DCF Certification Test - Health, Safety &
Nutrition | with Complete Solution
The three A's of a healthy child are: Correct 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. Correct
Answer: Daily Health Checks (includes behavior, face and body, other signs)
_____ may be a warning sign that the body has an infection and needs treatment before the
infection can become harmful. Correct Answer: Fever
The best way to take a temperature is to use a _______ ___________ with a __________ _____.
Correct 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. Correct
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: Correct Answer: - eyes are sunken
- hands and feet are cool and blotchy
- pulse may seem weak and fast
- child will not urinate for hours
For mild diarrhea, do not give ____ Correct 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. Correct 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, confusion or loss of consciousness.
Immediate medical attention required- call 911. Correct Answer: Heat Stroke
Four types of germs: Correct Answer: - Bacteria (seen with ordinary microscope; causes strep
throat, impetigo, pinkeye, and some pneumonia; antibiotics help stop growth)
Nutrition | with Complete Solution
The three A's of a healthy child are: Correct 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. Correct
Answer: Daily Health Checks (includes behavior, face and body, other signs)
_____ may be a warning sign that the body has an infection and needs treatment before the
infection can become harmful. Correct Answer: Fever
The best way to take a temperature is to use a _______ ___________ with a __________ _____.
Correct 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. Correct
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: Correct Answer: - eyes are sunken
- hands and feet are cool and blotchy
- pulse may seem weak and fast
- child will not urinate for hours
For mild diarrhea, do not give ____ Correct 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. Correct 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, confusion or loss of consciousness.
Immediate medical attention required- call 911. Correct Answer: Heat Stroke
Four types of germs: Correct Answer: - Bacteria (seen with ordinary microscope; causes strep
throat, impetigo, pinkeye, and some pneumonia; antibiotics help stop growth)
