of sleep per night to function at their best.

Which of the following is NOT a good bedtime routine for preschoolers?

  1. Taking a warm bath

  2. Reading a book

  3. Watching TV


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Watching TV before bed can interfere with sleep by stimulating the brain and making it harder to fall asleep.

What is the best time to put a preschooler to bed?

  1. 7:00 PM

  2. 8:00 PM

  3. 9:00 PM


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Most preschoolers do best with a bedtime between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM.

What is the ideal temperature for a preschooler's bedroom?

  1. 65-68 degrees Fahrenheit

  2. 70-72 degrees Fahrenheit

  3. 75-78 degrees Fahrenheit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ideal temperature for a preschooler's bedroom is between 65 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit.

Which of the following is NOT a good way to help a preschooler fall asleep?

  1. Singing a lullaby

  2. Rocking the child

  3. Giving the child a bottle of milk


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Giving a preschooler a bottle of milk before bed can interfere with sleep by causing the child to wake up to use the bathroom.

What is the best way to respond to a preschooler who wakes up in the middle of the night?

  1. Ignoring the child

  2. Bringing the child into your bed

  3. Comforting the child and helping them to fall back asleep in their own bed


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The best way to respond to a preschooler who wakes up in the middle of the night is to comfort them and help them to fall back asleep in their own bed.

Which of the following is NOT a sign that a preschooler is getting enough sleep?

  1. The child is able to wake up easily in the morning

  2. The child is able to concentrate and pay attention during the day

  3. The child is able to fall asleep easily at night


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Being able to fall asleep easily at night is not necessarily a sign that a preschooler is getting enough sleep. Some preschoolers may be able to fall asleep easily but still wake up feeling tired in the morning.

What is the best way to help a preschooler adjust to a new sleep schedule?

  1. Gradually changing the child's bedtime and wake time by 15 minutes each day

  2. Changing the child's bedtime and wake time all at once

  3. Ignoring the child's protests and sticking to the new schedule


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The best way to help a preschooler adjust to a new sleep schedule is to gradually change the child's bedtime and wake time by 15 minutes each day.

Which of the following is NOT a good way to create a relaxing bedtime routine for a preschooler?

  1. Taking a warm bath

  2. Reading a book

  3. Playing a game


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Playing a game before bed can be stimulating and make it harder for a preschooler to fall asleep.

What is the best way to deal with a preschooler who refuses to go to bed?

  1. Forcing the child to go to bed

  2. Bribing the child to go to bed

  3. Talking to the child about why it is important to go to bed


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The best way to deal with a preschooler who refuses to go to bed is to talk to the child about why it is important to go to bed.

Which of the following is NOT a good way to help a preschooler sleep through the night?

  1. Making sure the child's bedroom is dark, quiet, and cool

  2. Avoiding giving the child caffeine or sugar before bed

  3. Letting the child sleep with a night light


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Letting a preschooler sleep with a night light can interfere with sleep by making it harder for the child to fall asleep and stay asleep.

What is the best way to help a preschooler who is having nightmares?

  1. Waking the child up and talking to them about the nightmare

  2. Ignoring the nightmare and letting the child go back to sleep

  3. Giving the child a glass of warm milk


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The best way to help a preschooler who is having nightmares is to wake the child up and talk to them about the nightmare.

Which of the following is NOT a good way to help a preschooler who is sleepwalking?

  1. Gently guiding the child back to bed

  2. Waking the child up and talking to them about the sleepwalking

  3. Ignoring the sleepwalking and letting the child go back to sleep


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Waking a preschooler up and talking to them about the sleepwalking can make the sleepwalking worse.

What is the best way to help a preschooler who is snoring?

  1. Elevating the child's head with a pillow

  2. Using a humidifier in the child's bedroom

  3. Taking the child to a doctor to rule out any medical problems


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The best way to help a preschooler who is snoring is to take the child to a doctor to rule out any medical problems.

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