Characteristic of a healthy environment that promote good health practices include - Answer -
Clean work and play areas
-proper hygiene practices
-implementation and routine practice of a written health policy
Explain why written policies are important in maintaining a safe and healthy childcare program.
- Answer - to ensure parents and childcare professionals are aware of the procedure
-to make sure everyone follows the same rules
What are the three A's of a healthy child? - Answer Appetite, Appearance, Activity level
Appetite - Answer can eat appropriate amount of food at meal time. consume variety of
foods, interested in eating, appears content after meals and snacks
Appearance - Answer has clear, bright eyes, clear skin, age-appropriate muscles, gains steadily
in height and body weight
Activity level - Answer has plenty of energy (not hyperactive), is alert, sleeps soundly, has few
aches and pain
Why is it important to use more than one sense at a time to observe warning shings? - Answer
because you cannot make a complete observation based on 1 small detail
How are each of the senses used to observe a child: sight - Answer look at the child's
complexion; observer for signs of pain/discomfort. ex) limping, droopy eyes, runny nose.
How are each of the senses used to observe a child: Sound - Answer listen to how the child is
breathing; words of how the child feel.
How are each of the senses used to observe a child: Touch - Answer does the child feel warm;
flinch when touched
How are each of the senses used to observe a child:Smell - Answer pay attention to how the
child smell. ex) their breath
, Socially healthy child - Answer friendly most of the time, interacts with other children, and
enjoys quiet activities that require concentration
Mentally healthy child - Answer is interested in new experiences, and is usually confident and
adaptable
Short term Vs. Long term illnesses - Answer - ear infection Vs. hearing loss
-common cold vs. asthma
-strained ankle vs. foot deformity
-distress over a fight with another child vs. depression caused by a significant life event
Daily health checks are a good way of_______ illness in a child care environment - Answer
preventing, identifying, and controlling
signs to observe in a daily health check fit into two categories: - Answer Behavior and physical
Behavior signs to observe in a daily healthy check includes: - Answer -general mood( unusually
quiet, irritable, drowsy/restless)
-Unusual behavior
-activity level
-breathing difficulty
-severe coughing/sneezing
hoarseness
Physical signs to observer in a daily health check - Answer -skin color( flushed/pale, dry,
clammy, hot)
-unusual spots, rashes
-swelling/bruises, sores
-discharge from nose, ears, eyes
-eyes red, irritated, sensitive to light
other signs to observe in children as pare of a daily health check other than physical and
behavior signs include: - Answer -Fever (over 101F, taken orally, 100F under the armpit)
Clean work and play areas
-proper hygiene practices
-implementation and routine practice of a written health policy
Explain why written policies are important in maintaining a safe and healthy childcare program.
- Answer - to ensure parents and childcare professionals are aware of the procedure
-to make sure everyone follows the same rules
What are the three A's of a healthy child? - Answer Appetite, Appearance, Activity level
Appetite - Answer can eat appropriate amount of food at meal time. consume variety of
foods, interested in eating, appears content after meals and snacks
Appearance - Answer has clear, bright eyes, clear skin, age-appropriate muscles, gains steadily
in height and body weight
Activity level - Answer has plenty of energy (not hyperactive), is alert, sleeps soundly, has few
aches and pain
Why is it important to use more than one sense at a time to observe warning shings? - Answer
because you cannot make a complete observation based on 1 small detail
How are each of the senses used to observe a child: sight - Answer look at the child's
complexion; observer for signs of pain/discomfort. ex) limping, droopy eyes, runny nose.
How are each of the senses used to observe a child: Sound - Answer listen to how the child is
breathing; words of how the child feel.
How are each of the senses used to observe a child: Touch - Answer does the child feel warm;
flinch when touched
How are each of the senses used to observe a child:Smell - Answer pay attention to how the
child smell. ex) their breath
, Socially healthy child - Answer friendly most of the time, interacts with other children, and
enjoys quiet activities that require concentration
Mentally healthy child - Answer is interested in new experiences, and is usually confident and
adaptable
Short term Vs. Long term illnesses - Answer - ear infection Vs. hearing loss
-common cold vs. asthma
-strained ankle vs. foot deformity
-distress over a fight with another child vs. depression caused by a significant life event
Daily health checks are a good way of_______ illness in a child care environment - Answer
preventing, identifying, and controlling
signs to observe in a daily health check fit into two categories: - Answer Behavior and physical
Behavior signs to observe in a daily healthy check includes: - Answer -general mood( unusually
quiet, irritable, drowsy/restless)
-Unusual behavior
-activity level
-breathing difficulty
-severe coughing/sneezing
hoarseness
Physical signs to observer in a daily health check - Answer -skin color( flushed/pale, dry,
clammy, hot)
-unusual spots, rashes
-swelling/bruises, sores
-discharge from nose, ears, eyes
-eyes red, irritated, sensitive to light
other signs to observe in children as pare of a daily health check other than physical and
behavior signs include: - Answer -Fever (over 101F, taken orally, 100F under the armpit)
