FCC Health and Safety Flashcards
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Which of the following is a key sign that a child may have a communicable illness requiring exclusion?
Answer: Diarrhea that cannot be contained in the toilet or diaper
Uncontained diarrhea is a common exclusion criterion because it easily spreads infection to others.
What is the correct way to clean a surface contaminated with vomit or bodily fluids?
Answer: Wear gloves, clean, then disinfect the area
Bodily fluid cleanup requires gloves, cleaning, and disinfecting to remove and kill pathogens.
Why must a family child care provider maintain up-to-date immunization records for enrolled children?
Answer: To protect the group and respond to outbreaks
Immunization records help protect the group from vaccine-preventable diseases and guide response during outbreaks.
What supervision practice best prevents drowning during water play?
Answer: Active, constant adult supervision within arm's reach
Drowning can happen silently in seconds, so constant close supervision is essential during any water activity.
How should a provider handle a child's asthma inhaler kept at the family child care home?
Answer: Store per the care plan and administer as authorized
Asthma medication must be stored and given according to the child's individual care plan and parental authorization.
What is the recommended action to reduce the risk of injury from falls indoors?
Answer: Use safety gates at stairs and secure furniture
Safety gates and anchored furniture prevent falls and tip-over injuries in the home environment.
When preparing bottles of formula, what practice prevents burns and contamination?
Answer: Warm in a bottle warmer or warm water, never the microwave
Microwaving creates hot spots that can scald an infant, so bottles should be warmed gently in warm water.