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Health, Safety & Nutrition Standards Flashcards

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  1. A 4-year-old is stung by a bee and begins showing hives, swelling of the lips, and difficulty breathing. This is MOST consistent with:

    Answer: Anaphylaxis requiring immediate epinephrine and 911 call

    Hives combined with lip swelling and breathing difficulty indicate anaphylaxis, which requires epinephrine (EpiPen) and emergency services immediately.

  2. What is the recommended caregiver-to-child ratio for infants under 12 months in a licensed child care center according to NAEYC standards?

    Answer: 1:3 (one adult per 3 infants)

    NAEYC accreditation standards recommend a 1:3 ratio for infants to ensure adequate supervision, responsiveness, and safety.

  3. Which nutrient should be supplemented for exclusively breastfed infants starting around 4 months, per AAP guidance?

    Answer: Vitamin D

    The AAP recommends 400 IU of vitamin D daily for exclusively breastfed infants starting shortly after birth because breast milk contains insufficient vitamin D.

  4. A child care center's water play table is used by multiple children. To prevent disease transmission, the water should be:

    Answer: Changed and the table sanitized daily, or when visibly soiled

    Water play tables become contaminated quickly and should have water changed and surfaces sanitized daily to prevent spread of gastrointestinal and other illnesses.

  5. Which condition requires a child to be excluded from child care until they are symptom-free for 24 hours WITHOUT medication?

    Answer: Fever of 101°F or higher

    A fever of 101°F or higher requires exclusion until the child has been fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication like acetaminophen.

  6. When conducting a daily health check at arrival, child care staff should observe for all of the following EXCEPT:

    Answer: The child's academic readiness for the day's activities

    Daily health checks focus on physical health indicators — behavior, skin condition, and signs of injury — not academic readiness.

  7. Pursuant to the Child Nutrition Act and CACFP, a family day care provider must keep meal records for how long?

    Answer: 3 years

    CACFP requires that meal and attendance records be retained for a minimum of 3 years to allow for program audits and reviews.