DCF HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION EXAM | ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | LATEST UPDATED
2026/2027 | 100% GUARANTEED TO PASS.
How is each sense used to observe a child (taste)? - ANSWER-Ask
child if they taste something funny
How is each sense used to observe a child (sound)? - ANSWER-Check
for breathing is it easy or ragged, etc.
How is each sense used to observe a child (sight)? - ANSWER-First
observation of seeing a child's appearance and check all areas from
head to toe.
The three A's of a healthy child are - ANSWER-Appetite, Appearance
and Activity
Appearance signs of healthy child are - ANSWER-Has clear, bright
eyes, clear skin, age appriopiate muscles, gains steadily in
height/body weight
Activity signs of a healthy child are - ANSWER-Has plenty of energy
(not hyperactive), is alert, sleeps soundly and has few aches and
pains.
,Emotional health of a healthy child are - ANSWER-a child who usually
reflects happy, cheerful feelings
Appetite signs of a healthy child are - 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/snacks.
Social health of a healthy child are - ANSWER-a child who is friendly
most of the time, interacts with other children and enjoys quiet
activities that require concentration.
What are the qualities of a Healthy Environment? - ANSWER-Clean
work and play area, proper hygiene practices, implementation and
routine practice of a writen health policy.
Why establish and follow a written health policy? - ANSWER-It is an
effective way of maintaining a safe and healthy child care program.
How is each sense used to observe a child (touch)? - ANSWER-Check
for too much warmth or coldness.
How is each sense used to observe a child (smell)? - ANSWER-Check
for a bad smell or a change of smell.
Menal health of a healthy child are - ANSWER-a child who is
interested in new experiences and is usally confident and adaptable.
, Is a child with short-term emotional illness or disability a child with
special needs. - ANSWER-No
Can you give examples of short-term illness or disability? - ANSWER-
Ear infections vs. hearing loss; cold vs. asthma; sprained ankle vs.
foot deformity; distress over fight vs. depression
How do you know if your program has a written policy? - ANSWER-
Ask your VPK program director and it usually posted in various areas
like sink, kitchen, table
Why should policies be written? - ANSWER-1. To ensure parents and
child care professionals are aware of procedures 2 to make sure
everyone follows same rules.
What can you do to know what is normal for a particular child? -
ANSWER-Ask the parents for signs of well-being and their child
normal displays.
Daily checks are a good way of: - ANSWER-preventing, identifing and
controlling illness in a child care environment.
Signs to observe in a daily health check in Behavior is: - ANSWER-
general mood (quiet, irritable, drousy, restless), unusual behavior,
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | LATEST UPDATED
2026/2027 | 100% GUARANTEED TO PASS.
How is each sense used to observe a child (taste)? - ANSWER-Ask
child if they taste something funny
How is each sense used to observe a child (sound)? - ANSWER-Check
for breathing is it easy or ragged, etc.
How is each sense used to observe a child (sight)? - ANSWER-First
observation of seeing a child's appearance and check all areas from
head to toe.
The three A's of a healthy child are - ANSWER-Appetite, Appearance
and Activity
Appearance signs of healthy child are - ANSWER-Has clear, bright
eyes, clear skin, age appriopiate muscles, gains steadily in
height/body weight
Activity signs of a healthy child are - ANSWER-Has plenty of energy
(not hyperactive), is alert, sleeps soundly and has few aches and
pains.
,Emotional health of a healthy child are - ANSWER-a child who usually
reflects happy, cheerful feelings
Appetite signs of a healthy child are - 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/snacks.
Social health of a healthy child are - ANSWER-a child who is friendly
most of the time, interacts with other children and enjoys quiet
activities that require concentration.
What are the qualities of a Healthy Environment? - ANSWER-Clean
work and play area, proper hygiene practices, implementation and
routine practice of a writen health policy.
Why establish and follow a written health policy? - ANSWER-It is an
effective way of maintaining a safe and healthy child care program.
How is each sense used to observe a child (touch)? - ANSWER-Check
for too much warmth or coldness.
How is each sense used to observe a child (smell)? - ANSWER-Check
for a bad smell or a change of smell.
Menal health of a healthy child are - ANSWER-a child who is
interested in new experiences and is usally confident and adaptable.
, Is a child with short-term emotional illness or disability a child with
special needs. - ANSWER-No
Can you give examples of short-term illness or disability? - ANSWER-
Ear infections vs. hearing loss; cold vs. asthma; sprained ankle vs.
foot deformity; distress over fight vs. depression
How do you know if your program has a written policy? - ANSWER-
Ask your VPK program director and it usually posted in various areas
like sink, kitchen, table
Why should policies be written? - ANSWER-1. To ensure parents and
child care professionals are aware of procedures 2 to make sure
everyone follows same rules.
What can you do to know what is normal for a particular child? -
ANSWER-Ask the parents for signs of well-being and their child
normal displays.
Daily checks are a good way of: - ANSWER-preventing, identifing and
controlling illness in a child care environment.
Signs to observe in a daily health check in Behavior is: - ANSWER-
general mood (quiet, irritable, drousy, restless), unusual behavior,
