DCF 40 HOURS CHILD CARE (HSAN) HEALTH,
SAFETY, AND NUTRITION (2019) QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Appetite - CORRECT ANSWER-A desire to eat.
Isolation Area - CORRECT ANSWER-A designated area for a child who becomes ill at
the facility, which must be away from the other, healthy children.
Safety Hazards - CORRECT ANSWER-Things in the environment that can be identified
as dangerous to one's health and welfare.
Communicable Disease - CORRECT ANSWER-Disease that can be spread from one
person to another.
Disinfect - CORRECT ANSWER-To kill germs on surfaces or objects by using
chemicals. This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove all germs,
but by killing germs on a surface after cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading
infection.
Impermeable Surface - CORRECT ANSWER-A surface that is resistant to water,
chemicals, and other fluids. These surfaces are required in areas such as changing
stations, playpens, cots, and sleeping mats.
Vaccine - CORRECT ANSWER-A product that protects an individual from contracting
an infectious disease by stimulating their immune system.
Health - CORRECT ANSWER-The total well-being of a person—including the physical,
mental, and social self—in the absence of disease or other abnormal conditions.
Clean - CORRECT ANSWER-To remove dirt, debris, and germs by scrubbing and
washing with soap (or detergent) and water. The process does not necessarily kill
germs, but lowers the risk of spreading infection.
Evacuation Plan - CORRECT ANSWER-Procedures for getting children and staff out of
a building; applied during fire drills and other emergency situations.
Immunizations - CORRECT ANSWER-The process of administering a vaccine to make
an individual protected from contracting an infectious disease.
,Nutrition - CORRECT ANSWER-The processes by which a person, animal, or plant
takes in and utilizes food substances.
Sanitize - CORRECT ANSWER-The process of destroying or reducing organisms to a
safe level; including properly cleaned equipment and surfaces, such as sinks and sleep
mats.
Child care programs have a responsibility to maintain an environment that will promote
children's health. What is health? - CORRECT ANSWER-Health is the total well-being
of the child—including the physical, emotional, social, and mental self—in the absence
of disease or abnormal conditions.
Characteristics of a healthy environment that promote good health practices include: -
CORRECT ANSWER--Clean work and play areas
-Proper hygiene practices
-Implementation and routine practice of a written health policy
Written policies regarding health practices are essential to maintaining a healthy
environment in your child care program. - CORRECT ANSWER--All policies should be
accessible to all staff
-At hire, employees should be given a copy of the policies
-Rules should be posted and given to families
Why is it important to have policies written? - CORRECT ANSWER--To ensure parents
and child care professionals are aware of procedures
-To make sure everyone follows the same rules
Establishing and following a written policy is an effective way of maintaining a safe and
healthy child care program. - CORRECT ANSWER-Following your program's written
health policies will help to ensure that the children in your care have an environment
that is as free of disease as possible.
Observation - CORRECT ANSWER-plays an essential role in determining a healthy
environment and assists the caregiver in assessing the state of a child's health.
A healthy child - CORRECT ANSWER-has a good appetite, appearance, and activity
level.
, How are each of the senses used to observe a child? - CORRECT ANSWER-We can
use our senses—sight, touch, sound, and smell—when checking for signs of wellness
and/or illness.
Sight - CORRECT ANSWER-- look at the child's complexion; observe for signs of pain
or discomfort, such as limping, droopy eyes, or a runny nose
Sound - CORRECT ANSWER-- listen to how the child is breathing, or if they are
coughing or sniffling; listen to their words about how they are feeling
Touch - CORRECT ANSWER-- does the child feel warm to the touch; does the child
flinch when you touch them
Smell - CORRECT ANSWER-- pay attention to how the child smells; for example, their
breath
Why is it important to use more than one sense at a time to observe warning signs? -
CORRECT ANSWER-You cannot make a complete observation based on one small
detail. For example, a red eyelid may not mean the presence of pink eye.
Appetite - CORRECT ANSWER--Can eat an appropriate amount of food at meal times
-Will consume a variety of foods
-Is interested in eating
-Appears content after meals and snacks
Appearance - CORRECT ANSWER--Has clear, bright eyes
-Has clear skin
-Has age-appropriate muscles
-Gains steadily in height and body weight
Activity - CORRECT ANSWER--Has plenty of energy (not hyperactive)
-Is alert
-Sleeps soundly
-Has few aches and pains
An emotionally healthy child - CORRECT ANSWER-usually reflects happy, cheerful
feelings.
A socially healthy child - CORRECT ANSWER-is friendly most of the time, interacts with
other children, and enjoys quiet activities that require concentration.
SAFETY, AND NUTRITION (2019) QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Appetite - CORRECT ANSWER-A desire to eat.
Isolation Area - CORRECT ANSWER-A designated area for a child who becomes ill at
the facility, which must be away from the other, healthy children.
Safety Hazards - CORRECT ANSWER-Things in the environment that can be identified
as dangerous to one's health and welfare.
Communicable Disease - CORRECT ANSWER-Disease that can be spread from one
person to another.
Disinfect - CORRECT ANSWER-To kill germs on surfaces or objects by using
chemicals. This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove all germs,
but by killing germs on a surface after cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading
infection.
Impermeable Surface - CORRECT ANSWER-A surface that is resistant to water,
chemicals, and other fluids. These surfaces are required in areas such as changing
stations, playpens, cots, and sleeping mats.
Vaccine - CORRECT ANSWER-A product that protects an individual from contracting
an infectious disease by stimulating their immune system.
Health - CORRECT ANSWER-The total well-being of a person—including the physical,
mental, and social self—in the absence of disease or other abnormal conditions.
Clean - CORRECT ANSWER-To remove dirt, debris, and germs by scrubbing and
washing with soap (or detergent) and water. The process does not necessarily kill
germs, but lowers the risk of spreading infection.
Evacuation Plan - CORRECT ANSWER-Procedures for getting children and staff out of
a building; applied during fire drills and other emergency situations.
Immunizations - CORRECT ANSWER-The process of administering a vaccine to make
an individual protected from contracting an infectious disease.
,Nutrition - CORRECT ANSWER-The processes by which a person, animal, or plant
takes in and utilizes food substances.
Sanitize - CORRECT ANSWER-The process of destroying or reducing organisms to a
safe level; including properly cleaned equipment and surfaces, such as sinks and sleep
mats.
Child care programs have a responsibility to maintain an environment that will promote
children's health. What is health? - CORRECT ANSWER-Health is the total well-being
of the child—including the physical, emotional, social, and mental self—in the absence
of disease or abnormal conditions.
Characteristics of a healthy environment that promote good health practices include: -
CORRECT ANSWER--Clean work and play areas
-Proper hygiene practices
-Implementation and routine practice of a written health policy
Written policies regarding health practices are essential to maintaining a healthy
environment in your child care program. - CORRECT ANSWER--All policies should be
accessible to all staff
-At hire, employees should be given a copy of the policies
-Rules should be posted and given to families
Why is it important to have policies written? - CORRECT ANSWER--To ensure parents
and child care professionals are aware of procedures
-To make sure everyone follows the same rules
Establishing and following a written policy is an effective way of maintaining a safe and
healthy child care program. - CORRECT ANSWER-Following your program's written
health policies will help to ensure that the children in your care have an environment
that is as free of disease as possible.
Observation - CORRECT ANSWER-plays an essential role in determining a healthy
environment and assists the caregiver in assessing the state of a child's health.
A healthy child - CORRECT ANSWER-has a good appetite, appearance, and activity
level.
, How are each of the senses used to observe a child? - CORRECT ANSWER-We can
use our senses—sight, touch, sound, and smell—when checking for signs of wellness
and/or illness.
Sight - CORRECT ANSWER-- look at the child's complexion; observe for signs of pain
or discomfort, such as limping, droopy eyes, or a runny nose
Sound - CORRECT ANSWER-- listen to how the child is breathing, or if they are
coughing or sniffling; listen to their words about how they are feeling
Touch - CORRECT ANSWER-- does the child feel warm to the touch; does the child
flinch when you touch them
Smell - CORRECT ANSWER-- pay attention to how the child smells; for example, their
breath
Why is it important to use more than one sense at a time to observe warning signs? -
CORRECT ANSWER-You cannot make a complete observation based on one small
detail. For example, a red eyelid may not mean the presence of pink eye.
Appetite - CORRECT ANSWER--Can eat an appropriate amount of food at meal times
-Will consume a variety of foods
-Is interested in eating
-Appears content after meals and snacks
Appearance - CORRECT ANSWER--Has clear, bright eyes
-Has clear skin
-Has age-appropriate muscles
-Gains steadily in height and body weight
Activity - CORRECT ANSWER--Has plenty of energy (not hyperactive)
-Is alert
-Sleeps soundly
-Has few aches and pains
An emotionally healthy child - CORRECT ANSWER-usually reflects happy, cheerful
feelings.
A socially healthy child - CORRECT ANSWER-is friendly most of the time, interacts with
other children, and enjoys quiet activities that require concentration.
