DCF Certification Test - Health, Safety &
Nutrition
The three A's of a healthy child are: - Answer-Appetite (eat a substantial amount of food, consume a
variety of food, interested in eating, appears content after eating)
& Appearance (clear bright eyes, clear skin, well-developed muscles, gains steadily in height and body
weight)
& Activity (has plenty of energy, is alert, sleeps soundly, few aches and pains)
Good way of preventing, identifying, and controlling illness in a child care environment. - Answer-Daily
Health Checks (includes behavior, face and body, other signs)
_____ may be a warning sign that the body has an infection and needs treatment before the infection
can become harmful. - Answer-Fever
The best way to take a temperature is to use a _______ ___________ with a __________ _____. -
Answer-The best way to take a temperature is to use a DIGITAL THERMOMETER with a DISPOSABLE
SHEATH.
Orally, ___ degrees or more is a fever. Under arm, ___ degrees or more is a fever. - Answer-Orally, 101
degrees or more is a fever. Under arm, 100 degrees or more is a fever.
, If dehydration is sever, the following will occur: - Answer-- eyes are sunken
- hands and feet are cool and blotchy
- pulse may seem weak and fast
- child will not urinate for hours
For mild diarrhea, do not give ____ - Answer-milk. It has a high concentration of minerals and salt which
could be dangerous to a child with diarrhea.
Occurs when someone who is not used to very hot weather does not get enough liquid and salt. This
condition is caused by excessive sweating. The person's skin becomes pale and clammy, and the person
feels sick, dizzy, and/or faint. Pulse rate and breathing become rapid, and a headache or muscle cramps
may develop. 1) Lay the person down in a cool, quiet place, with feet raised a little. 2) Loosen any tight
clothing and supply water to drink. 3) Add 1 teaspoon of salt to each quart of water. - Answer-Heat
Exhaustion
Caused by prolonged exposure to very hot conditions, not enough fluids and/or salt, body stops
regulating temperature. The person's skin becomes flushed, hot and dry, elevated temperature (104F
skin hot to the touch), strong and rapid pulse, confusion or loss of consciousness. Immediate medical
attention required- call 911. - Answer-Heat Stroke
Four types of germs: - Answer-- Bacteria (seen with ordinary microscope; causes strep throat, impetigo,
pinkeye, and some pneumonia; antibiotics help stop growth)
- Virus (smaller than bacteria; causes colds, chicken pox, measles; antibiotics have no effect; vaccines
available)
- Fungi (cause athlete's foot and ringworm effective medication is available)
- Parasites (organisms that live on or in animals and people, lice, effective medication available for most)
Serious Communicable Diseases (3) - Answer-- Haemophilus Influenzae B (Hib) (infection that can lead
to meningitis, pneumonia; caused by a germ that spreads through coughing and sneezing)
Nutrition
The three A's of a healthy child are: - Answer-Appetite (eat a substantial amount of food, consume a
variety of food, interested in eating, appears content after eating)
& Appearance (clear bright eyes, clear skin, well-developed muscles, gains steadily in height and body
weight)
& Activity (has plenty of energy, is alert, sleeps soundly, few aches and pains)
Good way of preventing, identifying, and controlling illness in a child care environment. - Answer-Daily
Health Checks (includes behavior, face and body, other signs)
_____ may be a warning sign that the body has an infection and needs treatment before the infection
can become harmful. - Answer-Fever
The best way to take a temperature is to use a _______ ___________ with a __________ _____. -
Answer-The best way to take a temperature is to use a DIGITAL THERMOMETER with a DISPOSABLE
SHEATH.
Orally, ___ degrees or more is a fever. Under arm, ___ degrees or more is a fever. - Answer-Orally, 101
degrees or more is a fever. Under arm, 100 degrees or more is a fever.
, If dehydration is sever, the following will occur: - Answer-- eyes are sunken
- hands and feet are cool and blotchy
- pulse may seem weak and fast
- child will not urinate for hours
For mild diarrhea, do not give ____ - Answer-milk. It has a high concentration of minerals and salt which
could be dangerous to a child with diarrhea.
Occurs when someone who is not used to very hot weather does not get enough liquid and salt. This
condition is caused by excessive sweating. The person's skin becomes pale and clammy, and the person
feels sick, dizzy, and/or faint. Pulse rate and breathing become rapid, and a headache or muscle cramps
may develop. 1) Lay the person down in a cool, quiet place, with feet raised a little. 2) Loosen any tight
clothing and supply water to drink. 3) Add 1 teaspoon of salt to each quart of water. - Answer-Heat
Exhaustion
Caused by prolonged exposure to very hot conditions, not enough fluids and/or salt, body stops
regulating temperature. The person's skin becomes flushed, hot and dry, elevated temperature (104F
skin hot to the touch), strong and rapid pulse, confusion or loss of consciousness. Immediate medical
attention required- call 911. - Answer-Heat Stroke
Four types of germs: - Answer-- Bacteria (seen with ordinary microscope; causes strep throat, impetigo,
pinkeye, and some pneumonia; antibiotics help stop growth)
- Virus (smaller than bacteria; causes colds, chicken pox, measles; antibiotics have no effect; vaccines
available)
- Fungi (cause athlete's foot and ringworm effective medication is available)
- Parasites (organisms that live on or in animals and people, lice, effective medication available for most)
Serious Communicable Diseases (3) - Answer-- Haemophilus Influenzae B (Hib) (infection that can lead
to meningitis, pneumonia; caused by a germ that spreads through coughing and sneezing)
