HSAN DCF UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
The process of destroying or reducing organisms to a safe level; including properly cleaned
equipment and surfaces, such as sinks and sleep mats. - CORRECT ANSWER - sanitize
The processes by which a person, animal, or plant takes in and utilizes food substances. -
CORRECT ANSWER - nutrition
A desire to eat. - CORRECT ANSWER - appetite
A surface that is resistant to water, chemicals, and other fluids. These surfaces are required in
areas such as changing stations, playpens, cots, and sleeping mats. - CORRECT
ANSWER - impermeable surface
A product that protects an individual from contracting an infectious disease by stimulating their
immune system. - CORRECT ANSWER - vaccine
Disease that can be spread from one person to another. - CORRECT ANSWER -
communicable disease
The total well-being of a person—including the physical, mental, and social self—in the absence
of disease or other abnormal conditions. - CORRECT ANSWER - health
To kill germs on surfaces or objects by using chemicals. This process does not necessarily clean
dirty surfaces or remove all germs, but by killing germs on a surface after cleaning, it can further
lower the risk of spreading infection. - CORRECT ANSWER - disinfect
Procedures for getting children and staff out of a building; applied during fire drills and other
emergency situations. - CORRECT ANSWER - evacuation plan
,The process of administering a vaccine to make an individual protected from contracting an
infectious disease. - CORRECT ANSWER - immunization
A designated area for a child who becomes ill at the facility, which must be away from the other,
healthy children. - CORRECT ANSWER - isolation area
To remove dirt, debris, and germs by scrubbing and washing with soap (or detergent) and water.
The process does not necessarily kill germs, but lowers the risk of spreading infection. -
CORRECT ANSWER - clean
Things in the environment that can be identified as dangerous to one's health and welfare. -
CORRECT ANSWER - safety hazards
appetite - CORRECT ANSWER - 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
appearance - CORRECT ANSWER - Has clear, bright eyes
Has clear skin
Has age-appropriate muscles
Gains steadily in height and body weight
activity - CORRECT ANSWER - Has plenty of energy (not hyperactive)
Is alert
Sleeps soundly
Has few aches and pains
emotionally healthy - CORRECT ANSWER - happy, cheerful feelings.
, socially healthy - CORRECT ANSWER - friendly most of the time, interacts with other
children, and enjoys quiet activities that require concentration
mentally healthy - CORRECT ANSWER - is interested in new experiences, and is usually
confident and adaptable.
special needs - CORRECT ANSWER - refers to children who have medical, physical,
emotional, or behavioral conditions that delay or affect development
daily health checks - CORRECT ANSWER - good way of preventing, identifying, and
controlling illness in a child care environment. By visually inspecting or questioning a child
about his or her health on a daily basis, you help ensure that your program is as disease-free as
possible.
The signs to observe in a daily health check fit into two categories: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Behavior
General mood (unusually quiet, irritable, drowsy, or restless)
Unusual behavior
Activity level
Breathing difficulties (labored)
Severe coughing or sneezing
Hoarseness
Physical
Skin color (flushed or pale, dry or clammy, hot)
Unusual spots, rashes
Swelling or bruises
Sores
Discharge from nose, ears, eyes
Questions and CORRECT Answers
The process of destroying or reducing organisms to a safe level; including properly cleaned
equipment and surfaces, such as sinks and sleep mats. - CORRECT ANSWER - sanitize
The processes by which a person, animal, or plant takes in and utilizes food substances. -
CORRECT ANSWER - nutrition
A desire to eat. - CORRECT ANSWER - appetite
A surface that is resistant to water, chemicals, and other fluids. These surfaces are required in
areas such as changing stations, playpens, cots, and sleeping mats. - CORRECT
ANSWER - impermeable surface
A product that protects an individual from contracting an infectious disease by stimulating their
immune system. - CORRECT ANSWER - vaccine
Disease that can be spread from one person to another. - CORRECT ANSWER -
communicable disease
The total well-being of a person—including the physical, mental, and social self—in the absence
of disease or other abnormal conditions. - CORRECT ANSWER - health
To kill germs on surfaces or objects by using chemicals. This process does not necessarily clean
dirty surfaces or remove all germs, but by killing germs on a surface after cleaning, it can further
lower the risk of spreading infection. - CORRECT ANSWER - disinfect
Procedures for getting children and staff out of a building; applied during fire drills and other
emergency situations. - CORRECT ANSWER - evacuation plan
,The process of administering a vaccine to make an individual protected from contracting an
infectious disease. - CORRECT ANSWER - immunization
A designated area for a child who becomes ill at the facility, which must be away from the other,
healthy children. - CORRECT ANSWER - isolation area
To remove dirt, debris, and germs by scrubbing and washing with soap (or detergent) and water.
The process does not necessarily kill germs, but lowers the risk of spreading infection. -
CORRECT ANSWER - clean
Things in the environment that can be identified as dangerous to one's health and welfare. -
CORRECT ANSWER - safety hazards
appetite - CORRECT ANSWER - 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
appearance - CORRECT ANSWER - Has clear, bright eyes
Has clear skin
Has age-appropriate muscles
Gains steadily in height and body weight
activity - CORRECT ANSWER - Has plenty of energy (not hyperactive)
Is alert
Sleeps soundly
Has few aches and pains
emotionally healthy - CORRECT ANSWER - happy, cheerful feelings.
, socially healthy - CORRECT ANSWER - friendly most of the time, interacts with other
children, and enjoys quiet activities that require concentration
mentally healthy - CORRECT ANSWER - is interested in new experiences, and is usually
confident and adaptable.
special needs - CORRECT ANSWER - refers to children who have medical, physical,
emotional, or behavioral conditions that delay or affect development
daily health checks - CORRECT ANSWER - good way of preventing, identifying, and
controlling illness in a child care environment. By visually inspecting or questioning a child
about his or her health on a daily basis, you help ensure that your program is as disease-free as
possible.
The signs to observe in a daily health check fit into two categories: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Behavior
General mood (unusually quiet, irritable, drowsy, or restless)
Unusual behavior
Activity level
Breathing difficulties (labored)
Severe coughing or sneezing
Hoarseness
Physical
Skin color (flushed or pale, dry or clammy, hot)
Unusual spots, rashes
Swelling or bruises
Sores
Discharge from nose, ears, eyes
