Health, Safety, and Nutrition Flashcards
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A child at your center has head lice. What is the most important step to take after notifying the parent?
Answer: Send the child home and notify parents of other children without identifying the affected child
The affected child should be sent home for treatment, and other families should be notified confidentially to check their own children.
Which of the following describes a safe sleep environment for infants in child care?
Answer: A crib with a firm mattress, fitted sheet, and no loose objects
Safe sleep requires a firm mattress, a fitted sheet, and an empty crib—no bumpers, pillows, toys, or sleep positioners.
What is the minimum recommended time for handwashing in a child care setting?
Answer: 20 seconds
The CDC recommends scrubbing hands for at least 20 seconds to effectively remove pathogens.
A child discloses physical abuse during free play. What should the caregiver do?
Answer: Immediately report the disclosure to child protective services as a mandated reporter
Child care professionals are mandated reporters and must report reasonable suspicion of abuse to CPS without delay or internal review.
Which vitamin is most important for iron absorption from plant-based foods in a child's diet?
Answer: Vitamin C
Vitamin C significantly enhances the absorption of non-heme iron found in plant foods when consumed together.
What is the appropriate response when a child with epilepsy has a seizure in the child care setting?
Answer: Clear the area of hazards, time the seizure, and place the child on their side afterward
During a seizure, caregivers should protect the child from hazards, time the episode, and position them on their side after it ends to prevent aspiration.
A child care provider notices a mold smell and visible dark spots on the bathroom ceiling. What is the most appropriate action?
Answer: Report the issue to management for professional remediation and restrict children from the area
Visible mold should be professionally remediated; the area must be restricted to protect children's respiratory health.