DCF - HEALTH, SAFETY, & NUTRITION EXAM GUIDE
QUESTIONS 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025)
GRADED A+ / GUARANTEED PASS!!
4 Ways Diseases are Transmitted
- answer-Respiratory, fecal/oral, direct contact, blood borne.
Accidents/Injury Report
- answer-Must include the facility, the child's name, the date and time, description
of the accident, nature of injury, witness(es), what action was taken, who was
contacted, medication, and signatures.
Adult Role at Mealtimes
- answer-It is the adult's responsibility to make certain that mealtimes are
enjoyable, stress-free occasions during which children can learn and practice
important social skills.
Baby Food/Toddler Food
- answer-Must be of a safe consistency and must be developmentally appropriate
for the age and developmental ability of the infant.
Booster Seats
- answer-Children under the age of 5 must use a booster seat. Children must sit
comfortably and properly, seat belts are properly threaded, and strap must be snug
and comfortable.
Breast Milk & Formula
- answer-Prepared bottles must be refrigerated immediately and used within 48
hours, a bottle may only be warmed once, and should be discarded within one hour
after serving to an infant.
Breastfeeding
- answer-Recommended for full-term infants for the first year of life because it is
ideally formulated to promote normal infant growth and development and natural
immunity. Its benefits are that it's free, easily digested, infants do not have
constipation or diarrhea as often, and infants do not get sick as often.
, Car Seats
- answer--the location
-the direction
-the seat belt path
-tightness
Changing a Glove
- answer--grasp the palm of the glove
-pull the glove off towards fingers, turning inside out
-throw the glove into a plastic bag that can we sealed
-run your ungloved index finger under the remaining glove cuff
-pull the glove off, turning it inside out
-put soiled glove in plastic bag
-do not pop/snap gloves
Choking
- answer-Choking occurs when food is inhaled directly in the airway. Squirreling is
when a child shoves several pieces of food at once in their mouth. To prevent
choking, make sure children eat slowly, provide a calm eating environment,
remind them to chew, and teach them not to talk with their mouths full.
Common Childhood Illnesses
- answer-Chicken Pox, common cold, Conjunctivitis, Influenza, sore throat,
diarrhea, allergies, Giardiasis, RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus), and lice.
Common Eating Problems
- answer-Negative attitude toward a certain food, resistance to eating, slow eating,
non-hunger or refusal to eat, and displeasure in eating.
Communicable Disease
- answer-A disease that can be spread from one person to another.
Crib Safety
- answer-Babies only sleep on their backs, nothing in crib, always keep the side
rails in the "up" position, never keep child unattended in crib, and never use crib
for punishment.
Daily Health Check
- answer-A good way of preventing, identifying, and controlling illness in a child
care environment.
QUESTIONS 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025)
GRADED A+ / GUARANTEED PASS!!
4 Ways Diseases are Transmitted
- answer-Respiratory, fecal/oral, direct contact, blood borne.
Accidents/Injury Report
- answer-Must include the facility, the child's name, the date and time, description
of the accident, nature of injury, witness(es), what action was taken, who was
contacted, medication, and signatures.
Adult Role at Mealtimes
- answer-It is the adult's responsibility to make certain that mealtimes are
enjoyable, stress-free occasions during which children can learn and practice
important social skills.
Baby Food/Toddler Food
- answer-Must be of a safe consistency and must be developmentally appropriate
for the age and developmental ability of the infant.
Booster Seats
- answer-Children under the age of 5 must use a booster seat. Children must sit
comfortably and properly, seat belts are properly threaded, and strap must be snug
and comfortable.
Breast Milk & Formula
- answer-Prepared bottles must be refrigerated immediately and used within 48
hours, a bottle may only be warmed once, and should be discarded within one hour
after serving to an infant.
Breastfeeding
- answer-Recommended for full-term infants for the first year of life because it is
ideally formulated to promote normal infant growth and development and natural
immunity. Its benefits are that it's free, easily digested, infants do not have
constipation or diarrhea as often, and infants do not get sick as often.
, Car Seats
- answer--the location
-the direction
-the seat belt path
-tightness
Changing a Glove
- answer--grasp the palm of the glove
-pull the glove off towards fingers, turning inside out
-throw the glove into a plastic bag that can we sealed
-run your ungloved index finger under the remaining glove cuff
-pull the glove off, turning it inside out
-put soiled glove in plastic bag
-do not pop/snap gloves
Choking
- answer-Choking occurs when food is inhaled directly in the airway. Squirreling is
when a child shoves several pieces of food at once in their mouth. To prevent
choking, make sure children eat slowly, provide a calm eating environment,
remind them to chew, and teach them not to talk with their mouths full.
Common Childhood Illnesses
- answer-Chicken Pox, common cold, Conjunctivitis, Influenza, sore throat,
diarrhea, allergies, Giardiasis, RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus), and lice.
Common Eating Problems
- answer-Negative attitude toward a certain food, resistance to eating, slow eating,
non-hunger or refusal to eat, and displeasure in eating.
Communicable Disease
- answer-A disease that can be spread from one person to another.
Crib Safety
- answer-Babies only sleep on their backs, nothing in crib, always keep the side
rails in the "up" position, never keep child unattended in crib, and never use crib
for punishment.
Daily Health Check
- answer-A good way of preventing, identifying, and controlling illness in a child
care environment.
