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HSAN- Health, Safety, and Nutrition Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Characteristic of a healthy environment that promote good health practices include - Answer✔-
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.
- Answer✔- 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? - Answer✔Appetite, Appearance, Activity level
Appetite - Answer✔can eat appropriate amount of food at meal time. consume variety of
foods, interested in eating, appears content after meals and snacks
Appearance - Answer✔has clear, bright eyes, clear skin, age-appropriate muscles, gains steadily
in height and body weight
Activity level - Answer✔has plenty of energy (not hyperactive), is alert, sleeps soundly, has few
aches and pain
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Why is it important to use more than one sense at a time to observe warning shings? -
Answer✔because you cannot make a complete observation based on 1 small detail
How are each of the senses used to observe a child: sight - Answer✔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 - Answer✔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 - Answer✔does the child feel warm;
flinch when touched
How are each of the senses used to observe a child:Smell - Answer✔pay attention to how the
child smell. ex) their breath
Emotionally healthy child - Answer✔usually reflects happy, cheerful feelings
Socially healthy child - Answer✔friendly most of the time, interacts with other children, and
enjoys quiet activities that require concentration
Mentally healthy child - Answer✔is interested in new experiences, and is usually confident and
adaptable
Short term Vs. Long term illnesses - Answer✔- ear infection Vs. hearing loss
-common cold vs. asthma
-strained ankle vs. foot deformity
-distress over a fight with another child vs. depression caused by a significant life event
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HSAN- Health, Safety, and Nutrition Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Characteristic of a healthy environment that promote good health practices include - Answer✔-
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.
- Answer✔- 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? - Answer✔Appetite, Appearance, Activity level
Appetite - Answer✔can eat appropriate amount of food at meal time. consume variety of
foods, interested in eating, appears content after meals and snacks
Appearance - Answer✔has clear, bright eyes, clear skin, age-appropriate muscles, gains steadily
in height and body weight
Activity level - Answer✔has plenty of energy (not hyperactive), is alert, sleeps soundly, has few
aches and pain
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, ©JASONMcCONNELL 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Why is it important to use more than one sense at a time to observe warning shings? -
Answer✔because you cannot make a complete observation based on 1 small detail
How are each of the senses used to observe a child: sight - Answer✔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 - Answer✔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 - Answer✔does the child feel warm;
flinch when touched
How are each of the senses used to observe a child:Smell - Answer✔pay attention to how the
child smell. ex) their breath
Emotionally healthy child - Answer✔usually reflects happy, cheerful feelings
Socially healthy child - Answer✔friendly most of the time, interacts with other children, and
enjoys quiet activities that require concentration
Mentally healthy child - Answer✔is interested in new experiences, and is usually confident and
adaptable
Short term Vs. Long term illnesses - Answer✔- ear infection Vs. hearing loss
-common cold vs. asthma
-strained ankle vs. foot deformity
-distress over a fight with another child vs. depression caused by a significant life event
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