HSAN Exam Review Questions and answers/

HSAN Exam Review Questions and answers/ Why should policies be written? - -To ensure that everyone follows the same rules. How do you know if a program has a written policy? - -Ask! If you don't know whether or not your child care program has policies that address health issues, contact your program director! What are 3 characteristics of a healthy child care environment? - -1. Clean work and play areas 2. proper hygiene practices 3. implementation and routine practice of written health policy What are the 3 A's of a healthy child? - -Appetite Appearance Activity Describe each of the 3 A's of a healthy child. - -Appetite: eats appropriate amount at meal times, interested in eating, appears content after eating Appearance: clear eyes and skin, gains steadily in height and weight. Activity: plenty of energy, alert, sleep soundly What are 3 aspects of health? - -Emotional, social and mental health What are some characteristics of an ill child? - -weepy/red eyes, sores, unusual spots or rashes, tired, poor appetite, appears distressed, severe coughing or sneezing What should a caregiver do to prevent, identify and control child illness? - -daily health checks in behavior and physical well bein