DCF HEALTH SAFETY NUTRITION EXAM SCRIPT
2026 ANSWERS INCLUDED
◉ A socially healthy child. Answer: is friendly most of the time,
interacts with other children, and enjoys quiet activities that require
concentration.
◉ A mentally healthy child. Answer: is interested in new
experiences, and is usually confident and adaptable.
◉ The three A's of a healthy child are:. Answer: Appetite,
Appearance, and Activity.
◉ The term "special needs". Answer: refers to children who have
medical, physical, emotional, or behavioral conditions that delay or
affect development.
◉ Short term illness. Answer: requires special attention for a brief
period of time.
◉ Short-term illness vs. long term illness. Answer: -Ear infection vs.
hearing loss
-A common cold vs. asthma
,-A sprained ankle vs. a foot deformity
-Distress over a fight with another child vs. depression caused by a
significant life event
◉ Sick Child. Answer: -Weepy or red eyes
-Sores, unusual spots, or rashes
-Looks tired
-Poor appetite
-Appears distressed
◉ Healthy Child. Answer: -Clear, bright eyes
-Clear skin
-Active
-Typical growth and weight gain
-Appears happy/content
◉ When making a health assessment it is important to observe a
child's. Answer: behavior, face, and body characteristics
◉ Daily health checks are a good way of. Answer: preventing,
identifying, and controlling illness in a child care environment.
, ◉ The main goals are. Answer: to know the children in your care and
to provide good care.
◉ Daily health checks will help you. Answer: know your children's
routine behavior, reduce the spread of infection, draw attention to
children with obvious signs of illness, and foster good
communication with parents.
◉ The (Behavior) signs to observe in a daily health check. Answer: -
General mood (unusually quiet, irritable, drowsy, or restless)
-Unusual behavior
-Activity level
-Breathing difficulties (labored)
-Severe coughing or sneezing
-Hoarseness
◉ The (Physical) signs to observe in a daily health check. Answer: -
Skin color (flushed or pale, dry or clammy, hot)
-Unusual spots, rashes
-Swelling or bruises
-Sores
-Discharge from nose, ears, eyes
-Eyes red, irritated, sensitive to light
2026 ANSWERS INCLUDED
◉ A socially healthy child. Answer: is friendly most of the time,
interacts with other children, and enjoys quiet activities that require
concentration.
◉ A mentally healthy child. Answer: is interested in new
experiences, and is usually confident and adaptable.
◉ The three A's of a healthy child are:. Answer: Appetite,
Appearance, and Activity.
◉ The term "special needs". Answer: refers to children who have
medical, physical, emotional, or behavioral conditions that delay or
affect development.
◉ Short term illness. Answer: requires special attention for a brief
period of time.
◉ Short-term illness vs. long term illness. Answer: -Ear infection vs.
hearing loss
-A common cold vs. asthma
,-A sprained ankle vs. a foot deformity
-Distress over a fight with another child vs. depression caused by a
significant life event
◉ Sick Child. Answer: -Weepy or red eyes
-Sores, unusual spots, or rashes
-Looks tired
-Poor appetite
-Appears distressed
◉ Healthy Child. Answer: -Clear, bright eyes
-Clear skin
-Active
-Typical growth and weight gain
-Appears happy/content
◉ When making a health assessment it is important to observe a
child's. Answer: behavior, face, and body characteristics
◉ Daily health checks are a good way of. Answer: preventing,
identifying, and controlling illness in a child care environment.
, ◉ The main goals are. Answer: to know the children in your care and
to provide good care.
◉ Daily health checks will help you. Answer: know your children's
routine behavior, reduce the spread of infection, draw attention to
children with obvious signs of illness, and foster good
communication with parents.
◉ The (Behavior) signs to observe in a daily health check. Answer: -
General mood (unusually quiet, irritable, drowsy, or restless)
-Unusual behavior
-Activity level
-Breathing difficulties (labored)
-Severe coughing or sneezing
-Hoarseness
◉ The (Physical) signs to observe in a daily health check. Answer: -
Skin color (flushed or pale, dry or clammy, hot)
-Unusual spots, rashes
-Swelling or bruises
-Sores
-Discharge from nose, ears, eyes
-Eyes red, irritated, sensitive to light
