DCF 40 Hours Child Care (HSAN) Health, Safety, and Nutrition Test Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Appetite A desire to eat.
A designated area for a child who becomes ill at the facility,
Isolation Area
which must be away from the other, healthy children.
Things in the environment that can be identified as dan-
Safety Hazards
gerous to one's health and welfare.
Communicable Disease Disease that can be spread from one person to another.
To kill germs on surfaces or objects by using chemicals.
This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or
Disinfect remove all germs, but by killing germs on a surface after
cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infec-
tion.
A surface that is resistant to water, chemicals, and other
Impermeable Surface fluids. These surfaces are required in areas such as chang-
ing stations, playpens, cots, and sleeping mats.
A product that protects an individual from contracting an
Vaccine
infectious disease by stimulating their immune system.
The total well-being of a person—including the physical,
Health mental, and social self—in the absence of disease or
other abnormal conditions.
To remove dirt, debris, and germs by scrubbing and wash-
ing with soap (or detergent) and water. The process does
Clean
not necessarily kill germs, but lowers the risk of spreading
infection.
Procedures for getting children and statt out of a building;
Evacuation Plan
applied during fire drills and other emergency situations.
The process of administering a vaccine to make an indi-
Immunizations
vidual protected from contracting an infectious disease.
,DCF 40 Hours Child Care (HSAN) Health, Safety, and Nutrition Test Questions and
Answers Graded A+
The processes by which a person, animal, or plant takes in
Nutrition
and utilizes food substances.
The process of destroying or reducing organisms to a safe
Sanitize level; including properly cleaned equipment and surfaces,
such as sinks and sleep mats.
Child care programs have a responsibility to maintain an Health is the total well-being of the child—including the
environment that will promote children's health. What is physical, emotional, social, and mental self—in the ab-
health? sence of disease or abnormal conditions.
-Clean work and play areas
Characteristics of a healthy environment that promote -Proper hygiene practices
good health practices include: -Implementation and routine practice of a written health
policy
Written policies regarding health practices are essential -All policies should be accessible to all statt
to maintaining a healthy environment in your child care -At hire, employees should be given a copy of the policies
program. -Rules should be posted and given to families
-To ensure parents and child care professionals are aware
Why is it important to have policies written? of procedures
-To make sure everyone follows the same rules
Following your program's written health policies will help
Establishing and following a written policy is an ettective
to ensure that the children in your care have an environ-
way of maintaining a safe and healthy child care program.
ment that is as free of disease as possible.
plays an essential role in determining a healthy environ-
Observation ment and assists the caregiver in assessing the state of a
child's health.
A healthy child has a good appetite, appearance, and activity level.
We can use our senses—sight, touch, sound, and
How are each of the senses used to observe a child? smell—when checking for signs of wellness and/or ill-
ness.
Sight
, - look at the child's complexion; observe for signs of pain
or discomfort, such as limping, droopy eyes, or a runny
nose
- listen to how the child is breathing, or if they are cough-
Sound ing or sniffling; listen to their words about how they are
feeling
- does the child feel warm to the touch; does the child
Touch
flinch when you touch them
- pay attention to how the child smells; for example, their
Smell
breath
You cannot make a complete observation based on one
Why is it important to use more than one sense at a time
small detail. For example, a red eyelid may not mean the
to observe warning signs?
presence of pink eye.
-Can eat an appropriate amount of food at meal times
-Will consume a variety of foods
Appetite
-Is interested in eating
-Appears content after meals and snacks
-Has clear, bright eyes
-Has clear skin
Appearance
-Has age-appropriate muscles
-Gains steadily in height and body weight
-Has plenty of energy (not hyperactive)
-Is alert
Activity
-Sleeps soundly
-Has few aches and pains
An emotionally healthy child usually reflects happy, cheerful feelings.
is friendly most of the time, interacts with other children,
A socially healthy child
and enjoys quiet activities that require concentration.
Answers Graded A+
Appetite A desire to eat.
A designated area for a child who becomes ill at the facility,
Isolation Area
which must be away from the other, healthy children.
Things in the environment that can be identified as dan-
Safety Hazards
gerous to one's health and welfare.
Communicable Disease Disease that can be spread from one person to another.
To kill germs on surfaces or objects by using chemicals.
This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or
Disinfect remove all germs, but by killing germs on a surface after
cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infec-
tion.
A surface that is resistant to water, chemicals, and other
Impermeable Surface fluids. These surfaces are required in areas such as chang-
ing stations, playpens, cots, and sleeping mats.
A product that protects an individual from contracting an
Vaccine
infectious disease by stimulating their immune system.
The total well-being of a person—including the physical,
Health mental, and social self—in the absence of disease or
other abnormal conditions.
To remove dirt, debris, and germs by scrubbing and wash-
ing with soap (or detergent) and water. The process does
Clean
not necessarily kill germs, but lowers the risk of spreading
infection.
Procedures for getting children and statt out of a building;
Evacuation Plan
applied during fire drills and other emergency situations.
The process of administering a vaccine to make an indi-
Immunizations
vidual protected from contracting an infectious disease.
,DCF 40 Hours Child Care (HSAN) Health, Safety, and Nutrition Test Questions and
Answers Graded A+
The processes by which a person, animal, or plant takes in
Nutrition
and utilizes food substances.
The process of destroying or reducing organisms to a safe
Sanitize level; including properly cleaned equipment and surfaces,
such as sinks and sleep mats.
Child care programs have a responsibility to maintain an Health is the total well-being of the child—including the
environment that will promote children's health. What is physical, emotional, social, and mental self—in the ab-
health? sence of disease or abnormal conditions.
-Clean work and play areas
Characteristics of a healthy environment that promote -Proper hygiene practices
good health practices include: -Implementation and routine practice of a written health
policy
Written policies regarding health practices are essential -All policies should be accessible to all statt
to maintaining a healthy environment in your child care -At hire, employees should be given a copy of the policies
program. -Rules should be posted and given to families
-To ensure parents and child care professionals are aware
Why is it important to have policies written? of procedures
-To make sure everyone follows the same rules
Following your program's written health policies will help
Establishing and following a written policy is an ettective
to ensure that the children in your care have an environ-
way of maintaining a safe and healthy child care program.
ment that is as free of disease as possible.
plays an essential role in determining a healthy environ-
Observation ment and assists the caregiver in assessing the state of a
child's health.
A healthy child has a good appetite, appearance, and activity level.
We can use our senses—sight, touch, sound, and
How are each of the senses used to observe a child? smell—when checking for signs of wellness and/or ill-
ness.
Sight
, - look at the child's complexion; observe for signs of pain
or discomfort, such as limping, droopy eyes, or a runny
nose
- listen to how the child is breathing, or if they are cough-
Sound ing or sniffling; listen to their words about how they are
feeling
- does the child feel warm to the touch; does the child
Touch
flinch when you touch them
- pay attention to how the child smells; for example, their
Smell
breath
You cannot make a complete observation based on one
Why is it important to use more than one sense at a time
small detail. For example, a red eyelid may not mean the
to observe warning signs?
presence of pink eye.
-Can eat an appropriate amount of food at meal times
-Will consume a variety of foods
Appetite
-Is interested in eating
-Appears content after meals and snacks
-Has clear, bright eyes
-Has clear skin
Appearance
-Has age-appropriate muscles
-Gains steadily in height and body weight
-Has plenty of energy (not hyperactive)
-Is alert
Activity
-Sleeps soundly
-Has few aches and pains
An emotionally healthy child usually reflects happy, cheerful feelings.
is friendly most of the time, interacts with other children,
A socially healthy child
and enjoys quiet activities that require concentration.
