DCF CERTIFICATION TEST - HEALTH,
SAFETY & NUTRITION EXAM WITH
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
The three A's of a healthy child are: - CORRECT-ANSWERSAppetite (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-ANSWERSDaily 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-ANSWERSFever
, The best way to take a temperature is to use a _______ ___________ with a __________
_____. - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe 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-
ANSWERSOrally, 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-ANSWERS- 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-ANSWERSmilk. 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
SAFETY & NUTRITION EXAM WITH
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
The three A's of a healthy child are: - CORRECT-ANSWERSAppetite (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-ANSWERSDaily 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-ANSWERSFever
, The best way to take a temperature is to use a _______ ___________ with a __________
_____. - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe 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-
ANSWERSOrally, 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-ANSWERS- 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-ANSWERSmilk. 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
