DCF Health, Safety & Nutrition Test Guide 2025: Certification Practice & Study

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DCF CERTIFICATION TEST - HEALTH, SAFETY &

NUTRITION (2025 NEW UPDATE) | QUESTIONS WITH

VERIFIED AND COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

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)

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_____ 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

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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,

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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)