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