CCP Health Safety & Nutrition 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A toddler has a fever of 101.5°F. According to typical childcare exclusion policies, what is the appropriate action?
- Give the child acetaminophen and continue normal activities
- Exclude the child until fever-free for 24 hours without medication (Correct answer)
- Call 911 immediately
- Allow the child to stay if a parent signs a waiver
Correct answer: Exclude the child until fever-free for 24 hours without medication
Most childcare exclusion policies require children to be fever-free (below 100.4°F) for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication before returning.
Question 2: Which of the following is the correct ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths when performing CPR on a child aged 1-8 years with two rescuers?
- 30:2
- 15:2 (Correct answer)
- 5:1
- 10:2
Correct answer: 15:2
Two-rescuer CPR for children uses a 15:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio, compared to 30:2 for single rescuers or adult CPR.
Question 3: What is the recommended minimum internal cooking temperature for poultry served to young children in a childcare setting?
- 145°F
- 155°F
- 165°F (Correct answer)
- 175°F
Correct answer: 165°F
Poultry must reach an internal temperature of 165°F to kill harmful bacteria like Salmonella, per USDA food safety guidelines.
Question 4: A child in your care discloses suspected abuse at home. What is the childcare provider's legal obligation?
- Investigate the claim before reporting
- Notify parents first and give them a chance to explain
- Report to child protective services as a mandated reporter (Correct answer)
- Keep the disclosure confidential to protect the child's trust
Correct answer: Report to child protective services as a mandated reporter
Childcare professionals are mandated reporters and must immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities.
Question 5: Which nutrient is most critical for brain development in children under 3 years of age?
- Vitamin C
- Iron
- Calcium
- Omega-3 fatty acids (DHA) (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Omega-3 fatty acids (DHA)
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), an omega-3 fatty acid, is essential for brain and nervous system development, especially in the first three years of life.
Question 6: What is the correct procedure when a child in care has a known peanut allergy and accidentally ingests peanuts?
- Administer antihistamine and monitor closely
- Give milk to neutralize the allergen
- Use the child's epinephrine auto-injector and call 911 if prescribed (Correct answer)
- Wait to see if symptoms develop before taking action
Correct answer: Use the child's epinephrine auto-injector and call 911 if prescribed
For known severe allergies, the prescribed epinephrine auto-injector should be administered at first signs of anaphylaxis, and emergency services called immediately.
Question 7: Under USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines, how much fluid milk must be offered to children ages 2 and older at lunch?
- 4 fluid ounces
- 6 fluid ounces
- 8 fluid ounces (Correct answer)
- 10 fluid ounces
Correct answer: 8 fluid ounces
CACFP requires 8 fluid ounces (1 cup) of fluid milk for children ages 2 and older at lunch and dinner meals.
CCP Health Safety & Nutrition 2
A toddler has a fever of 101.5°F.
According to typical childcare exclusion policies, what is the appropriate action?