FCC FCC Health and Safety 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A child in your family child care home suddenly cannot speak, is clutching their throat, and turning blue. What should you do first?
- Give abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) (Correct answer)
- Offer the child a glass of water
- Lay the child down and elevate their legs
- Wait to see if it clears on its own
Correct 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.
Question 2: At what water temperature should a family child care home's tap water be set to prevent scald burns in young children?
- 120°F (49°C) or below (Correct answer)
- 140°F (60°C)
- 160°F (71°C)
- As hot as possible for sanitizing
Correct answer: 120°F (49°C) or below
Setting the water heater to 120°F or below prevents scald injuries to children's sensitive skin.
Question 3: Which sleep position reduces the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) for infants in care?
- On their back (Correct answer)
- On their stomach
- On their side propped with a pillow
- In a car seat
Correct answer: On their back
Placing infants on their back to sleep is the safest position and lowers SIDS risk.
Question 4: A parent asks you to give their child an over-the-counter fever reducer. What must you have before administering any medication?
- Written authorization from the parent and proper labeling (Correct answer)
- A verbal okay by phone
- Another provider's approval
- Nothing—OTC medicine is always fine
Correct answer: Written authorization from the parent and proper labeling
Medication requires written parental authorization and correct labeling to be given safely and legally.
Question 5: How often should diapering surfaces be cleaned and sanitized in a family child care home?
- After every diaper change (Correct answer)
- Once per day
- Only when visibly soiled
- Once per week
Correct answer: After every diaper change
Diapering surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized after each use to prevent spread of germs.
Question 6: What is the safest way to store cleaning chemicals and medications in a home caring for children?
- Locked and out of children's reach (Correct answer)
- On a low shelf for easy access
- Under the kitchen sink
- In labeled containers on the floor
Correct answer: Locked and out of children's reach
Toxic substances must be locked and stored out of reach to prevent accidental poisoning.
Question 7: A child falls and gets a small cut that is bleeding. What is the correct first step before providing first aid?
- Put on disposable gloves (Correct answer)
- Apply a bandage immediately
- Rinse your own hands only
- Call the parent first
Correct answer: Put on disposable gloves
Wearing gloves protects both the provider and child from bloodborne pathogens before treating a wound.
FCC FCC Health and Safety 2
A child in your family child care home suddenly cannot speak, is clutching their throat, and turning blue.
What should you do first?