CCP Health Safety & Nutrition 3

Question 1

A childcare facility experiences a suspected norovirus outbreak affecting multiple children. What is the priority control measure?

Accepted Answer

Enforce strict handwashing and sanitize contaminated surfaces with bleach solution

Answer

Norovirus spreads via fecal-oral route and contaminated surfaces; rigorous handwashing and disinfecting with bleach-based solutions are the most effective control measures.

Question 2

When setting up an outdoor play area, what is the recommended depth of impact-absorbing material (such as wood chips) under play equipment with a fall height of 6 feet?

Accepted Answer

9 inches

Answer

CPSC guidelines recommend at least 9 inches of loose-fill material like wood chips or sand under equipment with a fall height of up to 7 feet.

Question 3

Which vitamin deficiency is most commonly associated with rickets in young children?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D

Answer

Vitamin D deficiency leads to inadequate calcium absorption and causes rickets, characterized by soft and weakened bones in children.

Question 4

A 4-year-old child is choking and cannot cough, speak, or breathe. What intervention should a childcare provider immediately perform?

Accepted Answer

Perform 5 back blows followed by 5 abdominal thrusts

Answer

For a conscious child over 1 year with a complete airway obstruction, the Red Cross recommends 5 back blows followed by 5 abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver).

Question 5

According to the AAP, at what age should whole cow's milk replace breast milk or formula as the primary drink?

Accepted Answer

12 months

Answer

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends transitioning to whole cow's milk at 12 months of age, as infants' kidneys and digestive systems are sufficiently mature by then.

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CCP Health Safety & Nutrition 3