CPT Health, Safety, and Nutrition 2

Question 1

A preschooler has a known peanut allergy and accidentally ingests a peanut product. She begins wheezing and her lips are swelling. What is the FIRST action the teacher should take?

Accepted Answer

Administer the child's prescribed epinephrine auto-injector and call 911

Answer

Call the child's parents immediately

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Give the child an antihistamine from the first aid kit

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Have the child lie down and monitor her breathing

Question 2

Which temperature range is considered the 'danger zone' for bacterial growth in food served to preschoolers?

Accepted Answer

40°F to 140°F

Answer

20°F to 80°F

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32°F to 100°F

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50°F to 160°F

Question 3

During outdoor play, a teacher notices a child has fallen and is holding her wrist, refusing to move it. What should the teacher do?

Accepted Answer

Immobilize the wrist, apply ice, and notify parents while monitoring the child

Answer

Gently move the wrist to assess range of motion

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Apply heat to reduce swelling and comfort the child

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Have the child walk it off and return to play

Question 4

Which of the following is an appropriate iron-rich food to offer preschool-aged children?

Accepted Answer

Fortified oatmeal

Answer

White rice

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Apple juice

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Cream cheese

Question 5

A child arrives at preschool with a rash covering her torso and a fever of 101°F. According to exclusion policies, what should the teacher do?

Accepted Answer

Isolate the child in a quiet area and contact parents for pickup

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Allow the child to stay and monitor the rash throughout the day

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Apply calamine lotion and return the child to the classroom

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Only exclude the child if other children have the same symptoms

Question 6

What is the recommended hand-washing duration for preschool children to effectively remove germs?

Accepted Answer

20 seconds or more

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5–10 seconds

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10–15 seconds

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30–45 seconds

Question 7

Which substance should NEVER be stored in the same cabinet as food or food preparation supplies in a preschool kitchen area?

Accepted Answer

Cleaning and sanitizing chemicals

Answer

Paper napkins

Answer

Plastic storage bags

Answer

Disposable gloves