DCF CERTIFICATION TEST - HEALTH, SAFETY &
NUTRITION
_____ heat breast milk on the stove or in the microwave; - answer-NEVER eat breast milk on the
stove or in the microwave; this destroys the nutrients.
_____ may be a warning sign that the body has an infection and needs treatment before the
infection can become harmful. - answer-Fever
______ ________ _______ is the most effective way of preventing the spread of germs and diseases
in a childcare setting. - answer-PROPER PERSONAL HYGIENE is the most effective way of preventing
the spread of germs and diseases in a childcare setting.
_________ ___________ is a strategy which requires caregivers to treat blood or any bodily fluids of
all persons as potential sources of infection, and its core principle is that proper hygiene and sanitary
conditions are critical in communicable disease control. - answer-Universal precautions is a strategy
which requires caregivers to treat blood or any bodily fluids of all persons as potential sources of
infection, and its core principle is that proper hygiene and sanitary conditions are critical in
communicable disease control.
__________ containers of breast milk. - answer-Refrigerate
- Parasite found in the stools.
- Diarrhea, bloating, abdominal cramps
- Weight loss and weakness - answer-Giardiasis
-Wheezing and coughing
-Blue color around lips
-Rapid breathing - answer-RSV (Respiratory Synctial Virus)
4 Key Points to remember when installing a child restraint seat - answer-Location: Where in the
vehicle it is placed.
Direction: The way the car seat is facing.
Seat Belt Path: Whether or not the belts are correctly threaded through the seat slots.
Tightness: How firmly the seat is held in place.
(Stop To Look and Drive)
Cannot be in contat with other children. - answer-Isolation
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
Children aged _-_ must ride in a properly installed federally approved child restraint seat.
Child _ and _ years of age must use a properly installed, federally approved child restraint seat or
seat belt. - answer-Children aged 0-3 must ride in a properly installed federally approved child
restraint seat.
Child 4 and 5 years of age must use a properly installed, federally approved child restraint seat or
seat belt.
NUTRITION
_____ heat breast milk on the stove or in the microwave; - answer-NEVER eat breast milk on the
stove or in the microwave; this destroys the nutrients.
_____ may be a warning sign that the body has an infection and needs treatment before the
infection can become harmful. - answer-Fever
______ ________ _______ is the most effective way of preventing the spread of germs and diseases
in a childcare setting. - answer-PROPER PERSONAL HYGIENE is the most effective way of preventing
the spread of germs and diseases in a childcare setting.
_________ ___________ is a strategy which requires caregivers to treat blood or any bodily fluids of
all persons as potential sources of infection, and its core principle is that proper hygiene and sanitary
conditions are critical in communicable disease control. - answer-Universal precautions is a strategy
which requires caregivers to treat blood or any bodily fluids of all persons as potential sources of
infection, and its core principle is that proper hygiene and sanitary conditions are critical in
communicable disease control.
__________ containers of breast milk. - answer-Refrigerate
- Parasite found in the stools.
- Diarrhea, bloating, abdominal cramps
- Weight loss and weakness - answer-Giardiasis
-Wheezing and coughing
-Blue color around lips
-Rapid breathing - answer-RSV (Respiratory Synctial Virus)
4 Key Points to remember when installing a child restraint seat - answer-Location: Where in the
vehicle it is placed.
Direction: The way the car seat is facing.
Seat Belt Path: Whether or not the belts are correctly threaded through the seat slots.
Tightness: How firmly the seat is held in place.
(Stop To Look and Drive)
Cannot be in contat with other children. - answer-Isolation
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
Children aged _-_ must ride in a properly installed federally approved child restraint seat.
Child _ and _ years of age must use a properly installed, federally approved child restraint seat or
seat belt. - answer-Children aged 0-3 must ride in a properly installed federally approved child
restraint seat.
Child 4 and 5 years of age must use a properly installed, federally approved child restraint seat or
seat belt.
