FCC Health and Safety Flashcards
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What should a family child care provider do to prevent the spread of illness at mealtimes?
Answer: Ensure everyone washes hands before eating
Handwashing before meals is a primary defense against the spread of foodborne and contagious illness.
An infant is being fed a bottle. Which practice is safest?
Answer: Holding the infant while feeding
Holding the infant during feeding prevents choking, ear infections, and tooth decay caused by bottle propping.
How should a provider respond if a child shows signs of an allergic reaction such as hives and difficulty breathing?
Answer: Follow the child's emergency care plan and call 911
Severe allergic reactions require following the emergency plan (including epinephrine if prescribed) and calling 911.
What is the recommended minimum handwashing duration for effective germ removal?
Answer: At least 20 seconds
Scrubbing with soap for at least 20 seconds effectively removes most germs from hands.
To keep the outdoor play area safe, what should a provider check before children go outside?
Answer: Remove hazards like sharp objects, debris, and standing water
A daily hazard check of the play area prevents injuries from debris, sharp objects, and drowning risks.
What is the safe surfacing requirement under climbing equipment in a family child care yard?
Answer: Cushioned material like mulch, sand, or rubber
Impact-absorbing surfaces reduce injury severity from falls off climbing equipment.
When should a child with a fever of 101°F be sent home from family child care?
Answer: When accompanied by behavior changes or other symptoms
A fever combined with behavior changes or other symptoms indicates a child should be excluded to prevent spread and allow rest.