DCF HEALTH SAFETY NUTRITION FINAL PAPER
2026 COMPLETE ANSWERS VERIFIED
◉ How can I tell if a child is sick? Answer: Check for three A's, if
something seems odd check for fever.
◉ Mercury thermometer Answer: is not recommended, if it breaks
call Poison Control Center.
◉ Yellow Fever Answer: Headache, jaundice, fever, vomiting and
bleeding. Transmitted by mosquitos. It must be reported to CDC.
◉ Anthrax Answer: Reddish brown lesion that ulcerates and then
forms a dark scab, later internal hemorhage, muscle pain, fever,
vomiting. Transmitted by direct contact. It must be reported to CDC.
◉ Campylobacter Answer: Diarrhea, sometimes bloody, low grade
fever abdominal cramping. Transmited by bowel movement from
hands to objects to mouth or possible drinking water.
◉ Chicken Pox Answer: Slight fever, fine blisters appear first on
scalp then on face and body. Isolation for 5-6 days after first
appearance of blisters. Give acetaminophen for discomfort.
,◉ Common Cold Answer: Runny nose, watery eyes, chilliness and
malaise. Transmitted by contact wth infected people., cough
suppressants or decongestants
◉ Conjunctivitis Answer: Pink Eye, Red eyes, eye discharge, crusted
lids. Cannot attend child care/school until released by private
physician. Good hand washing for prevention. Treatment Antibotics.
◉ Aspirin Answer: do not give to children.
◉ Coxsackie virus (Hand, foot and mouth disease) Answer: Mild
fever, sore throat, sore mouth may look like cankersores, can have
rash on hands, feet and buttocks. Transmited by fecal-oral route or
respiratory secretion. Last for 3-6 days. Most infectious for 7 days
after developing symptoms. Good hand washing. This infection is
killed by heat, ultraviolet light and bleach.
◉ Diphtheria Answer: Sore throat and fever. Transmitted by contact
with infected people. Last for 2-5 days. Isolated until 2 cultures from
both nose and throat taken to show clear of bacilli. Refer to CDC.
Vaccinations for diphtheria.
◉ Epidemic Meningitis Answer: Sudden onset of headache, fever,
nausea, vomiting, stiff neck, and frequently fine, spotted rash. Varies
from 2 to 10 days. Cannot attend school/child care until released by
, physician. A physician may recommend certain antibiotics for
exposed children and adults.
◉ Fifth Disease Answer: May include fever, mild flu-like symptoms
and a rash. Gives a slapped cheeck appearance. Rash spreads to arms
and legs but disappears after a week. Transmitted by direct contact
with respiratory secretions and droplets. Most contagious before
symptons occur. Wash hands. Not necessary to exclude child from
school.
◉ Giardiasis Answer: People who feel sick may experience some or
all of the following: diarrhea, gas, bloating, abdominal cramping,
nausea, vomiting, weight loss and weakness. Transmitted by fecal-
oral route and pets (beavers, cats, dogs and cattle) can
receive/transmit. Last one to two weeks. Wash hands. Usually
treated by medication prescribed by doctor.
◉ Impetigo Answer: Flat, yellow, crusty or weeping patch on the
skin. Transmitted by infected person by hand or clothes. 5 day. Bathe
daily with mild soap. 24 hours after treatment.
◉ Infectious Hepatitis Answer: Nausea, vimiting, extrem fatigue,
often pain in upper abdomen folowed by jaundice. From 15 to 50
days. Cannot attend school/child care until released by physician or
Health dept.
2026 COMPLETE ANSWERS VERIFIED
◉ How can I tell if a child is sick? Answer: Check for three A's, if
something seems odd check for fever.
◉ Mercury thermometer Answer: is not recommended, if it breaks
call Poison Control Center.
◉ Yellow Fever Answer: Headache, jaundice, fever, vomiting and
bleeding. Transmitted by mosquitos. It must be reported to CDC.
◉ Anthrax Answer: Reddish brown lesion that ulcerates and then
forms a dark scab, later internal hemorhage, muscle pain, fever,
vomiting. Transmitted by direct contact. It must be reported to CDC.
◉ Campylobacter Answer: Diarrhea, sometimes bloody, low grade
fever abdominal cramping. Transmited by bowel movement from
hands to objects to mouth or possible drinking water.
◉ Chicken Pox Answer: Slight fever, fine blisters appear first on
scalp then on face and body. Isolation for 5-6 days after first
appearance of blisters. Give acetaminophen for discomfort.
,◉ Common Cold Answer: Runny nose, watery eyes, chilliness and
malaise. Transmitted by contact wth infected people., cough
suppressants or decongestants
◉ Conjunctivitis Answer: Pink Eye, Red eyes, eye discharge, crusted
lids. Cannot attend child care/school until released by private
physician. Good hand washing for prevention. Treatment Antibotics.
◉ Aspirin Answer: do not give to children.
◉ Coxsackie virus (Hand, foot and mouth disease) Answer: Mild
fever, sore throat, sore mouth may look like cankersores, can have
rash on hands, feet and buttocks. Transmited by fecal-oral route or
respiratory secretion. Last for 3-6 days. Most infectious for 7 days
after developing symptoms. Good hand washing. This infection is
killed by heat, ultraviolet light and bleach.
◉ Diphtheria Answer: Sore throat and fever. Transmitted by contact
with infected people. Last for 2-5 days. Isolated until 2 cultures from
both nose and throat taken to show clear of bacilli. Refer to CDC.
Vaccinations for diphtheria.
◉ Epidemic Meningitis Answer: Sudden onset of headache, fever,
nausea, vomiting, stiff neck, and frequently fine, spotted rash. Varies
from 2 to 10 days. Cannot attend school/child care until released by
, physician. A physician may recommend certain antibiotics for
exposed children and adults.
◉ Fifth Disease Answer: May include fever, mild flu-like symptoms
and a rash. Gives a slapped cheeck appearance. Rash spreads to arms
and legs but disappears after a week. Transmitted by direct contact
with respiratory secretions and droplets. Most contagious before
symptons occur. Wash hands. Not necessary to exclude child from
school.
◉ Giardiasis Answer: People who feel sick may experience some or
all of the following: diarrhea, gas, bloating, abdominal cramping,
nausea, vomiting, weight loss and weakness. Transmitted by fecal-
oral route and pets (beavers, cats, dogs and cattle) can
receive/transmit. Last one to two weeks. Wash hands. Usually
treated by medication prescribed by doctor.
◉ Impetigo Answer: Flat, yellow, crusty or weeping patch on the
skin. Transmitted by infected person by hand or clothes. 5 day. Bathe
daily with mild soap. 24 hours after treatment.
◉ Infectious Hepatitis Answer: Nausea, vimiting, extrem fatigue,
often pain in upper abdomen folowed by jaundice. From 15 to 50
days. Cannot attend school/child care until released by physician or
Health dept.
