FCC Health and Safety Flashcards
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A child in your family child care home suddenly cannot speak, is clutching their throat, and turning blue. What should you do first?
Answer: Give abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)
A child who cannot speak or breathe due to a blocked airway needs immediate abdominal thrusts to dislodge the object.
At what water temperature should a family child care home's tap water be set to prevent scald burns in young children?
Answer: 120°F (49°C) or below
Setting the water heater to 120°F or below prevents scald injuries to children's sensitive skin.
Which sleep position reduces the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) for infants in care?
Answer: On their back
Placing infants on their back to sleep is the safest position and lowers SIDS risk.
A parent asks you to give their child an over-the-counter fever reducer. What must you have before administering any medication?
Answer: Written authorization from the parent and proper labeling
Medication requires written parental authorization and correct labeling to be given safely and legally.
How often should diapering surfaces be cleaned and sanitized in a family child care home?
Answer: After every diaper change
Diapering surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized after each use to prevent spread of germs.
What is the safest way to store cleaning chemicals and medications in a home caring for children?
Answer: Locked and out of children's reach
Toxic substances must be locked and stored out of reach to prevent accidental poisoning.
A child falls and gets a small cut that is bleeding. What is the correct first step before providing first aid?
Answer: Put on disposable gloves
Wearing gloves protects both the provider and child from bloodborne pathogens before treating a wound.