DCF Certification Test - Health, Safety &
Nutrition Questions with correct
Answers
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)
_____ 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
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,
Nutrition Questions with correct
Answers
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)
_____ 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
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,
