DCF Certification Test - Health, Safety & Nutrition
Questions And Answers 2024
DCF Certification Test - Health, Safety & Nutrition
Questions And Answers 2024
The three A's of a healthy child are: - answer-Appetite (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. - answer-Daily 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. - answer-
Fever
The best way to take a temperature is to use a _______ ___________
with a __________ _____. - answer-The 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. - answer-Orally, 101 degrees or more is a fever. Under
arm, 100 degrees or more is a fever.
, DCF Certification Test - Health, Safety & Nutrition
Questions And Answers 2024
If dehydration is sever, the following will occur: - answer-- 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 ____ - answer-milk. 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 the
person feels sick, dizzy, and/or faint. Pulse rate and breathing
become rapid, and a headache or muscle cramps may develop. 1) Lay
the person down in a cool, quiet place, with feet raised a little. 2)
Loosen any tight clothing and supply water to drink. 3) Add 1
teaspoon of salt to each quart of water. - answer-Heat Exhaustion
Caused by prolonged exposure to very hot conditions, not enough
fluids and/or salt, body stops regulating temperature. The person's
skin becomes flushed, hot and dry, elevated temperature (104F skin
hot to the touch), strong and rapid pulse, confusion or loss of
consciousness. Immediate medical attention required- call 911. -
answer-Heat Stroke
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