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HSAN- Health, Safety, and Nutrition
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Characteristic of a healthy environment that promote
good health practices include
Ans: -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.
Ans: - 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?
Ans: Appetite, Appearance, Activity level
Appetite
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Ans: can eat appropriate amount of food at meal time.
consume variety of foods, interested in eating, appears
content after meals and snacks
Appearance
Ans: has clear, bright eyes, clear skin, age-appropriate
muscles, gains steadily in height and body weight
Activity level
Ans: 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?
Ans: because you cannot make a complete observation
based on 1 small detail
How are each of the senses used to observe a child: sight
Ans: look at the child's complexion; observer for signs of
pain/discomfort. ex) limping, droopy eyes, runny nose.
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How are each of the senses used to observe a child:
Sound
Ans: 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
Ans: does the child feel warm; flinch when touched
How are each of the senses used to observe a child:Smell
Ans: pay attention to how the child smell. ex) their breath
Emotionally healthy child
Ans: usually reflects happy, cheerful feelings
Socially healthy child
Ans: friendly most of the time, interacts with other
children, and enjoys quiet activities that require
concentration
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HSAN- Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Questions with 100% Correct Answers
| for Specific Exam Mail
Characteristic of a healthy environment that promote
good health practices include
Ans: -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.
Ans: - 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?
Ans: Appetite, Appearance, Activity level
Appetite
:
vPretest - Stuvia US
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Ans: can eat appropriate amount of food at meal time.
consume variety of foods, interested in eating, appears
content after meals and snacks
Appearance
Ans: has clear, bright eyes, clear skin, age-appropriate
muscles, gains steadily in height and body weight
Activity level
Ans: 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?
Ans: because you cannot make a complete observation
based on 1 small detail
How are each of the senses used to observe a child: sight
Ans: look at the child's complexion; observer for signs of
pain/discomfort. ex) limping, droopy eyes, runny nose.
:
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How are each of the senses used to observe a child:
Sound
Ans: 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
Ans: does the child feel warm; flinch when touched
How are each of the senses used to observe a child:Smell
Ans: pay attention to how the child smell. ex) their breath
Emotionally healthy child
Ans: usually reflects happy, cheerful feelings
Socially healthy child
Ans: friendly most of the time, interacts with other
children, and enjoys quiet activities that require
concentration
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