DCF 45 HOURS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (CGDR): Specific body changes and
increases in the child's size such as height, weight, head circumference and BMI -
ANSWER -Growth
CGDR: An increase in complexity, a change from relatively simple to more complicated
and invoices progression where child gains refined knowledge, behaviors, and skills -
ANSWER -Development
CGDR: The following are similarities between children in growth - ANSWER -1. growth
proceeds from head down
2. control of head and neck first, then arms, then legs
3. brain. heart, and spinal cord are fully functional at birth
4. arm and leg muscles first then fingers and toes
CGDR: The following are 5 basic principles of child growth and development -
ANSWER -1. developmental sequence is similar for all
2. development proceeds from general to specific
3. development in continuous
4. development proceeds at different rates
5. all areas of development are interrelated
CGDR: Principle 1 - ANSWER -children develop in relatively the same way, there is a
typical sequence of development that occurs as the child grows, behaviors and skills
emerge in the same order
CGDR: Principle 2 - ANSWER -body changes in a sequence and gives new abilities; as
brain develops, cognitive skills improve
CGDR: Principle 3 - ANSWER -there is a continuity from one phase of development to
the next , children continue to add behaviors as they perfect others (Ex: language,
cooing>words)
CGDR: Principle 4 - ANSWER -Sequence of development is the same but the rate is
different, development is constant but not uniform
CGDR: Principle 5 - ANSWER -The developmental domains influence development in
others areas
CGDR: 5 levels of Maslows Hierarchy - ANSWER -1. physical (food)
2. security (stability)
3.belonging (social, love, acceptance)
, 4. esteem needs (importance)
5. self-actualization (empathy)
CGDR: What does Maslows hierarchy mean to child care professionals? - ANSWER -
Basic needs must be met first, if not, self-worth suffers. awareness of family
circumstances can help know what needs are or are not being met.
CGDR: four stages of conflict (Erik Erikson) - ANSWER -1. trust vs. mistrust: infant
2. autonomy vs, shame and doubt: toddler
3. initiative vs. guilt: Preschool
4. industry vs. inferiority: grade school
HEALTH SAFETY & NUTRITION (HSAN): The three A's of a healthy child are -
ANSWER -1. Appetite ( eats a substantial amount of food, consumes a variety of food,
interested in eating, appears content after eating)
2. Appearance (clear bright eyes, clear skin, well-developed muscles, gains steadily in
height and body weight)
3. Activity (has plenty of energy, is alert, sleeps soundly, few aches and pains)
HSAN: A good way of preventing, identifying, and controlling illness in a child care
environment - ANSWER -Daily health checks (behavior, face & body, other signs)
HSAN: May be a warning sign that the body has an infection and needs treatment
before the infection can become harmful - ANSWER -fever
HSAN: The best way to take a temperature - ANSWER -Is to use a digital thermometer
with a disposable sheath
HSAN: If dehydration is sever, the following will occur - ANSWER -eyes are sunken,
hands and feet are cool and blotchy, pulse may seem weak, child will not urinate for
hours
HSAN: for mild diarrhea, do not give - ANSWER -milk. it has a high concentration of
minerals and salt.
IDENTIFYING AND REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT (CAAN): Three
children die as a result of child abuse in the home in the US each - ANSWER -day
CAAN: How many people report child abuse when faced with an actual situation? -
ANSWER -1/3
CAAN: What is the single, leading cause of death for children ages four and younger? -
ANSWER -Child abuse and neglect
CAAN: On average, child abuse is reported somewhere in the US every - ANSWER -10
seconds
ANSWERS
CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (CGDR): Specific body changes and
increases in the child's size such as height, weight, head circumference and BMI -
ANSWER -Growth
CGDR: An increase in complexity, a change from relatively simple to more complicated
and invoices progression where child gains refined knowledge, behaviors, and skills -
ANSWER -Development
CGDR: The following are similarities between children in growth - ANSWER -1. growth
proceeds from head down
2. control of head and neck first, then arms, then legs
3. brain. heart, and spinal cord are fully functional at birth
4. arm and leg muscles first then fingers and toes
CGDR: The following are 5 basic principles of child growth and development -
ANSWER -1. developmental sequence is similar for all
2. development proceeds from general to specific
3. development in continuous
4. development proceeds at different rates
5. all areas of development are interrelated
CGDR: Principle 1 - ANSWER -children develop in relatively the same way, there is a
typical sequence of development that occurs as the child grows, behaviors and skills
emerge in the same order
CGDR: Principle 2 - ANSWER -body changes in a sequence and gives new abilities; as
brain develops, cognitive skills improve
CGDR: Principle 3 - ANSWER -there is a continuity from one phase of development to
the next , children continue to add behaviors as they perfect others (Ex: language,
cooing>words)
CGDR: Principle 4 - ANSWER -Sequence of development is the same but the rate is
different, development is constant but not uniform
CGDR: Principle 5 - ANSWER -The developmental domains influence development in
others areas
CGDR: 5 levels of Maslows Hierarchy - ANSWER -1. physical (food)
2. security (stability)
3.belonging (social, love, acceptance)
, 4. esteem needs (importance)
5. self-actualization (empathy)
CGDR: What does Maslows hierarchy mean to child care professionals? - ANSWER -
Basic needs must be met first, if not, self-worth suffers. awareness of family
circumstances can help know what needs are or are not being met.
CGDR: four stages of conflict (Erik Erikson) - ANSWER -1. trust vs. mistrust: infant
2. autonomy vs, shame and doubt: toddler
3. initiative vs. guilt: Preschool
4. industry vs. inferiority: grade school
HEALTH SAFETY & NUTRITION (HSAN): The three A's of a healthy child are -
ANSWER -1. Appetite ( eats a substantial amount of food, consumes a variety of food,
interested in eating, appears content after eating)
2. Appearance (clear bright eyes, clear skin, well-developed muscles, gains steadily in
height and body weight)
3. Activity (has plenty of energy, is alert, sleeps soundly, few aches and pains)
HSAN: A good way of preventing, identifying, and controlling illness in a child care
environment - ANSWER -Daily health checks (behavior, face & body, other signs)
HSAN: May be a warning sign that the body has an infection and needs treatment
before the infection can become harmful - ANSWER -fever
HSAN: The best way to take a temperature - ANSWER -Is to use a digital thermometer
with a disposable sheath
HSAN: If dehydration is sever, the following will occur - ANSWER -eyes are sunken,
hands and feet are cool and blotchy, pulse may seem weak, child will not urinate for
hours
HSAN: for mild diarrhea, do not give - ANSWER -milk. it has a high concentration of
minerals and salt.
IDENTIFYING AND REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT (CAAN): Three
children die as a result of child abuse in the home in the US each - ANSWER -day
CAAN: How many people report child abuse when faced with an actual situation? -
ANSWER -1/3
CAAN: What is the single, leading cause of death for children ages four and younger? -
ANSWER -Child abuse and neglect
CAAN: On average, child abuse is reported somewhere in the US every - ANSWER -10
seconds
