CCP Health, Safety, and Nutrition 2

Question 1

A child in your care develops a fever of 101°F (38.3°C) during the day. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Isolate the child from other children and contact the parent/guardian

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Give the child acetaminophen and continue regular activities

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Place the child outside for fresh air to reduce the fever

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Wrap the child in blankets to help sweat out the fever

Question 2

Which of the following foods poses the greatest choking hazard for children under age 4?

Accepted Answer

Whole grapes

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Soft cooked pasta

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Mashed potatoes

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Soft banana slices

Question 3

What is the correct ratio of compressions to breaths when performing CPR on a child (ages 1–8)?

Accepted Answer

15:2 for two rescuers or 30:2 for one rescuer

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30:2 regardless of number of rescuers

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10:1 for one rescuer

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5:1 at all times

Question 4

A child with a known peanut allergy accidentally eats a food containing peanuts. Which symptom would require an immediate call to 911?

Accepted Answer

Throat swelling and difficulty breathing

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Mild itching around the mouth

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A small red rash on the arm

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Tearing eyes and sneezing

Question 5

According to USDA MyPlate guidelines for child care settings, which food group should make up the largest portion of a child's plate?

Accepted Answer

Fruits and Vegetables combined

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Protein

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Dairy

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Grains

Question 6

A child sustains a deep cut that is bleeding heavily. After calling for emergency help, what is the priority first-aid step?

Accepted Answer

Apply firm, direct pressure with a clean cloth

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Apply a tourniquet above the wound immediately

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Rinse the wound thoroughly with water for 10 minutes

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Elevate the arm and wait for bleeding to stop on its own

Question 7

Which of the following is the best practice for storing breast milk in a child care facility?

Accepted Answer

Store it in a shared refrigerator at 40°F or below and label with child's name and date

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Keep it at room temperature for up to 8 hours

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Freeze all breast milk immediately upon arrival

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Store in a cooler with ice packs separate from food