DCF Certification
Test - Health,
Safety &
Nutrition
Question Bank
Latest Update
2024/2025
Verified Exam
Sets
(4 Versions)
,Exam Set 1
1. What are the qualities of a Healthy Environment >>>> Clean work and
play area, proper hygiene practices, implementation and routine
practice of a writen health policy.
2. Why establish and follow a written health policy >>>> It is an effective
way of maintaining a safe and healthy child care program.
3. How do you know if your program has a written policy >>>> Ask your
VPK program director and it usually posted in various areas like
sink, kitchen, table
,4. Why should policies be written >>>> 1. To ensure parents and child
care profes- sionals are aware of procedures 2 to make sure everyone
follows same rules.
5. How is each sense used to observe a child (touch) >>>> Check for too
much warmth or coldness.
6. How is each sense used to observe a child (smell) >>>> Check for a
bad smell or a change of smell.
7. How is each sense used to observe a child (taste) >>>> Ask child if
they taste something funny
8. How is each sense used to observe a child (sound) >>>> Check for
breathing is it easy or ragged, etc.
9. How is each sense used to observe a child (sight) >>>> First
observation of seeing a child's appearance and check all areas from
head to toe.
, 10.The three A's of a healthy child are: Appetite, Appearance and Activity
11.Appetite signs of a healthy child are: Can eat an appropriate amount
of food at meal times. Will Consume a variety of foods. Is interested in
eating? Appears content after meals/snacks.
12.Appearance signs of healthy child are: Has clear, bright eyes, clear
skin, age appriopiate muscles, gains steadily in height/body weight
13.Activity signs of a healthy child are: Has plenty of energy (not
hyperactive), is alert, sleeps soundly and has few aches and pains.
14.Emotional health of a healthy child are: a child who usually reflects
happy, cheerful feelings
15.Social health of a healthy child are: a child who is friendly most of the
time, interacts with other children and enjoys quiet activities that
require concentration.
16.Menal health of a healthy child are: a child who is interested in new
experi- ences and is usally confident and adaptable.
Test - Health,
Safety &
Nutrition
Question Bank
Latest Update
2024/2025
Verified Exam
Sets
(4 Versions)
,Exam Set 1
1. What are the qualities of a Healthy Environment >>>> Clean work and
play area, proper hygiene practices, implementation and routine
practice of a writen health policy.
2. Why establish and follow a written health policy >>>> It is an effective
way of maintaining a safe and healthy child care program.
3. How do you know if your program has a written policy >>>> Ask your
VPK program director and it usually posted in various areas like
sink, kitchen, table
,4. Why should policies be written >>>> 1. To ensure parents and child
care profes- sionals are aware of procedures 2 to make sure everyone
follows same rules.
5. How is each sense used to observe a child (touch) >>>> Check for too
much warmth or coldness.
6. How is each sense used to observe a child (smell) >>>> Check for a
bad smell or a change of smell.
7. How is each sense used to observe a child (taste) >>>> Ask child if
they taste something funny
8. How is each sense used to observe a child (sound) >>>> Check for
breathing is it easy or ragged, etc.
9. How is each sense used to observe a child (sight) >>>> First
observation of seeing a child's appearance and check all areas from
head to toe.
, 10.The three A's of a healthy child are: Appetite, Appearance and Activity
11.Appetite signs of a healthy child are: Can eat an appropriate amount
of food at meal times. Will Consume a variety of foods. Is interested in
eating? Appears content after meals/snacks.
12.Appearance signs of healthy child are: Has clear, bright eyes, clear
skin, age appriopiate muscles, gains steadily in height/body weight
13.Activity signs of a healthy child are: Has plenty of energy (not
hyperactive), is alert, sleeps soundly and has few aches and pains.
14.Emotional health of a healthy child are: a child who usually reflects
happy, cheerful feelings
15.Social health of a healthy child are: a child who is friendly most of the
time, interacts with other children and enjoys quiet activities that
require concentration.
16.Menal health of a healthy child are: a child who is interested in new
experi- ences and is usally confident and adaptable.
