HSAN- Health, Safety, and Nutrition
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Characteristic of a healthy environment that promote good health practices include - CORRECT
ANSWER - -Clean work and play areas
-proper hygiene practices
-implementation and routine practice of a written health policy
Explain why written policies are important in maintaining a safe and healthy childcare program.
- CORRECT ANSWER - - to ensure parents and childcare professionals are aware of the
procedure
-to make sure everyone follows the same rules
What are the three A's of a healthy child? - CORRECT ANSWER - Appetite, Appearance,
Activity level
Appetite - CORRECT ANSWER - can eat appropriate amount of food at meal time.
consume variety of foods, interested in eating, appears content after meals and snacks
Appearance - CORRECT ANSWER - has clear, bright eyes, clear skin, age-appropriate
muscles, gains steadily in height and body weight
Activity level - CORRECT ANSWER - has plenty of energy (not hyperactive), is alert,
sleeps soundly, has few aches and pain
Why is it important to use more than one sense at a time to observe warning shings? -
CORRECT ANSWER - because you cannot make a complete observation based on 1
small detail
, How are each of the senses used to observe a child: sight - CORRECT ANSWER - look at
the child's complexion; observer for signs of pain/discomfort. ex) limping, droopy eyes, runny
nose.
How are each of the senses used to observe a child: Sound - CORRECT ANSWER - listen
to how the child is breathing; words of how the child feel.
How are each of the senses used to observe a child: Touch - CORRECT ANSWER - does
the child feel warm; flinch when touched
How are each of the senses used to observe a child:Smell - CORRECT ANSWER - pay
attention to how the child smell. ex) their breath
Emotionally healthy child - CORRECT ANSWER - usually reflects happy, cheerful
feelings
Socially healthy child - CORRECT ANSWER - friendly most of the time, interacts with
other children, and enjoys quiet activities that require concentration
Mentally healthy child - CORRECT ANSWER - is interested in new experiences, and is
usually confident and adaptable
Short term Vs. Long term illnesses - CORRECT ANSWER - - ear infection Vs. hearing
loss
-common cold vs. asthma
-strained ankle vs. foot deformity
-distress over a fight with another child vs. depression caused by a significant life event
Daily health checks are a good way of_______ illness in a child care environment - CORRECT
ANSWER - preventing, identifying, and controlling
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Characteristic of a healthy environment that promote good health practices include - CORRECT
ANSWER - -Clean work and play areas
-proper hygiene practices
-implementation and routine practice of a written health policy
Explain why written policies are important in maintaining a safe and healthy childcare program.
- CORRECT ANSWER - - to ensure parents and childcare professionals are aware of the
procedure
-to make sure everyone follows the same rules
What are the three A's of a healthy child? - CORRECT ANSWER - Appetite, Appearance,
Activity level
Appetite - CORRECT ANSWER - can eat appropriate amount of food at meal time.
consume variety of foods, interested in eating, appears content after meals and snacks
Appearance - CORRECT ANSWER - has clear, bright eyes, clear skin, age-appropriate
muscles, gains steadily in height and body weight
Activity level - CORRECT ANSWER - has plenty of energy (not hyperactive), is alert,
sleeps soundly, has few aches and pain
Why is it important to use more than one sense at a time to observe warning shings? -
CORRECT ANSWER - because you cannot make a complete observation based on 1
small detail
, How are each of the senses used to observe a child: sight - CORRECT ANSWER - look at
the child's complexion; observer for signs of pain/discomfort. ex) limping, droopy eyes, runny
nose.
How are each of the senses used to observe a child: Sound - CORRECT ANSWER - listen
to how the child is breathing; words of how the child feel.
How are each of the senses used to observe a child: Touch - CORRECT ANSWER - does
the child feel warm; flinch when touched
How are each of the senses used to observe a child:Smell - CORRECT ANSWER - pay
attention to how the child smell. ex) their breath
Emotionally healthy child - CORRECT ANSWER - usually reflects happy, cheerful
feelings
Socially healthy child - CORRECT ANSWER - friendly most of the time, interacts with
other children, and enjoys quiet activities that require concentration
Mentally healthy child - CORRECT ANSWER - is interested in new experiences, and is
usually confident and adaptable
Short term Vs. Long term illnesses - CORRECT ANSWER - - ear infection Vs. hearing
loss
-common cold vs. asthma
-strained ankle vs. foot deformity
-distress over a fight with another child vs. depression caused by a significant life event
Daily health checks are a good way of_______ illness in a child care environment - CORRECT
ANSWER - preventing, identifying, and controlling
