CCP Health, Safety, and Nutrition 3

Question 1

What is the recommended indoor air temperature range for infant rooms in a child care center?

Accepted Answer

68–75°F (20–24°C)

Answer

Infant rooms should be maintained between 68–75°F to keep babies comfortable and reduce the risk of overheating.

Question 2

Which handwashing step is most commonly skipped but essential for effective germ removal?

Accepted Answer

Scrubbing all surfaces of hands for at least 20 seconds

Answer

Scrubbing for at least 20 seconds on all hand surfaces—including between fingers and under nails—is the most critical and frequently skipped step.

Question 3

A toddler is found unresponsive and not breathing normally. After calling 911, what should a trained caregiver do first?

Accepted Answer

Start chest compressions at a rate of 100–120 per minute

Answer

The first action in pediatric cardiac arrest (after calling for help) is to begin high-quality chest compressions at 100–120 per minute.

Question 4

Which cleaning solution is recommended by the CDC for sanitizing diaper-changing surfaces in child care settings?

Accepted Answer

Diluted bleach solution (1 tablespoon bleach per 1 quart of water)

Answer

A diluted bleach solution is the CDC-recommended disinfectant for high-touch surfaces such as diaper-changing tables.

Question 5

Which nutritional deficiency is most commonly associated with limited outdoor play and low dairy or fortified food intake in young children?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D deficiency

Answer

Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent in children with limited sun exposure and low intake of dairy or fortified foods, risking rickets and poor bone development.

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CCP Health, Safety, and Nutrition 3