DCF Certification Test - Health, Safety &
Nutrition
The three A's of a healthy child are: -
Appetite (eat a substantial amount of food, consume a variety of food, interested
in eating, appears content after eating)
& Appearance (clear bright eyes, clear skin, well-developed muscles, gains steadily in height
and body weight)
& Activity (has plenty of energy, is alert, sleeps soundly, few aches and pains)
Good way of preventing, identifying, and controlling illness in a child care environment. -
Daily Health Checks (includes behavior, face and body, other signs)
_____ may be a warning sign that the body has an infection and needs treatment before the
infection can become harmful. -
Fever
The best way to take a temperature is to use a _______ ___________ with a __________
_____. -
The best way to take a temperature is to use a DIGITAL THERMOMETER with
a DISPOSABLE SHEATH.
Orally, ___ degrees or more is a fever. Under arm, ___ degrees or more is a fever. -
Orally, 101 degrees or more is a fever. Under arm, 100 degrees or more is a
fever.
If dehydration is sever, the following will occur: -
- eyes are sunken
- hands and feet are cool and blotchy
- pulse may seem weak and fast
- child will not urinate for hours
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.
Occurs when someone who is not used to very hot weather does not get enough liquid and
salt. This condition is caused by excessive sweating. The person's skin becomes pale and
clammy, and the person feels sick, dizzy, and/or faint. Pulse rate and breathing become rapid,
and a headache or muscle cramps may develop. 1) Lay the person down in a cool, quiet place,
with feet raised a little. 2) Loosen any tight clothing and supply water to drink. 3) Add 1
teaspoon of salt to each quart of water. -
Heat Exhaustion
Caused by prolonged exposure to very hot conditions, not enough fluids and/or salt, body
stops regulating temperature. The person's skin becomes flushed, hot and dry, elevated
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,temperature (104F skin hot to the touch), strong and rapid pulse, confusion or loss of
consciousness. Immediate medical attention required- call 911. -
Heat Stroke
Four types of germs: -
- Bacteria (seen with ordinary microscope; causes strep throat, impetigo,
pinkeye, and some pneumonia; antibiotics help stop growth)
- Virus (smaller than bacteria; causes colds, chicken pox, measles; antibiotics have no effect;
vaccines available)
- Fungi (cause athlete's foot and ringworm effective medication is available)
- Parasites (organisms that live on or in animals and people, lice, effective medication
available for most)
Serious Communicable Diseases (3) -
- Haemophilus Influenzae B (Hib) (infection that can lead to meningitis,
pneumonia; caused by a germ that spreads through coughing and sneezing)
- Hepatitis B/C (B- Infection to the liver, vaccine avail, most commonly spread from mother
to infant at birth; C-Disease of the liverr, no vaccine)
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) (virus that causes an increasing loss of immune
function that results in the body becoming unable to fight off infections; less commonly
spread by infected mothers who breastfeed their infants; and exposure of open wounds or
mucus membranes to contaminated blood.)
- Parasite found in the stools.
- Diarrhea, bloating, abdominal cramps
- Weight loss and weakness -
Giardiasis
-Wheezing and coughing
-Blue color around lips
-Rapid breathing -
RSV (Respiratory Synctial Virus)
Cannot be in contat with other children. -
Isolation
_________ ___________ is a strategy which requires caregivers to treat blood or any bodily
fluids of all persons as potential sources of infection, and its core principle is that proper
hygiene and sanitary conditions are critical in communicable disease control. -
Universal precautions is a strategy which requires caregivers to treat blood or
any bodily fluids of all persons as potential sources of infection, and its core principle is that
proper hygiene and sanitary conditions are critical in communicable disease control.
______ ________ _______ is the most effective way of preventing the spread of germs and
diseases in a childcare setting. -
PROPER PERSONAL HYGIENE is the most effective way of preventing the
spread of germs and diseases in a childcare setting.
Correct Storage and Cooking Temperatures:
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, Keep cold foods cold ( __ degrees or below) and hot foods hot (cook and hold at about ___
degrees) -
Keep cold foods cold ( 40 degrees or below) and hot foods hot (cook and hold at
about 140 degrees)
Proper !!! Defrosting !!!
Slowly thaw frozen products under _____________.
Thaw completely _________ under _______ _____.
Food product must be completely cooked within _ _____ total time.
Thawing in a _________ ____. -
Slowly thaw frozen products under REFRIGERATION.
Thaw completely SUBMERGED under RUNNING WATER.
Food product must be completely cooked within 4 HOURS total time.
Thawing in a MICROWAVE OVEN.
What should caregivers pay attention to while administering medication? -
- Name of recipient
- dose
- route
-time and date of last dose according to the child's medication log, whether or not the
medicine is in its original package, permission slip from parent with signature, and what
person(s) in the program are authorized to administer medication.
Crib safety -
Has wheels. Rails do not go up and down. Plexiglass: no bars. Always keep side
rails in the "up" position. Secure safety belts.
SIDS -
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Classification for a manner of death.
Back to sleep.
Safe Talk -
Positive talk. Use the word "safe" more.
4 Key Points to remember when installing a child restraint seat -
Location: Where in the vehicle it is placed.
Direction: The way the car seat is facing.
Seat Belt Path: Whether or not the belts are correctly threaded through the seat slots.
Tightness: How firmly the seat is held in place.
(Stop To Look and Drive)
Children aged _-_ must ride in a properly installed federally approved child restraint seat.
Child _ and _ years of age must use a properly installed, federally approved child restraint
seat or seat belt. -
Children aged 0-3 must ride in a properly installed federally approved child
restraint seat.
Child 4 and 5 years of age must use a properly installed, federally approved child restraint
seat or seat belt.
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Nutrition
The three A's of a healthy child are: -
Appetite (eat a substantial amount of food, consume a variety of food, interested
in eating, appears content after eating)
& Appearance (clear bright eyes, clear skin, well-developed muscles, gains steadily in height
and body weight)
& Activity (has plenty of energy, is alert, sleeps soundly, few aches and pains)
Good way of preventing, identifying, and controlling illness in a child care environment. -
Daily Health Checks (includes behavior, face and body, other signs)
_____ may be a warning sign that the body has an infection and needs treatment before the
infection can become harmful. -
Fever
The best way to take a temperature is to use a _______ ___________ with a __________
_____. -
The best way to take a temperature is to use a DIGITAL THERMOMETER with
a DISPOSABLE SHEATH.
Orally, ___ degrees or more is a fever. Under arm, ___ degrees or more is a fever. -
Orally, 101 degrees or more is a fever. Under arm, 100 degrees or more is a
fever.
If dehydration is sever, the following will occur: -
- eyes are sunken
- hands and feet are cool and blotchy
- pulse may seem weak and fast
- child will not urinate for hours
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.
Occurs when someone who is not used to very hot weather does not get enough liquid and
salt. This condition is caused by excessive sweating. The person's skin becomes pale and
clammy, and the person feels sick, dizzy, and/or faint. Pulse rate and breathing become rapid,
and a headache or muscle cramps may develop. 1) Lay the person down in a cool, quiet place,
with feet raised a little. 2) Loosen any tight clothing and supply water to drink. 3) Add 1
teaspoon of salt to each quart of water. -
Heat Exhaustion
Caused by prolonged exposure to very hot conditions, not enough fluids and/or salt, body
stops regulating temperature. The person's skin becomes flushed, hot and dry, elevated
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,temperature (104F skin hot to the touch), strong and rapid pulse, confusion or loss of
consciousness. Immediate medical attention required- call 911. -
Heat Stroke
Four types of germs: -
- Bacteria (seen with ordinary microscope; causes strep throat, impetigo,
pinkeye, and some pneumonia; antibiotics help stop growth)
- Virus (smaller than bacteria; causes colds, chicken pox, measles; antibiotics have no effect;
vaccines available)
- Fungi (cause athlete's foot and ringworm effective medication is available)
- Parasites (organisms that live on or in animals and people, lice, effective medication
available for most)
Serious Communicable Diseases (3) -
- Haemophilus Influenzae B (Hib) (infection that can lead to meningitis,
pneumonia; caused by a germ that spreads through coughing and sneezing)
- Hepatitis B/C (B- Infection to the liver, vaccine avail, most commonly spread from mother
to infant at birth; C-Disease of the liverr, no vaccine)
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) (virus that causes an increasing loss of immune
function that results in the body becoming unable to fight off infections; less commonly
spread by infected mothers who breastfeed their infants; and exposure of open wounds or
mucus membranes to contaminated blood.)
- Parasite found in the stools.
- Diarrhea, bloating, abdominal cramps
- Weight loss and weakness -
Giardiasis
-Wheezing and coughing
-Blue color around lips
-Rapid breathing -
RSV (Respiratory Synctial Virus)
Cannot be in contat with other children. -
Isolation
_________ ___________ is a strategy which requires caregivers to treat blood or any bodily
fluids of all persons as potential sources of infection, and its core principle is that proper
hygiene and sanitary conditions are critical in communicable disease control. -
Universal precautions is a strategy which requires caregivers to treat blood or
any bodily fluids of all persons as potential sources of infection, and its core principle is that
proper hygiene and sanitary conditions are critical in communicable disease control.
______ ________ _______ is the most effective way of preventing the spread of germs and
diseases in a childcare setting. -
PROPER PERSONAL HYGIENE is the most effective way of preventing the
spread of germs and diseases in a childcare setting.
Correct Storage and Cooking Temperatures:
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, Keep cold foods cold ( __ degrees or below) and hot foods hot (cook and hold at about ___
degrees) -
Keep cold foods cold ( 40 degrees or below) and hot foods hot (cook and hold at
about 140 degrees)
Proper !!! Defrosting !!!
Slowly thaw frozen products under _____________.
Thaw completely _________ under _______ _____.
Food product must be completely cooked within _ _____ total time.
Thawing in a _________ ____. -
Slowly thaw frozen products under REFRIGERATION.
Thaw completely SUBMERGED under RUNNING WATER.
Food product must be completely cooked within 4 HOURS total time.
Thawing in a MICROWAVE OVEN.
What should caregivers pay attention to while administering medication? -
- Name of recipient
- dose
- route
-time and date of last dose according to the child's medication log, whether or not the
medicine is in its original package, permission slip from parent with signature, and what
person(s) in the program are authorized to administer medication.
Crib safety -
Has wheels. Rails do not go up and down. Plexiglass: no bars. Always keep side
rails in the "up" position. Secure safety belts.
SIDS -
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Classification for a manner of death.
Back to sleep.
Safe Talk -
Positive talk. Use the word "safe" more.
4 Key Points to remember when installing a child restraint seat -
Location: Where in the vehicle it is placed.
Direction: The way the car seat is facing.
Seat Belt Path: Whether or not the belts are correctly threaded through the seat slots.
Tightness: How firmly the seat is held in place.
(Stop To Look and Drive)
Children aged _-_ must ride in a properly installed federally approved child restraint seat.
Child _ and _ years of age must use a properly installed, federally approved child restraint
seat or seat belt. -
Children aged 0-3 must ride in a properly installed federally approved child
restraint seat.
Child 4 and 5 years of age must use a properly installed, federally approved child restraint
seat or seat belt.
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