DCF HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION,
HSAN - HEALTH, SAFETY AND
NUTRITION, CAAN - IDENTIFYING AND
REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND
NEGLECT, (CGDR) CHILD GROWTH AND
CAAN-IDENTIFYING & REPORTING
CHILD ABUSE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Activity signs of a healthy child are - ANSWER -Has plenty of energy (not hyperactive),
is alert, sleeps soundly and has few aches and pains.
Emotional health of a healthy child are - ANSWER -a child who usually reflects happy,
cheerful feelings
Social health of a healthy child are - ANSWER -a child who is friendly most of the time,
interacts with other children and enjoys quiet activities that require concentration.
Menal health of a healthy child are - ANSWER -a child who is interested in new
experiences and is usually confident and adaptable.
Is a child with short-term emotional illness or disability a child with special needs. -
ANSWER -No
Can you give examples of short-term illness or disability? - ANSWER -Ear infections vs.
hearing loss; cold vs. asthma; sprained ankle vs. foot deformity; distress over fight vs.
depression
What can you do to know what is normal for a particular child? - ANSWER -Ask the
parents for signs of well-being and their child normal displays.
Daily checks are a good way of: - ANSWER -preventing, identifing and controlling
illness in a child care environment.
Signs to observe in a daily health check in Behavior is: - ANSWER -general mood
(quiet, irritable, drousy, restless), unusual behavior, activity level, breathing difficulities,
severe coughing, sneezing, hoarseness.
,Signs to observe in a daily health check in general: - ANSWER -bowel movements
(change in color, oder, frequency), pain (screaming, crying, head-rolling), skin marks
(rashes, bruises, cuts)
Appetite - ANSWER -desire to eat
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) - ANSWER -A virus infection that
renders the body incapable of fighting off the most common diseases and is usually
fatal. This is considered to be the end stage of a HIV diagnosis.
Clean - ANSWER -To remove dirt, debris and germs by scrubbing and washing with
soap (or detergent) and water. The process does not necessary kill germs, but lowers
the risk of spreading infection.
Communicable Disease - ANSWER -Disease that can be spread from one person to
another.
Dehydration - ANSWER -Excessive water loss from the body or from an organ or bodily
part.
Disease - ANSWER -an illness
Disinfectant - ANSWER -To kill germs on surfaces or objects by using chemicals to
lower the risk of spreading infection
DTP - ANSWER -A vaccine for three diseases: diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw) and
pertussis (whooping cough)
Evacuation Plan - ANSWER -Procedures for getting children and staff out of the
building; applied during the fire drills and any other emergency situation.
What are the qualities of a Healthy Environment? - ANSWER -Clean work and play
area, proper hygiene practices, implementation and routine practice of a written health
policy.
Why establish and follow a written health policy? - ANSWER -It is an effective way of
maintaining a safe and healthy child care program.
How do you know if your program has a written policy? - ANSWER -Ask your VPK
program director and it usually posted in various areas like sink, kitchen, table
Why should policies be written? - ANSWER -1. To ensure parents and child care
professionals are aware of procedures 2 to make sure everyone follows same rules.
How is each sense used to observe a child (touch)? - ANSWER -Check for too much
warmth or coldness.
,How is each sense used to observe a child (smell)? - ANSWER -Check for a bad smell
or a change of smell.
How is each sense used to observe a child (taste)? - ANSWER -Ask child if they taste
something funny
How is each sense used to observe a child (sound)? - ANSWER -Check for breathing is
it easy or ragged, etc.
How is each sense used to observe a child (sight)? - ANSWER -First observation of
seeing a child's appearance and check all areas from head to toe.
The three A's of a healthy child are - ANSWER -Appetite, Appearance and Activity
Appetite signs of a healthy child are - ANSWER -Can eat an appropriate amount of food
at meal times. Will Consume a variety of foods. Is interested in eating? Appears content
after meals/snacks.
Appearance signs of healthy child are - ANSWER -Has clear, bright eyes, clear skin,
age appropriate muscles, gains steadily in height/body weight
Health - ANSWER -The total well being of the physical body (including the emotions,
the mind and the spirit) and the absence of disease or other abnormal condition.
Health Assessment - ANSWER -An estimate of the state of health of a child based upon
observation of his or her health history and measurements of physical growth.
Health History - ANSWER -A record of major health (and illness) events in a child's life
including immunization information.
Hepatitis B - ANSWER -Serious viral disease of the liver involving gradual loss of
appetite, abdominal discomfort, nausea and vomiting, joint pain and rash. Often
jaundice (yellowish tint of eyes and skin) appears later.
Hib - ANSWER -A bacteria that is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis as well as
pneumonia, joint or bone infections and throat inflammations. This occurs most often in
children during the first five years of life.
HIV Positive - ANSWER -Indication through a blood test that one has been infected by
the HIV virus, a virus that causes AIDS.
Hunger - ANSWER -A physical need for food.
Immunization - ANSWER -Administration of a vaccine to make the body build up a
defense against a disease.
, Impermeable surface - ANSWER -A surface that is resistant to water, chemicals and
other fluids. These surfaces are required in areas such as changing stations, playpens,
cots and sleeping mats.
Isolation Area - ANSWER -A designated area or a child who becomes ill at the facility.
MMR - ANSWER -A vaccine for three diseases; mumps, measles and rubela (Geman
measles)
Nutrients - ANSWER -Specific substances contained in food, which are necessary for
good health such as proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and fats.
Nutrition - ANSWER -The foods that we eat and how our body uses them.
Nutrition Education - ANSWER -Teaching nutrition to prepare children to make correct
food choices.
Safety Hazards - ANSWER -Things in the environment that can be identified as
dangerous to one's health and welfare.
Sanitize - ANSWER -The process of destroying or reducing organisms to a safe level.
Includes properly cleaned equipment and surfaces, such as sinks and sleep mats.
Snacks - ANSWER -Any food eaten between formal meals.
Substance Abuse - ANSWER -On-going use of a substance which is formally
considered harmful to the body and is often illegal (i.e. drugs, alcohol, tobacco)
Substance Exposed Infants/Children (birth to 12) - ANSWER -Infants and children
whose mothers have taken one or more illegal drugs while pregnant.
OPV - ANSWER -A vaccine fo polio which is given orally
Vaccine - ANSWER -A group of substances that produce immunity to disease in a
person.
Heat Exhaustion - ANSWER -The 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. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to quart of water. Take action! Parents should be
notified.
Heat Stroke - ANSWER -Occurs because of prolonged exposure to very hot conditions.
The mechanism in the brain that regulates body temperature stops functioning, and the
body's temperature rapidly rises to 104 degree Fahrenheit. The person becomes
HSAN - HEALTH, SAFETY AND
NUTRITION, CAAN - IDENTIFYING AND
REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND
NEGLECT, (CGDR) CHILD GROWTH AND
CAAN-IDENTIFYING & REPORTING
CHILD ABUSE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Activity signs of a healthy child are - ANSWER -Has plenty of energy (not hyperactive),
is alert, sleeps soundly and has few aches and pains.
Emotional health of a healthy child are - ANSWER -a child who usually reflects happy,
cheerful feelings
Social health of a healthy child are - ANSWER -a child who is friendly most of the time,
interacts with other children and enjoys quiet activities that require concentration.
Menal health of a healthy child are - ANSWER -a child who is interested in new
experiences and is usually confident and adaptable.
Is a child with short-term emotional illness or disability a child with special needs. -
ANSWER -No
Can you give examples of short-term illness or disability? - ANSWER -Ear infections vs.
hearing loss; cold vs. asthma; sprained ankle vs. foot deformity; distress over fight vs.
depression
What can you do to know what is normal for a particular child? - ANSWER -Ask the
parents for signs of well-being and their child normal displays.
Daily checks are a good way of: - ANSWER -preventing, identifing and controlling
illness in a child care environment.
Signs to observe in a daily health check in Behavior is: - ANSWER -general mood
(quiet, irritable, drousy, restless), unusual behavior, activity level, breathing difficulities,
severe coughing, sneezing, hoarseness.
,Signs to observe in a daily health check in general: - ANSWER -bowel movements
(change in color, oder, frequency), pain (screaming, crying, head-rolling), skin marks
(rashes, bruises, cuts)
Appetite - ANSWER -desire to eat
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) - ANSWER -A virus infection that
renders the body incapable of fighting off the most common diseases and is usually
fatal. This is considered to be the end stage of a HIV diagnosis.
Clean - ANSWER -To remove dirt, debris and germs by scrubbing and washing with
soap (or detergent) and water. The process does not necessary kill germs, but lowers
the risk of spreading infection.
Communicable Disease - ANSWER -Disease that can be spread from one person to
another.
Dehydration - ANSWER -Excessive water loss from the body or from an organ or bodily
part.
Disease - ANSWER -an illness
Disinfectant - ANSWER -To kill germs on surfaces or objects by using chemicals to
lower the risk of spreading infection
DTP - ANSWER -A vaccine for three diseases: diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw) and
pertussis (whooping cough)
Evacuation Plan - ANSWER -Procedures for getting children and staff out of the
building; applied during the fire drills and any other emergency situation.
What are the qualities of a Healthy Environment? - ANSWER -Clean work and play
area, proper hygiene practices, implementation and routine practice of a written health
policy.
Why establish and follow a written health policy? - ANSWER -It is an effective way of
maintaining a safe and healthy child care program.
How do you know if your program has a written policy? - ANSWER -Ask your VPK
program director and it usually posted in various areas like sink, kitchen, table
Why should policies be written? - ANSWER -1. To ensure parents and child care
professionals are aware of procedures 2 to make sure everyone follows same rules.
How is each sense used to observe a child (touch)? - ANSWER -Check for too much
warmth or coldness.
,How is each sense used to observe a child (smell)? - ANSWER -Check for a bad smell
or a change of smell.
How is each sense used to observe a child (taste)? - ANSWER -Ask child if they taste
something funny
How is each sense used to observe a child (sound)? - ANSWER -Check for breathing is
it easy or ragged, etc.
How is each sense used to observe a child (sight)? - ANSWER -First observation of
seeing a child's appearance and check all areas from head to toe.
The three A's of a healthy child are - ANSWER -Appetite, Appearance and Activity
Appetite signs of a healthy child are - ANSWER -Can eat an appropriate amount of food
at meal times. Will Consume a variety of foods. Is interested in eating? Appears content
after meals/snacks.
Appearance signs of healthy child are - ANSWER -Has clear, bright eyes, clear skin,
age appropriate muscles, gains steadily in height/body weight
Health - ANSWER -The total well being of the physical body (including the emotions,
the mind and the spirit) and the absence of disease or other abnormal condition.
Health Assessment - ANSWER -An estimate of the state of health of a child based upon
observation of his or her health history and measurements of physical growth.
Health History - ANSWER -A record of major health (and illness) events in a child's life
including immunization information.
Hepatitis B - ANSWER -Serious viral disease of the liver involving gradual loss of
appetite, abdominal discomfort, nausea and vomiting, joint pain and rash. Often
jaundice (yellowish tint of eyes and skin) appears later.
Hib - ANSWER -A bacteria that is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis as well as
pneumonia, joint or bone infections and throat inflammations. This occurs most often in
children during the first five years of life.
HIV Positive - ANSWER -Indication through a blood test that one has been infected by
the HIV virus, a virus that causes AIDS.
Hunger - ANSWER -A physical need for food.
Immunization - ANSWER -Administration of a vaccine to make the body build up a
defense against a disease.
, Impermeable surface - ANSWER -A surface that is resistant to water, chemicals and
other fluids. These surfaces are required in areas such as changing stations, playpens,
cots and sleeping mats.
Isolation Area - ANSWER -A designated area or a child who becomes ill at the facility.
MMR - ANSWER -A vaccine for three diseases; mumps, measles and rubela (Geman
measles)
Nutrients - ANSWER -Specific substances contained in food, which are necessary for
good health such as proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and fats.
Nutrition - ANSWER -The foods that we eat and how our body uses them.
Nutrition Education - ANSWER -Teaching nutrition to prepare children to make correct
food choices.
Safety Hazards - ANSWER -Things in the environment that can be identified as
dangerous to one's health and welfare.
Sanitize - ANSWER -The process of destroying or reducing organisms to a safe level.
Includes properly cleaned equipment and surfaces, such as sinks and sleep mats.
Snacks - ANSWER -Any food eaten between formal meals.
Substance Abuse - ANSWER -On-going use of a substance which is formally
considered harmful to the body and is often illegal (i.e. drugs, alcohol, tobacco)
Substance Exposed Infants/Children (birth to 12) - ANSWER -Infants and children
whose mothers have taken one or more illegal drugs while pregnant.
OPV - ANSWER -A vaccine fo polio which is given orally
Vaccine - ANSWER -A group of substances that produce immunity to disease in a
person.
Heat Exhaustion - ANSWER -The 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. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to quart of water. Take action! Parents should be
notified.
Heat Stroke - ANSWER -Occurs because of prolonged exposure to very hot conditions.
The mechanism in the brain that regulates body temperature stops functioning, and the
body's temperature rapidly rises to 104 degree Fahrenheit. The person becomes
