Health Safety & Nutrition Flashcards
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A toddler has a fever of 101.5°F. According to typical childcare exclusion policies, what is the appropriate action?
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.
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?
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.
What is the recommended minimum internal cooking temperature for poultry served to young children in a childcare setting?
Answer: 165°F
Poultry must reach an internal temperature of 165°F to kill harmful bacteria like Salmonella, per USDA food safety guidelines.
A child in your care discloses suspected abuse at home. What is the childcare provider's legal obligation?
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.
Which nutrient is most critical for brain development in children under 3 years of age?
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.
What is the correct procedure when a child in care has a known peanut allergy and accidentally ingests peanuts?
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.
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?
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.