DCF Child Care (HSAN) Health, Safety, and
Nutrition Exam Questions With 100% Verified
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A daily health checklist - ANSWER is beneficial to caregivers because it
helps track patterns that alert caregivers to warning signs.
It is important to remember - ANSWER -Daily health checks are essential
for ensuring the health of children in care -Children's health records are
confidential
Fever - ANSWER may be a warning sign that the body has an infection
and needs treatment before the infection can become harmful.
You should take a child's
temperature when the child is displaying symptoms such as: - ANSWER
Warm or hot to the touch
-Sweating more than usual
-Flushed appearance
-Sleepiness
-Unusual breathing
-Poor appetite
-May be more thirsty than usual
We know a child has a fever by taking the child's temperature - ANSWER
-under the arm and getting a reading of 100 degrees F
-under the tongue and getting a reading of 101 degrees F
Remember, as child care professionals, - ANSWER our job is to identify
possible signs, NOT to diagnose.
Signs of Dehydration - ANSWER -Dry to very dry mouth
-Little or no tears when crying
-Less active than usual, or very fussy
,-Infant will wet less than six diapers a day; a child will make fewer trips to
the restroom than he/she normally does
Signs of Severe Dehydration - ANSWER -Eyes will appear to be sunken
-Hands and feet will be cool and blotchy
-Pulse may seem weak and fast
-Child will not urinate for hours
The steps to prevent dehydration are dependent on the child's symptoms,
and can include: - ANSWER -For mild diarrhea, do not give milk; it has a
high concentration of minerals and salt, which could be dangerous to a
child with diarrhea.
-For vomiting, stop giving solid food, and give water at thirty- to sixty-minute
intervals.
-For both diarrhea and vomiting, stop the child's normal diet and discuss
with parents.
-Do not give a child sports drinks or any other similar drinks made for
adults.
In cases of diarrhea or vomiting - ANSWER -make sure you monitor the
child's food and drink intake so you can relay this information to parents or
a health care provider.
-Take and record the child's temperature in short, regular intervals. -Write
observations about bowel movement frequency, color, and
characteristics. -Lastly, ensure you are in early and frequent
communication with the child's parents.
Heat exhaustion - ANSWER can occur when someone is exposed to high
temperatures and strenuous physical activity. Without prompt treatment,
heat exhaustion can lead to heat stroke, which is life threatening.
Heat exhaustion symptoms - ANSWER -excessive sweating
-rapid pulse rate
-cool, moist skin
-dizziness
-faintness
-muscle cramps
, -headache
-nausea
Steps to treating heat exhaustion: - ANSWER 1. The child's emergency
contact should be notified.
2. Lay the person down in a cool and quiet place, with feet raised a little bit.
3. Loosen any tight clothing.
Supply water or sports drinks to drink.
4. Use other cooling measures, such as towels soaked in cool water as
compresses.
5. If signs of symptoms worsen or do not improve within an hour, seek
medical attention. Seek immediate medical attention if the person's body
temperature reaches 104 degrees or higher.
Heat stroke symptoms - ANSWER -body's temperature rapidly rises to
104 degrees F
-person becomes flushed, with hot, dry skin
-strong, rapid pulse
-quickly becomes confused or unconscious.
Heat Stroke Instructions - ANSWER 1. Call 9-1-1
(also child's emergency contact should be notified immediately)
2. Remove clothing and wrap the person in a cold, wet sheet; or sponge
them with cold or tepid water.
3. Fan the person, either by hand, with an electric fan, or with a hair
dryer set to cold.
4. When his or her temperature drops to 101 degrees F, place the
person in the recovery position.
5. Cover the person with a dry sheet and continue to fan. If his or her
temperature rises again, repeat the cooling procedure.
For their well-being and for the prevention of illness and disease within
your program - ANSWER It is important to recognize and respond
appropriately to signs of illness in the children in your care
List four types of germs: - ANSWER bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites
Nutrition Exam Questions With 100% Verified
Solutions
A daily health checklist - ANSWER is beneficial to caregivers because it
helps track patterns that alert caregivers to warning signs.
It is important to remember - ANSWER -Daily health checks are essential
for ensuring the health of children in care -Children's health records are
confidential
Fever - ANSWER may be a warning sign that the body has an infection
and needs treatment before the infection can become harmful.
You should take a child's
temperature when the child is displaying symptoms such as: - ANSWER
Warm or hot to the touch
-Sweating more than usual
-Flushed appearance
-Sleepiness
-Unusual breathing
-Poor appetite
-May be more thirsty than usual
We know a child has a fever by taking the child's temperature - ANSWER
-under the arm and getting a reading of 100 degrees F
-under the tongue and getting a reading of 101 degrees F
Remember, as child care professionals, - ANSWER our job is to identify
possible signs, NOT to diagnose.
Signs of Dehydration - ANSWER -Dry to very dry mouth
-Little or no tears when crying
-Less active than usual, or very fussy
,-Infant will wet less than six diapers a day; a child will make fewer trips to
the restroom than he/she normally does
Signs of Severe Dehydration - ANSWER -Eyes will appear to be sunken
-Hands and feet will be cool and blotchy
-Pulse may seem weak and fast
-Child will not urinate for hours
The steps to prevent dehydration are dependent on the child's symptoms,
and can include: - ANSWER -For mild diarrhea, do not give milk; it has a
high concentration of minerals and salt, which could be dangerous to a
child with diarrhea.
-For vomiting, stop giving solid food, and give water at thirty- to sixty-minute
intervals.
-For both diarrhea and vomiting, stop the child's normal diet and discuss
with parents.
-Do not give a child sports drinks or any other similar drinks made for
adults.
In cases of diarrhea or vomiting - ANSWER -make sure you monitor the
child's food and drink intake so you can relay this information to parents or
a health care provider.
-Take and record the child's temperature in short, regular intervals. -Write
observations about bowel movement frequency, color, and
characteristics. -Lastly, ensure you are in early and frequent
communication with the child's parents.
Heat exhaustion - ANSWER can occur when someone is exposed to high
temperatures and strenuous physical activity. Without prompt treatment,
heat exhaustion can lead to heat stroke, which is life threatening.
Heat exhaustion symptoms - ANSWER -excessive sweating
-rapid pulse rate
-cool, moist skin
-dizziness
-faintness
-muscle cramps
, -headache
-nausea
Steps to treating heat exhaustion: - ANSWER 1. The child's emergency
contact should be notified.
2. Lay the person down in a cool and quiet place, with feet raised a little bit.
3. Loosen any tight clothing.
Supply water or sports drinks to drink.
4. Use other cooling measures, such as towels soaked in cool water as
compresses.
5. If signs of symptoms worsen or do not improve within an hour, seek
medical attention. Seek immediate medical attention if the person's body
temperature reaches 104 degrees or higher.
Heat stroke symptoms - ANSWER -body's temperature rapidly rises to
104 degrees F
-person becomes flushed, with hot, dry skin
-strong, rapid pulse
-quickly becomes confused or unconscious.
Heat Stroke Instructions - ANSWER 1. Call 9-1-1
(also child's emergency contact should be notified immediately)
2. Remove clothing and wrap the person in a cold, wet sheet; or sponge
them with cold or tepid water.
3. Fan the person, either by hand, with an electric fan, or with a hair
dryer set to cold.
4. When his or her temperature drops to 101 degrees F, place the
person in the recovery position.
5. Cover the person with a dry sheet and continue to fan. If his or her
temperature rises again, repeat the cooling procedure.
For their well-being and for the prevention of illness and disease within
your program - ANSWER It is important to recognize and respond
appropriately to signs of illness in the children in your care
List four types of germs: - ANSWER bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites
