DCF Certification Test Health Safety & Nutrition
questions and answers with solutions
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, elevated temperature
(104F skin hot to the touch), strong and rapid pulse, confusion or loss of consciousness.
Immediate medical attention required- call 911. - ANSWER Heat Stroke
Four types of germs: - ANSWER - Bacteria (seen with ordinary microscope; causes strep throat,
impetigo, pinkeye, and some pneumonia; antibiotics help stop growth)
- Virus (smaller than bacteria; causes colds, chicken pox, measles; antibiotics have no effect;
vaccines available)
- Fungi (cause athlete's foot and ringworm effective medication is available)
- Parasites (organisms that live on or in animals and people, lice, effective medication available
for most)
Serious Communicable Diseases (3) - ANSWER - Haemophilus Influenzae B (Hib) (infection that
can lead to meningitis, pneumonia; caused by a germ that spreads through coughing and
sneezing)
- Hepatitis B/C (B- Infection to the liver, vaccine avail, most commonly spread from mother to
infant at birth; C-Disease of the liverr, no vaccine)
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) (virus that causes an increasing loss of immune function
that results in the body becoming unable to fight off infections; less commonly spread by
infected mothers who breastfeed their infants; and exposure of open wounds or mucus
membranes to contaminated blood.)
questions and answers with solutions
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, elevated temperature
(104F skin hot to the touch), strong and rapid pulse, confusion or loss of consciousness.
Immediate medical attention required- call 911. - ANSWER Heat Stroke
Four types of germs: - ANSWER - Bacteria (seen with ordinary microscope; causes strep throat,
impetigo, pinkeye, and some pneumonia; antibiotics help stop growth)
- Virus (smaller than bacteria; causes colds, chicken pox, measles; antibiotics have no effect;
vaccines available)
- Fungi (cause athlete's foot and ringworm effective medication is available)
- Parasites (organisms that live on or in animals and people, lice, effective medication available
for most)
Serious Communicable Diseases (3) - ANSWER - Haemophilus Influenzae B (Hib) (infection that
can lead to meningitis, pneumonia; caused by a germ that spreads through coughing and
sneezing)
- Hepatitis B/C (B- Infection to the liver, vaccine avail, most commonly spread from mother to
infant at birth; C-Disease of the liverr, no vaccine)
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) (virus that causes an increasing loss of immune function
that results in the body becoming unable to fight off infections; less commonly spread by
infected mothers who breastfeed their infants; and exposure of open wounds or mucus
membranes to contaminated blood.)
