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DCF 40 HOURS CHILD CARE (HSAN) HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION PRACTICE EXAM WITH ANSWERS #8
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DCF 40 HOURS CHILD CARE (HSAN) HEALTH, SAFETY, ANDNUTRITION PRACTICE EXAM WITH ANSWERS #8
Appetite - correct answer A desire to eat.
Isolation Area - correct answer A designated area for a child who becomes ill at the
facility, which must be away from the other, healthy children.
Safety Hazards - correct answer Things in the environment that can be identified as
dangerous to one's health and welfare.
Communicable Disease - correct answer Disease that can be spread from one person
to another.
Disinfect - correct answer To kill germs on surfaces or objects by using chemicals. This
process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove all germs, but by killing
germs on a surface after cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infection.
Impermeable Surface - correct answer A surface that is resistant to water, chemicals,
and other fluids. These surfaces are required in areas such as changing stations,
playpens, cots, and sleeping mats.
Vaccine - correct answer A product that protects an individual from contracting an
infectious disease by stimulating their immune system.
Health - correct answer The total well-being of a person—including the physical, mental,
and social self—in the absence of disease or other abnormal conditions.
Clean - correct answer To remove dirt, debris, and germs by scrubbing and washing
with soap (or detergent) and water. The process does not necessarily kill germs, but
lowers the risk of spreading infection.
Evacuation Plan - correct answer Procedures for getting children and staff out of a
building; applied during fire drills and other emergency situations.
Immunizations - correct answer The process of administering a vaccine to make an
individual protected from contracting an infectious disease.
Nutrition - correct answer The processes by which a person, animal, or plant takes in
and utilizes food substances.
Sanitize - correct answer The process of destroying or reducing organisms to a safe
level; including properly cleaned equipment and surfaces, such as sinks and sleep
mats.
,Child care programs have a responsibility to maintain an environment that will promote
children's health. What is health? - correct answer Health is the total well-being of the
child—including the physical, emotional, social, and mental self—in the absence of
disease or abnormal conditions.
Characteristics of a healthy environment that promote good health practices include: -
correct answer -Clean work and play areas
-Proper hygiene practices
-Implementation and routine practice of a written health policy
Written policies regarding health practices are essential to maintaining a healthy
environment in your child care program. - correct answer -All policies should be
accessible to all staff
-At hire, employees should be given a copy of the policies
-Rules should be posted and given to families
Why is it important to have policies written? - correct answer -To ensure parents and
child care professionals are aware of procedures
-To make sure everyone follows the same rules
Establishing and following a written policy is an effective way of maintaining a safe and
healthy child care program. - correct answer Following your program's written health
policies will help to ensure that the children in your care have an environment that is as
free of disease as possible.
Observation - correct answer plays an essential role in determining a healthy
environment and assists the caregiver in assessing the state of a child's health.
A healthy child - correct answer has a good appetite, appearance, and activity level.
How are each of the senses used to observe a child? - correct answer We can use our
senses—sight, touch, sound, and smell—when checking for signs of wellness and/or
illness.
Sight - correct answer - look at the child's complexion; observe for signs of pain or
discomfort, such as limping, droopy eyes, or a runny nose
Sound - correct answer - listen to how the child is breathing, or if they are coughing or
sniffling; listen to their words about how they are feeling
Touch - correct answer - does the child feel warm to the touch; does the child flinch
when you touch them
Smell - correct answer - pay attention to how the child smells; for example, their breath
, Why is it important to use more than one sense at a time to observe warning signs? -
correct answer You cannot make a complete observation based on one small detail. For
example, a red eyelid may not mean the presence of pink eye.
Appetite - correct answer -Can eat an appropriate amount of food at meal times
-Will consume a variety of foods
-Is interested in eating
-Appears content after meals and snacks
Appearance - correct answer -Has clear, bright eyes
-Has clear skin
-Has age-appropriate muscles
-Gains steadily in height and body weight
Activity - correct answer -Has plenty of energy (not hyperactive)
-Is alert
-Sleeps soundly
-Has few aches and pains
An emotionally healthy child - correct answer usually reflects happy, cheerful feelings.
A socially healthy child - correct answer is friendly most of the time, interacts with other
children, and enjoys quiet activities that require concentration.
A mentally healthy child - correct answer is interested in new experiences, and is
usually confident and adaptable.
The three A's of a healthy child are: - correct answer Appetite, Appearance, and Activity.
The term "special needs" - correct answer refers to children who have medical,
physical, emotional, or behavioral conditions that delay or affect development.
Short term illness - correct answer requires special attention for a brief period of time.
Short-term illness vs. Long term illness - correct answer -Ear infection vs. Hearing loss
-A common cold vs. Asthma
-A sprained ankle vs. A foot deformity
-Distress over a fight with another child vs. Depression caused by a significant life event
Sick Child - correct answer -Weepy or red eyes
-Sores, unusual spots, or rashes
-Looks tired
-Poor appetite
-Appears distressed
Healthy Child - correct answer -Clear, bright eyes
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