DCF Certification Test - Health, Safety &
Nutrition
The three A's of a healthy child are: - ANS 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. - ANS
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. - ANS Fever
The best way to take a temperature is to use a _______ ___________ with a __________
_____. - ANS 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. - ANS
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: - ANS - 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 ____ - ANS 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. - ANS 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 temperature
Nutrition
The three A's of a healthy child are: - ANS 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. - ANS
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. - ANS Fever
The best way to take a temperature is to use a _______ ___________ with a __________
_____. - ANS 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. - ANS
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: - ANS - 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 ____ - ANS 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. - ANS 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 temperature
