HSAN STUDY GUIDE WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
1. Explain why written policies are important in maintaining a safe and
healthy child care program - CORRECT-ANSWERS- They are
important because they ensure that parents and childcare
professionals are aware of procedures and that everyone follows the
same rules
2. Identify the characteristics of a healthy child care environment -
CORRECT-ANSWERS- Clean work and play areas, proper hygiene
practices, implementation and routine practice of a written health
policy
3. List the three A's of a healthy child and describe each briefly -
CORRECT-ANSWERS- Appetite: Eat the right amount of food at
meal times, eat a variety of foods, has an interest in eating, appears
content after meals and snacks
Appearance: Clear, bright eyes, clear skin, age-appropriate muscles,
gains steadily in height and weight
Activity: Has lots of energy but not hyperactive, is alert, sleeps
soundly, has few aches and pains
4. List some of the most common signs and symptoms you might see in a
child who is experiencing illness while in your care - CORRECT-
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, ANSWERS- weepy or red eyes, sores, unusual spots, rashes, looks
tired, poor appetite, appears distressed
5. Define: Heat Exhaustion - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Symptoms may
include excessive sweating and a rapid pulse rate. Other symptoms
may include: cool, moist skin, dizziness, faintness, muscle cramps,
headache, and nausea.
6. Define: Heat Stroke - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Occurs because of
prolonged exposure to very hot conditions. The mechanism in the brain
that regulates body temperature stops functioning, and the body's
temperature rapidly rises to 104 degrees Fahrenheit. The person
becomes flushed, with hot, dry skin and a strong, rapid pulse. He or
she quickly becomes confused or unconscious
7. Define: Dehydration - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Dry to very dry mouth.
Little or no tears when crying. Less active than usual, or very fussy.
Infant will wet less than 6 diapers a day; a child will make fewer trips to
the restroom than he normally does. Eyes are sunken. Hands and feet
are cool and blotchy. Pulse may seem weak and fast. Child will not
urinate for hours.
8. Define: Bacteria - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Small organisms seen with
an ordinary microscope, can cause strep throat, impetigo, pinkeye, and
some pneumonia. Antibiotics help stop growth
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ANSWERS 2025
1. Explain why written policies are important in maintaining a safe and
healthy child care program - CORRECT-ANSWERS- They are
important because they ensure that parents and childcare
professionals are aware of procedures and that everyone follows the
same rules
2. Identify the characteristics of a healthy child care environment -
CORRECT-ANSWERS- Clean work and play areas, proper hygiene
practices, implementation and routine practice of a written health
policy
3. List the three A's of a healthy child and describe each briefly -
CORRECT-ANSWERS- Appetite: Eat the right amount of food at
meal times, eat a variety of foods, has an interest in eating, appears
content after meals and snacks
Appearance: Clear, bright eyes, clear skin, age-appropriate muscles,
gains steadily in height and weight
Activity: Has lots of energy but not hyperactive, is alert, sleeps
soundly, has few aches and pains
4. List some of the most common signs and symptoms you might see in a
child who is experiencing illness while in your care - CORRECT-
1
, ANSWERS- weepy or red eyes, sores, unusual spots, rashes, looks
tired, poor appetite, appears distressed
5. Define: Heat Exhaustion - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Symptoms may
include excessive sweating and a rapid pulse rate. Other symptoms
may include: cool, moist skin, dizziness, faintness, muscle cramps,
headache, and nausea.
6. Define: Heat Stroke - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Occurs because of
prolonged exposure to very hot conditions. The mechanism in the brain
that regulates body temperature stops functioning, and the body's
temperature rapidly rises to 104 degrees Fahrenheit. The person
becomes flushed, with hot, dry skin and a strong, rapid pulse. He or
she quickly becomes confused or unconscious
7. Define: Dehydration - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Dry to very dry mouth.
Little or no tears when crying. Less active than usual, or very fussy.
Infant will wet less than 6 diapers a day; a child will make fewer trips to
the restroom than he normally does. Eyes are sunken. Hands and feet
are cool and blotchy. Pulse may seem weak and fast. Child will not
urinate for hours.
8. Define: Bacteria - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Small organisms seen with
an ordinary microscope, can cause strep throat, impetigo, pinkeye, and
some pneumonia. Antibiotics help stop growth
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