Questions and CORRECT Answers
Clean work and play areas
Proper hygiene practices
Implementation and routine practice of a written health policy - CORRECT ANSWER -
Characteristics of a healthy environment that promote good health practices include:
Ask! If you do not know whether or not your child care program has policies that address health
issues, contact your program director
It is essential that you understand and follow your child care program's policies - CORRECT
ANSWER - How do you know if your program has a written policy?
To ensure parents and child care professionals are aware of procedures
To make sure everyone follows the same rules - CORRECT ANSWER - Why should
policies be written?
children in your care have an environment that is as free of disease as possible. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Following your program's written health policies will help to ensure that the
effective way of maintaining a safe and healthy child care program. - CORRECT
ANSWER - establishing and following a written policy is an
Sight - look at the child's complexion; observe for signs of pain or discomfort, such as limping,
droopy eyes, or a runny nose
Sound - listen to how the child is breathing, or if they are coughing or sniffling; listen to their
words about how they are feeling
Touch - does the child feel warm to the touch; does the child flinch when you touch them
Smell - pay attention to how the child smells; for example, their breath - CORRECT
ANSWER - How are each of the senses used to observe a child?
, You cannot make a complete observation based on one small detail. For example, a red eyelid
may not mean the presence of pink eye. - CORRECT ANSWER - Why is it important to
use more than one sense at a time to
observe warning signs?
can eat an appropriate amount of food at meal times
Will consume a variety of foods
Is interested in eating
Appears content after meals and snacks - CORRECT ANSWER - Signs of a physically
healthy child fall into general categories including:
Appetite
Has clear, bright eyes
Has clear skin
Has age-appropriate muscles
Gains steadily in height and body weight - CORRECT ANSWER - Signs of a physically
healthy child fall into general categories including:
Appearance
Has plenty of energy (not hyperactive)
Is alert
Sleeps soundly
Has few aches and pains - CORRECT ANSWER - Signs of a physically healthy child fall
into general categories including:
Activity
Appetite, Appearance and Activity. - CORRECT ANSWER - The three A's of a healthy
child are:
Emotional health,