(HSAN) Health, Safety, and Nutrition Questions
with Correct Answers 2025-2026 Rated A+
Appetite - CORRECT ANSWER -A desire to eat
Impermeable Surface - CORRECT ANSWER -
a surface that is resistant to water, chemicals and other fluids; required in areas such as changi
ng tables, playpens, cots, and sleeping mats
Safety hazards - CORRECT ANSWER -
things in the environment that can be identified as dangerous to a person's health and welfare
Nutrition - CORRECT ANSWER -the foods that we eat and how our body uses them
Sanitize - CORRECT ANSWER -the process of destroying or reducing organisms to a safe level
Immunizations - CORRECT ANSWER -
Administration of a vaccine to make the body build up a defense against a disease
Clean - CORRECT ANSWER -
to remove dirt, debris, and germs by scrubbing and washing with soap (or detergent) and wate
r--The process does not necessarily kill germs, but lowers the risk of spreading infection.
Disinfect - CORRECT ANSWER -
to kill germs on surfaces or objects by using chemicals to lower the risk of spreading infection
Vaccine - CORRECT ANSWER -
A group of substances that produce immunity to disease in a person
, Communicable Disease - CORRECT ANSWER -
Disease that can be spread from one person to another
Evacuation Plan - CORRECT ANSWER -
procedures for getting children and staff out of a building, e.g. fire drills
Isolation Area - CORRECT ANSWER -A designated area for a child who becomes ill at a facility
Daily health checks are a good way to - CORRECT ANSWER -
prevent, identify, and control illness in a child care environment
Syptoms of heat exhaustion - CORRECT ANSWER -
may include excessive sweating and a rapid pulse. Other symptoms may include: cool, moist sk
in, dizziness, faintness, muscle cramps, headache, and
nausea.
Heat Stroke - CORRECT 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 degrees Fahrenheit.
The person becomes flushed, with hot, dry skin and a
strong, rapid pulse. He or she quickly becomes
confused or unconscious.
Symptoms of dehydration - CORRECT ANSWER -
Dry to very dry mouth. Little or no tears when crying.
Less active than usual, or very fussy. Infant will wet
less than 6 diapers a day; a child will make fewer trips
with Correct Answers 2025-2026 Rated A+
Appetite - CORRECT ANSWER -A desire to eat
Impermeable Surface - CORRECT ANSWER -
a surface that is resistant to water, chemicals and other fluids; required in areas such as changi
ng tables, playpens, cots, and sleeping mats
Safety hazards - CORRECT ANSWER -
things in the environment that can be identified as dangerous to a person's health and welfare
Nutrition - CORRECT ANSWER -the foods that we eat and how our body uses them
Sanitize - CORRECT ANSWER -the process of destroying or reducing organisms to a safe level
Immunizations - CORRECT ANSWER -
Administration of a vaccine to make the body build up a defense against a disease
Clean - CORRECT ANSWER -
to remove dirt, debris, and germs by scrubbing and washing with soap (or detergent) and wate
r--The process does not necessarily kill germs, but lowers the risk of spreading infection.
Disinfect - CORRECT ANSWER -
to kill germs on surfaces or objects by using chemicals to lower the risk of spreading infection
Vaccine - CORRECT ANSWER -
A group of substances that produce immunity to disease in a person
, Communicable Disease - CORRECT ANSWER -
Disease that can be spread from one person to another
Evacuation Plan - CORRECT ANSWER -
procedures for getting children and staff out of a building, e.g. fire drills
Isolation Area - CORRECT ANSWER -A designated area for a child who becomes ill at a facility
Daily health checks are a good way to - CORRECT ANSWER -
prevent, identify, and control illness in a child care environment
Syptoms of heat exhaustion - CORRECT ANSWER -
may include excessive sweating and a rapid pulse. Other symptoms may include: cool, moist sk
in, dizziness, faintness, muscle cramps, headache, and
nausea.
Heat Stroke - CORRECT 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 degrees Fahrenheit.
The person becomes flushed, with hot, dry skin and a
strong, rapid pulse. He or she quickly becomes
confused or unconscious.
Symptoms of dehydration - CORRECT ANSWER -
Dry to very dry mouth. Little or no tears when crying.
Less active than usual, or very fussy. Infant will wet
less than 6 diapers a day; a child will make fewer trips
