DCF Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Exam Questions and Answers21
Procedures to safe teeth brushing: - ANSWERS -Squeeze toothpaste on a child-size toothbrust.
Use no more than a dot the size of pea and has been approved by Amer. dentist Assoc. Remind
child to not swallow. Teach to se short back and forth brushing on all surfaces of teeth and gum
line, back molars and then spit out toothpaste and rinse with water or mouthwash.
Age appropiate food choices these may help: - ANSWERS -Grind up tough foods
Cut food into small pieces or then strips
Cut round foods, such as hot dogs into strips rather then rough pieces.
Remove all bones from fish, chicken and meat
Cook food until it is soft.
Take out seeds and pits from fruits
Make sure children eat ___________.
Encourage to sit _____ in their places.
Remind them to _______ _______ well before swallowing. - ANSWERS -Slowly, Quietly, Chew
food
Do not serve foods that may be choking hazards like - ANSWERS -raisons, dried fruits, hotdogs,
hard candy, peanuts, popcorn, corn chips
What not to do when a child is choking? - ANSWERS -Don't hit back, Don'ts attempt First Aird
unless you are trained to perform it, Don't perform the Heimlich Maneuver unless you are
trained to do it, Don't finger swipe the mouth- you could push the object further inside mouth,
Dont shake child or try to put head between knees, Don't panic in front of the child.
,How to help a choking child? - ANSWERS -If a child is choking on a food or an object, watch him
closely. Allow him to cough as he may dislodge the object himself. If the child is turning blue,
call 911 and help. Begin the Heimlich Maneuver if you ar certified. Never leave a choking child
alone.
What are the qualities of a Healthy Environment? - ANSWERS -Clean work and play area, proper
hygiene practices, implementation and routine practice of a writen health policy.
Why establish and follow a written health policy? - ANSWERS -It is an effective way of
maintaining a safe and healthy child care program.
How do you know if your program has a written policy? - ANSWERS -Ask your VPK program
director and it usually posted in various areas like sink, kitchen, table
Why should policies be written? - ANSWERS -1. To ensure parents and child care professionals
are aware of procedures 2 to make sure everyone follows same rules.
How is each sense used to observe a child (touch)? - ANSWERS -Check for too much warmth or
coldness.
How is each sense used to observe a child (smell)? - ANSWERS -Check for a bad smell or a
change of smell.
How is each sense used to observe a child (taste)? - ANSWERS -Ask child if they taste something
funny
How is each sense used to observe a child (sound)? - ANSWERS -Check for breathing is it easy or
ragged, etc.
, How is each sense used to observe a child (sight)? - ANSWERS -First observation of seeing a
child's appearance and check all areas from head to toe.
The three A's of a healthy child are - ANSWERS -Appetite, Appearance and Activity
Appetite signs of a healthy child are - ANSWERS -Can eat an appropriate amount of food at meal
times. Will Consume a variety of foods. Is interested in eating? Appears content after
meals/snacks.
Appearance signs of healthy child are - ANSWERS -Has clear, bright eyes, clear skin, age
appriopiate muscles, gains steadily in height/body weight
Activity signs of a healthy child are - ANSWERS -Has plenty of energy (not hyperactive), is alert,
sleeps soundly and has few aches and pains.
Emotional health of a healthy child are - ANSWERS -a child who usually reflects happy, cheerful
feelings
Social health of a healthy child are - ANSWERS -a child who is friendly most of the time,
interacts with other children and enjoys quiet activities that require concentration.
Menal health of a healthy child are - ANSWERS -a child who is interested in new experiences
and is usally confident and adaptable.
Is a child with short-term emotional illness or disability a child with special needs. - ANSWERS -
No
Can you give examples of short-term illness or disability? - ANSWERS -Ear infections vs. hearing
loss; cold vs. asthma; sprained ankle vs. foot deformity; distress over fight vs. depression
Exam Questions and Answers21
Procedures to safe teeth brushing: - ANSWERS -Squeeze toothpaste on a child-size toothbrust.
Use no more than a dot the size of pea and has been approved by Amer. dentist Assoc. Remind
child to not swallow. Teach to se short back and forth brushing on all surfaces of teeth and gum
line, back molars and then spit out toothpaste and rinse with water or mouthwash.
Age appropiate food choices these may help: - ANSWERS -Grind up tough foods
Cut food into small pieces or then strips
Cut round foods, such as hot dogs into strips rather then rough pieces.
Remove all bones from fish, chicken and meat
Cook food until it is soft.
Take out seeds and pits from fruits
Make sure children eat ___________.
Encourage to sit _____ in their places.
Remind them to _______ _______ well before swallowing. - ANSWERS -Slowly, Quietly, Chew
food
Do not serve foods that may be choking hazards like - ANSWERS -raisons, dried fruits, hotdogs,
hard candy, peanuts, popcorn, corn chips
What not to do when a child is choking? - ANSWERS -Don't hit back, Don'ts attempt First Aird
unless you are trained to perform it, Don't perform the Heimlich Maneuver unless you are
trained to do it, Don't finger swipe the mouth- you could push the object further inside mouth,
Dont shake child or try to put head between knees, Don't panic in front of the child.
,How to help a choking child? - ANSWERS -If a child is choking on a food or an object, watch him
closely. Allow him to cough as he may dislodge the object himself. If the child is turning blue,
call 911 and help. Begin the Heimlich Maneuver if you ar certified. Never leave a choking child
alone.
What are the qualities of a Healthy Environment? - ANSWERS -Clean work and play area, proper
hygiene practices, implementation and routine practice of a writen health policy.
Why establish and follow a written health policy? - ANSWERS -It is an effective way of
maintaining a safe and healthy child care program.
How do you know if your program has a written policy? - ANSWERS -Ask your VPK program
director and it usually posted in various areas like sink, kitchen, table
Why should policies be written? - ANSWERS -1. To ensure parents and child care professionals
are aware of procedures 2 to make sure everyone follows same rules.
How is each sense used to observe a child (touch)? - ANSWERS -Check for too much warmth or
coldness.
How is each sense used to observe a child (smell)? - ANSWERS -Check for a bad smell or a
change of smell.
How is each sense used to observe a child (taste)? - ANSWERS -Ask child if they taste something
funny
How is each sense used to observe a child (sound)? - ANSWERS -Check for breathing is it easy or
ragged, etc.
, How is each sense used to observe a child (sight)? - ANSWERS -First observation of seeing a
child's appearance and check all areas from head to toe.
The three A's of a healthy child are - ANSWERS -Appetite, Appearance and Activity
Appetite signs of a healthy child are - ANSWERS -Can eat an appropriate amount of food at meal
times. Will Consume a variety of foods. Is interested in eating? Appears content after
meals/snacks.
Appearance signs of healthy child are - ANSWERS -Has clear, bright eyes, clear skin, age
appriopiate muscles, gains steadily in height/body weight
Activity signs of a healthy child are - ANSWERS -Has plenty of energy (not hyperactive), is alert,
sleeps soundly and has few aches and pains.
Emotional health of a healthy child are - ANSWERS -a child who usually reflects happy, cheerful
feelings
Social health of a healthy child are - ANSWERS -a child who is friendly most of the time,
interacts with other children and enjoys quiet activities that require concentration.
Menal health of a healthy child are - ANSWERS -a child who is interested in new experiences
and is usally confident and adaptable.
Is a child with short-term emotional illness or disability a child with special needs. - ANSWERS -
No
Can you give examples of short-term illness or disability? - ANSWERS -Ear infections vs. hearing
loss; cold vs. asthma; sprained ankle vs. foot deformity; distress over fight vs. depression
