CPT Health, Safety, and Nutrition 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A preschooler has a known peanut allergy and accidentally ingests a peanut product. She begins wheezing and her lips are swelling. What is the FIRST action the teacher should take?
- Call the child's parents immediately
- Administer the child's prescribed epinephrine auto-injector and call 911 (Correct answer)
- Give the child an antihistamine from the first aid kit
- Have the child lie down and monitor her breathing
Correct answer: Administer the child's prescribed epinephrine auto-injector and call 911
Anaphylaxis requires immediate use of epinephrine (if prescribed) and activation of emergency medical services.
Question 2: Which temperature range is considered the 'danger zone' for bacterial growth in food served to preschoolers?
- 20°F to 80°F
- 32°F to 100°F
- 40°F to 140°F (Correct answer)
- 50°F to 160°F
Correct answer: 40°F to 140°F
The USDA defines 40°F–140°F as the temperature danger zone where bacteria multiply rapidly in food.
Question 3: During outdoor play, a teacher notices a child has fallen and is holding her wrist, refusing to move it. What should the teacher do?
- Gently move the wrist to assess range of motion
- Apply heat to reduce swelling and comfort the child
- Immobilize the wrist, apply ice, and notify parents while monitoring the child (Correct answer)
- Have the child walk it off and return to play
Correct answer: Immobilize the wrist, apply ice, and notify parents while monitoring the child
A suspected fracture should be immobilized and iced; parents must be notified and medical evaluation sought.
Question 4: Which of the following is an appropriate iron-rich food to offer preschool-aged children?
- White rice
- Fortified oatmeal (Correct answer)
- Apple juice
- Cream cheese
Correct answer: Fortified oatmeal
Fortified oatmeal provides iron, which supports healthy brain development and prevents anemia in young children.
Question 5: A child arrives at preschool with a rash covering her torso and a fever of 101°F. According to exclusion policies, what should the teacher do?
- Allow the child to stay and monitor the rash throughout the day
- Isolate the child in a quiet area and contact parents for pickup (Correct answer)
- Apply calamine lotion and return the child to the classroom
- Only exclude the child if other children have the same symptoms
Correct answer: Isolate the child in a quiet area and contact parents for pickup
A combination of fever and unexplained rash meets standard exclusion criteria; the child must be isolated and parents contacted.
Question 6: What is the recommended hand-washing duration for preschool children to effectively remove germs?
- 5–10 seconds
- 10–15 seconds
- 20 seconds or more (Correct answer)
- 30–45 seconds
Correct answer: 20 seconds or more
The CDC recommends scrubbing hands for at least 20 seconds to effectively remove pathogens.
Question 7: Which substance should NEVER be stored in the same cabinet as food or food preparation supplies in a preschool kitchen area?
- Paper napkins
- Plastic storage bags
- Cleaning and sanitizing chemicals (Correct answer)
- Disposable gloves
Correct answer: Cleaning and sanitizing chemicals
Cleaning chemicals must be stored separately from food items to prevent accidental poisoning or contamination.
CPT Health, Safety, and Nutrition 2
A preschooler has a known peanut allergy and accidentally ingests a peanut product.
She begins wheezing and her lips are swelling.
What is the FIRST action the teacher should take?