CCP Health, Safety & Nutrition Standards 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A toddler experiences a febrile seizure lasting 2 minutes in your classroom. After the seizure ends and the child is breathing normally, what is the NEXT step?
- Call 911 and notify the child's parent or guardian (Correct answer)
- Give the child water and monitor quietly
- Administer fever-reducing medication immediately
- Place the child in a warm bath to lower the fever
Correct answer: Call 911 and notify the child's parent or guardian
Even after a short febrile seizure, emergency services should be called and parents notified because the child needs medical evaluation.
Question 2: According to CACFP meal pattern requirements, which is the correct lunch serving for a child aged 3–5?
- ¾ cup fruit/vegetable, 1½ oz meat/meat alternate, ½ cup grain (Correct answer)
- ¼ cup fruit/vegetable, 1 oz meat, ¼ cup grain
- 1 cup fruit/vegetable, 3 oz meat, 1 cup grain
- ½ cup fruit only, 2 oz meat, no grain required
Correct answer: ¾ cup fruit/vegetable, 1½ oz meat/meat alternate, ½ cup grain
CACFP lunch for children aged 3–5 requires ¾ cup total fruits/vegetables, 1½ oz meat or meat alternate, and ½ cup grains.
Question 3: Which position is recommended for placing an infant to sleep to reduce the risk of SIDS?
- On their back on a firm, flat surface (Correct answer)
- On their side propped with a rolled blanket
- On their stomach to prevent aspiration
- In a semi-reclined infant seat
Correct answer: On their back on a firm, flat surface
The AAP recommends placing infants on their back on a firm, flat surface with no soft bedding to reduce SIDS risk.
Question 4: A staff member cuts their hand while preparing food for children. Which action is MOST appropriate?
- Clean, bandage the wound, apply a glove, and resume food prep only if no bleeding continues
- Continue food prep and bandage the cut at the next break
- Discard all food already prepared and assign a different staff member to complete preparation (Correct answer)
- Apply antiseptic and continue without a glove
Correct answer: Discard all food already prepared and assign a different staff member to complete preparation
Any food prepared after a bleeding injury must be discarded due to bloodborne pathogen contamination risk, and the task should be reassigned.
Question 5: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a child care center must administer medication to a child with a disability if:
- The medication is necessary for the child's equal participation and can be safely administered by non-medical staff (Correct answer)
- The center employs a licensed nurse on staff
- Parents agree to sign a liability waiver
- The medication does not require refrigeration
Correct answer: The medication is necessary for the child's equal participation and can be safely administered by non-medical staff
The ADA requires reasonable modifications including medication administration when it is necessary for a child with a disability to participate equally in the program.
Question 6: What is the maximum safe indoor air temperature recommended in child care facilities during warm months to prevent heat-related illness?
- 82°F (28°C) (Correct answer)
- 95°F (35°C)
- 75°F (24°C)
- 90°F (32°C)
Correct answer: 82°F (28°C)
Most licensing standards recommend indoor temperatures not exceed 82°F during warmer months to protect children from heat stress.
Question 7: Which practice is essential when storing breast milk brought from home in a child care setting?
- Label with child's full name and date, store in back of refrigerator (Correct answer)
- Store in a shared communal refrigerator without labels
- Keep at room temperature for up to 8 hours before use
- Combine with formula if the supply runs low
Correct answer: Label with child's full name and date, store in back of refrigerator
Breast milk must be labeled with the child's name and date and stored properly to prevent mix-ups and ensure safe use within recommended timeframes.
CCP Health, Safety & Nutrition Standards 3
A toddler experiences a febrile seizure lasting 2 minutes in your classroom.
After the seizure ends and the child is breathing normally, what is the NEXT step?