HSAN Module 1 Questions with Correct Answers Latest Update 2025
Clean work and play areas
Proper hygiene practices
Implementation and routine practice of a written health policy - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers Why should policies be written?
children in your care have an environment that is as free of disease as possible. - Answers Following
your program's written health policies will help to ensure that the
effective way of maintaining a safe and healthy child care program. - Answers 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 - Answers 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. - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers Signs of a physically healthy child fall into general categories
including:
Activity
Appetite, Appearance and Activity. - Answers The three A's of a healthy child are:
Emotional health,
Social heath,
Mental Health - Answers The following are also taken into consideration when we evaluate a child's
health:
Emotional health - Answers A healthy child usually reflects happy, cheerful feelings.
Social heath - Answers A healthy child is friendly most of the time, interacts with other children, and
enjoys quiet activities that
require concentration.
Mental Health: - Answers A healthy child is interested in new experiences, and is usually confident and
adaptable.
Ear infection vs. hearing loss
A common cold vs. asthma
Clean work and play areas
Proper hygiene practices
Implementation and routine practice of a written health policy - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers Why should policies be written?
children in your care have an environment that is as free of disease as possible. - Answers Following
your program's written health policies will help to ensure that the
effective way of maintaining a safe and healthy child care program. - Answers 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 - Answers 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. - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers Signs of a physically healthy child fall into general categories
including:
Activity
Appetite, Appearance and Activity. - Answers The three A's of a healthy child are:
Emotional health,
Social heath,
Mental Health - Answers The following are also taken into consideration when we evaluate a child's
health:
Emotional health - Answers A healthy child usually reflects happy, cheerful feelings.
Social heath - Answers A healthy child is friendly most of the time, interacts with other children, and
enjoys quiet activities that
require concentration.
Mental Health: - Answers A healthy child is interested in new experiences, and is usually confident and
adaptable.
Ear infection vs. hearing loss
A common cold vs. asthma
