Childcare Health, Safety & Nutrition 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which immunization is recommended for childcare workers to protect the children in their care?
- Rabies vaccine
- Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) (Correct answer)
- Yellow fever vaccine
- Typhoid vaccine
Correct answer: Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
Tdap is strongly recommended for childcare workers because pertussis (whooping cough) is particularly dangerous for infants.
Question 2: According to USDA MyPlate guidelines for preschoolers, what should make up the largest portion of a child's meal?
- Protein
- Dairy
- Grains
- Fruits and Vegetables combined (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Fruits and Vegetables combined
MyPlate guidelines recommend that fruits and vegetables together should fill half of a child's plate at each meal.
Question 3: In a childcare center, emergency contact information and allergy records for each child should be:
- Kept in the director's locked office only
- Accessible to all staff caring for the child at all times (Correct answer)
- Shared only with the head teacher
- Stored digitally and unavailable in paper form
Correct answer: Accessible to all staff caring for the child at all times
Emergency and allergy information must be readily accessible to all caregivers to enable a rapid response in an emergency.
Question 4: A child in your care is stung by a bee and begins to have difficulty breathing and swelling of the face. You should:
- Apply ice and call parents
- Call 911 immediately — this is a sign of anaphylaxis (Correct answer)
- Give the child antihistamines from the first aid kit
- Have the child lie down and monitor for 30 minutes
Correct answer: Call 911 immediately — this is a sign of anaphylaxis
Difficulty breathing and facial swelling following a sting are signs of anaphylaxis, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate 911 contact.
Question 5: Which of the following is the safest outdoor play surface to minimize injury from falls?
- Concrete
- Packed dirt
- Asphalt
- Engineered wood chips or rubber mulch (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Engineered wood chips or rubber mulch
Loose-fill materials like engineered wood chips or rubber mulch are recommended under playground equipment to cushion falls.
Question 6: When preparing infant formula in a childcare center, which practice is required?
- Using tap water at any temperature
- Preparing formula in advance for the entire day
- Labeling each bottle with the child's name and date (Correct answer)
- Mixing all infants' bottles together to save time
Correct answer: Labeling each bottle with the child's name and date
Each bottle of infant formula must be labeled with the child's name and preparation date to prevent mix-ups and ensure freshness.
Childcare Health, Safety & Nutrition 2
Which immunization is recommended for childcare workers to protect the children in their care?