CCP Health, Safety & Nutrition Standards 2

Question 1

A child in your care develops a rash with small, fluid-filled blisters. Which illness is most likely and requires exclusion from child care?

Accepted Answer

Hand, foot, and mouth disease

Answer

Hand, foot, and mouth disease causes fluid-filled blisters and is highly contagious, requiring exclusion until the child is fever-free and blisters have dried.

Question 2

What is the correct water-to-formula ratio when preparing standard infant formula from powder?

Accepted Answer

1 scoop powder per 2 oz water

Answer

Standard powder formula is prepared using 1 unpacked level scoop of powder per 2 fluid ounces of water.

Question 3

Which surface disinfectant concentration is recommended by the AAP and APHA for sanitizing diaper-changing surfaces in child care?

Accepted Answer

1 tablespoon bleach per gallon of water

Answer

A solution of 1 tablespoon of unscented bleach per gallon of water (approximately 1:256) is the recommended sanitizer for diaper-changing surfaces.

Question 4

Under USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines, which food is NOT a creditable grain for children ages 1–5?

Accepted Answer

White rice cakes

Answer

Rice cakes made from enriched or whole grain rice can be creditable, but many commercial rice cakes fail CACFP's minimum whole grain or enriched grain requirements and serving-size thresholds.

Question 5

A provider notices a 3-year-old frequently stumbles and has bruising in unusual locations such as the torso and back. The FIRST action should be to:

Accepted Answer

Document observations and report concerns to child protective services

Answer

Child care providers are mandated reporters and must document and report suspected abuse immediately without confronting parents or delaying.

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CCP Health, Safety & Nutrition Standards 2