HSAN- HEALTH, SAFETY, AND
NUTRITION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
Characteristic of a healthy environment that promote good health practices include - ANS -
Clean work and play areas
-proper hygiene practices
-implementation and routine practice of a written health policy
Explain why written policies are important in maintaining a safe and healthy childcare program.
- ANS - to ensure parents and childcare professionals are aware of the procedure
-to make sure everyone follows the same rules
What are the three A's of a healthy child? - ANS Appetite, Appearance, Activity level
Appetite - ANS can eat appropriate amount of food at meal time. consume variety of foods,
interested in eating, appears content after meals and snacks
Appearance - ANS has clear, bright eyes, clear skin, age-appropriate muscles, gains steadily in
height and body weight
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, Activity level - ANS has plenty of energy (not hyperactive), is alert, sleeps soundly, has few
aches and pain
Why is it important to use more than one sense at a time to observe warning shings? -
ANS because you cannot make a complete observation based on 1 small detail
How are each of the senses used to observe a child: sight - ANS look at the child's
complexion; observer for signs of pain/discomfort. ex) limping, droopy eyes, runny nose.
How are each of the senses used to observe a child: Sound - ANS listen to how the child is
breathing; words of how the child feel.
How are each of the senses used to observe a child: Touch - ANS does the child feel warm;
flinch when touched
How are each of the senses used to observe a child:Smell - ANS pay attention to how the
child smell. ex) their breath
Emotionally healthy child - ANS usually reflects happy, cheerful feelings
Socially healthy child - ANS friendly most of the time, interacts with other children, and
enjoys quiet activities that require concentration
Mentally healthy child - ANS is interested in new experiences, and is usually confident and
adaptable
Short term Vs. Long term illnesses - ANS - ear infection Vs. hearing loss
-common cold vs. asthma
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NUTRITION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
Characteristic of a healthy environment that promote good health practices include - ANS -
Clean work and play areas
-proper hygiene practices
-implementation and routine practice of a written health policy
Explain why written policies are important in maintaining a safe and healthy childcare program.
- ANS - to ensure parents and childcare professionals are aware of the procedure
-to make sure everyone follows the same rules
What are the three A's of a healthy child? - ANS Appetite, Appearance, Activity level
Appetite - ANS can eat appropriate amount of food at meal time. consume variety of foods,
interested in eating, appears content after meals and snacks
Appearance - ANS has clear, bright eyes, clear skin, age-appropriate muscles, gains steadily in
height and body weight
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, Activity level - ANS has plenty of energy (not hyperactive), is alert, sleeps soundly, has few
aches and pain
Why is it important to use more than one sense at a time to observe warning shings? -
ANS because you cannot make a complete observation based on 1 small detail
How are each of the senses used to observe a child: sight - ANS look at the child's
complexion; observer for signs of pain/discomfort. ex) limping, droopy eyes, runny nose.
How are each of the senses used to observe a child: Sound - ANS listen to how the child is
breathing; words of how the child feel.
How are each of the senses used to observe a child: Touch - ANS does the child feel warm;
flinch when touched
How are each of the senses used to observe a child:Smell - ANS pay attention to how the
child smell. ex) their breath
Emotionally healthy child - ANS usually reflects happy, cheerful feelings
Socially healthy child - ANS friendly most of the time, interacts with other children, and
enjoys quiet activities that require concentration
Mentally healthy child - ANS is interested in new experiences, and is usually confident and
adaptable
Short term Vs. Long term illnesses - ANS - ear infection Vs. hearing loss
-common cold vs. asthma
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