DCF 40 Hours Child Care (HSAN) Health,
Safety, and Nutrition (2019) Questions and
Verified Answers [Grade A]
When making a health assessment it is important to observe a child's - correct answer
behavior, face, and body characteristics
Daily health checks are a good way of - correct answer preventing, identifying, and
controlling illness in a child care environment.
The main goals are - correct answer to know the children in your care and to provide
good care.
Daily health checks will help you - correct answer know your children's routine
behavior, reduce the spread of infection, draw attention to children with obvious signs
of illness, and foster good communication with parents.
The (Behavior) signs to observe in a daily health check - correct answer -General
mood (unusually quiet, irritable, drowsy, or restless)
-Unusual behavior
-Activity level
-Breathing difficulties (labored)
-Severe coughing or sneezing
-Hoarseness
The (Physical) signs to observe in a daily health check - correct answer -Skin color
(flushed or pale, dry or clammy, hot)
-Unusual spots, rashes
-Swelling or bruises
-Sores
-Discharge from nose, ears, eyes
-Eyes red, irritated, sensitive to light
Other signs observed in children as part of a daily health check - correct answer -
Fever (over 101oF, taken orally)
-Vomiting (all, or even part, of food consumed recently)
-Bowel movement changes (changes in color, odor, frequency)
-Pain (screaming, crying, head-rolling)
-Skin Marks (rashes, bruises)
A daily health checklist - correct answer is beneficial to caregivers because it helps
track patterns that alert caregivers to warning signs.
,DCF 40 Hours Child Care (HSAN) Health,
Safety, and Nutrition (2019) Questions and
Verified Answers [Grade A]
It is important to remember - correct answer -Daily health checks are essential for
ensuring the health of children in care
-Children's health records are confidential
Fever - correct answer may be a warning sign that the body has an infection and
needs treatment before the infection can become harmful.
You should take a child's
temperature when the child is displaying symptoms such as: - correct answer -Warm
or hot to the touch
-Sweating more than usual
-Flushed appearance
-Sleepiness
-Unusual breathing
-Poor appetite
-May be more thirsty than usual
We know a child has a fever by taking the child's temperature - correct answer -under
the arm and getting a reading of 100 degrees F
-under the tongue and getting a reading of 101 degrees F
Remember, as child care professionals, - correct answer our job is to identify possible
signs, NOT to diagnose.
Signs of Dehydration - correct answer -Dry to very dry mouth
-Little or no tears when crying
-Less active than usual, or very fussy
-Infant will wet less than six diapers a day; a child will make fewer trips to the
restroom than he/she normally does
Signs of Severe Dehydration - correct answer -Eyes will appear to be sunken
-Hands and feet will be cool and blotchy
-Pulse may seem weak and fast
-Child will not urinate for hours
, DCF 40 Hours Child Care (HSAN) Health,
Safety, and Nutrition (2019) Questions and
Verified Answers [Grade A]
The steps to prevent dehydration are dependent on the child's symptoms, and can
include: - correct answer -For mild diarrhea, do not give milk; it has a high
concentration of minerals and salt, which could be dangerous to a child with diarrhea.
-For vomiting, stop giving solid food, and give water at thirty- to sixty-minute intervals.
-For both diarrhea and vomiting, stop the child's normal diet and discuss with parents.
-Do not give a child sports drinks or any other similar drinks made for adults.
In cases of diarrhea or vomiting - correct answer -make sure you monitor the child's
food and drink intake so you can relay this information to parents or a health care
provider.
-Take and record the child's temperature in short, regular intervals.
-Write observations about bowel movement frequency, color, and characteristics. -
Lastly, ensure you are in early and frequent communication with the child's parents.
Heat exhaustion - correct answer can occur when someone is exposed to high
temperatures and strenuous physical activity. Without prompt treatment, heat
exhaustion can lead to heat stroke, which is life threatening.
Heat exhaustion symptoms - correct answer -excessive sweating
-rapid pulse rate
-cool, moist skin
-dizziness
-faintness
-muscle cramps
-headache
-nausea
Steps to treating heat exhaustion: - correct answer 1. The child's emergency contact
should be notified.
2. Lay the person down in a cool and quiet place, with feet raised a little bit.
3. Loosen any tight clothing.
Supply water or sports drinks to drink.
4. Use other cooling measures, such as towels soaked in cool water as compresses.
5. If signs of symptoms worsen or do not improve within an hour, seek medical
attention. Seek immediate medical attention if the person's body temperature reaches
104 degrees or higher.
Safety, and Nutrition (2019) Questions and
Verified Answers [Grade A]
When making a health assessment it is important to observe a child's - correct answer
behavior, face, and body characteristics
Daily health checks are a good way of - correct answer preventing, identifying, and
controlling illness in a child care environment.
The main goals are - correct answer to know the children in your care and to provide
good care.
Daily health checks will help you - correct answer know your children's routine
behavior, reduce the spread of infection, draw attention to children with obvious signs
of illness, and foster good communication with parents.
The (Behavior) signs to observe in a daily health check - correct answer -General
mood (unusually quiet, irritable, drowsy, or restless)
-Unusual behavior
-Activity level
-Breathing difficulties (labored)
-Severe coughing or sneezing
-Hoarseness
The (Physical) signs to observe in a daily health check - correct answer -Skin color
(flushed or pale, dry or clammy, hot)
-Unusual spots, rashes
-Swelling or bruises
-Sores
-Discharge from nose, ears, eyes
-Eyes red, irritated, sensitive to light
Other signs observed in children as part of a daily health check - correct answer -
Fever (over 101oF, taken orally)
-Vomiting (all, or even part, of food consumed recently)
-Bowel movement changes (changes in color, odor, frequency)
-Pain (screaming, crying, head-rolling)
-Skin Marks (rashes, bruises)
A daily health checklist - correct answer is beneficial to caregivers because it helps
track patterns that alert caregivers to warning signs.
,DCF 40 Hours Child Care (HSAN) Health,
Safety, and Nutrition (2019) Questions and
Verified Answers [Grade A]
It is important to remember - correct answer -Daily health checks are essential for
ensuring the health of children in care
-Children's health records are confidential
Fever - correct answer may be a warning sign that the body has an infection and
needs treatment before the infection can become harmful.
You should take a child's
temperature when the child is displaying symptoms such as: - correct answer -Warm
or hot to the touch
-Sweating more than usual
-Flushed appearance
-Sleepiness
-Unusual breathing
-Poor appetite
-May be more thirsty than usual
We know a child has a fever by taking the child's temperature - correct answer -under
the arm and getting a reading of 100 degrees F
-under the tongue and getting a reading of 101 degrees F
Remember, as child care professionals, - correct answer our job is to identify possible
signs, NOT to diagnose.
Signs of Dehydration - correct answer -Dry to very dry mouth
-Little or no tears when crying
-Less active than usual, or very fussy
-Infant will wet less than six diapers a day; a child will make fewer trips to the
restroom than he/she normally does
Signs of Severe Dehydration - correct answer -Eyes will appear to be sunken
-Hands and feet will be cool and blotchy
-Pulse may seem weak and fast
-Child will not urinate for hours
, DCF 40 Hours Child Care (HSAN) Health,
Safety, and Nutrition (2019) Questions and
Verified Answers [Grade A]
The steps to prevent dehydration are dependent on the child's symptoms, and can
include: - correct answer -For mild diarrhea, do not give milk; it has a high
concentration of minerals and salt, which could be dangerous to a child with diarrhea.
-For vomiting, stop giving solid food, and give water at thirty- to sixty-minute intervals.
-For both diarrhea and vomiting, stop the child's normal diet and discuss with parents.
-Do not give a child sports drinks or any other similar drinks made for adults.
In cases of diarrhea or vomiting - correct answer -make sure you monitor the child's
food and drink intake so you can relay this information to parents or a health care
provider.
-Take and record the child's temperature in short, regular intervals.
-Write observations about bowel movement frequency, color, and characteristics. -
Lastly, ensure you are in early and frequent communication with the child's parents.
Heat exhaustion - correct answer can occur when someone is exposed to high
temperatures and strenuous physical activity. Without prompt treatment, heat
exhaustion can lead to heat stroke, which is life threatening.
Heat exhaustion symptoms - correct answer -excessive sweating
-rapid pulse rate
-cool, moist skin
-dizziness
-faintness
-muscle cramps
-headache
-nausea
Steps to treating heat exhaustion: - correct answer 1. The child's emergency contact
should be notified.
2. Lay the person down in a cool and quiet place, with feet raised a little bit.
3. Loosen any tight clothing.
Supply water or sports drinks to drink.
4. Use other cooling measures, such as towels soaked in cool water as compresses.
5. If signs of symptoms worsen or do not improve within an hour, seek medical
attention. Seek immediate medical attention if the person's body temperature reaches
104 degrees or higher.
