HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION- DCF
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS /
GRADED A+ / GUARANTEED PASS!!
3 ways of preventing communicable disease?
- answer-1. responding to symptoms (isolation)
2. universal precautions (hand washing)
3. immunizations
Basic characteristics of a safe child care environment?
- answer-surroundings are neat and orderly; potential hazards at a minimum;
constant supervision; caregivers have knowledge of and practice safety policies
and procedures
choking. what should you do? what should you avoid?
- answer-DO: allow them to cough; call out "help. call 911"; never leave choking
child alone; preform heimalich maneuver is trained
DONT: hit their backs; don't preform the heimalich maneuver if not trained; don't
finger sweep; don't shake them; don't panic
Common signs and symptoms in a child who is ill?
- answer-quiet; drowsy; low activity level; coughing/sneezing; skin color/rashes;
sores/bruises; discharge from eyes, ears or nose; red, irritated eyes
define universal precautions and give 3 examples
- answer-strategy which requires caregivers to treat blood, or any bodily fluid of all
persons as potential source of infection.
1. wear gloves 2. cover open wounds 3. dispose of used gloves
dehydration signs?
- answer-dry to very dry mouth. little or no tears when crying. less active and very
fussy. less wet diapers or bathroom trips. eyes sunken
describe how to act when a child is injured?
- answer-Always be honest but positive; remain calm; treat the child as a person;
encourage child to express feelings; encourage child to talk/think about something
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS /
GRADED A+ / GUARANTEED PASS!!
3 ways of preventing communicable disease?
- answer-1. responding to symptoms (isolation)
2. universal precautions (hand washing)
3. immunizations
Basic characteristics of a safe child care environment?
- answer-surroundings are neat and orderly; potential hazards at a minimum;
constant supervision; caregivers have knowledge of and practice safety policies
and procedures
choking. what should you do? what should you avoid?
- answer-DO: allow them to cough; call out "help. call 911"; never leave choking
child alone; preform heimalich maneuver is trained
DONT: hit their backs; don't preform the heimalich maneuver if not trained; don't
finger sweep; don't shake them; don't panic
Common signs and symptoms in a child who is ill?
- answer-quiet; drowsy; low activity level; coughing/sneezing; skin color/rashes;
sores/bruises; discharge from eyes, ears or nose; red, irritated eyes
define universal precautions and give 3 examples
- answer-strategy which requires caregivers to treat blood, or any bodily fluid of all
persons as potential source of infection.
1. wear gloves 2. cover open wounds 3. dispose of used gloves
dehydration signs?
- answer-dry to very dry mouth. little or no tears when crying. less active and very
fussy. less wet diapers or bathroom trips. eyes sunken
describe how to act when a child is injured?
- answer-Always be honest but positive; remain calm; treat the child as a person;
encourage child to express feelings; encourage child to talk/think about something
