Health, Safety, and Nutrition Flashcards
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Which outdoor play area condition requires immediate closure until corrected?
Answer: A broken swing chain with exposed sharp metal
Broken equipment with sharp or protruding metal presents an immediate injury hazard and must be taken out of service until repaired.
What is the recommended daily sodium intake limit for children aged 2–3 years, according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
Answer: Less than 1,200 mg
The Dietary Guidelines recommend children ages 2–3 consume less than 1,200 mg of sodium per day to support healthy blood pressure.
A child develops pink eye (conjunctivitis) with discharge in one eye during the program day. What should the caregiver do?
Answer: Isolate the child and notify the parent for pickup, following exclusion policy
Bacterial conjunctivitis is highly contagious; the child should be excluded from care until cleared by a healthcare provider or after 24 hours of antibiotic treatment.
Which of the following is an example of a primary prevention strategy in child care health planning?
Answer: Scheduling routine immunization record reviews at enrollment
Reviewing immunization records at enrollment is a primary prevention strategy because it stops disease before it occurs.
When transporting children on a field trip, which child restraint guideline must be followed?
Answer: All children must be properly secured in age- and size-appropriate restraints in every vehicle
Federal and state guidelines require all children to be properly restrained in appropriate car seats or booster seats for every vehicle trip, regardless of distance.
A toddler is found with an unknown substance in their mouth. After calling Poison Control (1-800-222-1222), what is the next step?
Answer: Follow Poison Control's specific instructions and monitor the child closely
Poison Control provides real-time, substance-specific guidance that must be followed precisely; inducing vomiting can cause additional harm.
Which hydration practice is most appropriate for toddlers (ages 1–3) during active outdoor play in warm weather?
Answer: Provide water freely throughout play and offer additional water breaks every 15–20 minutes
Toddlers should have access to water at all times during active play, with proactive breaks every 15–20 minutes in warm weather since they may not recognize thirst.