FREE CCP Health, Safety, and Nutrition Questions and Answers

Question 1

A child in your care, who is not known to have any allergies, develops hives and difficulty breathing after snack time. What is the MOST appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Activate the emergency medical system (call 911) immediately.

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Administer a child's dose of an over-the-counter antihistamine.

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Call the child's parents to inform them of a possible mild reaction.

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Offer the child water and have them lie down until the symptoms subside.

Question 2

Which of the following is the single most effective practice for preventing the spread of communicable diseases in a child care setting?

Accepted Answer

Consistent and thorough handwashing by staff and children.

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Requiring all children to be fully immunized.

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Disinfecting all toys and surfaces on a weekly basis.

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Ensuring proper ventilation in all classrooms.

Question 3

To comply with the USDA's Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines, a reimbursable lunch for a preschool-aged child must include which combination of food components?

Accepted Answer

Fluid milk, a meat or meat alternative, grains, fruits, and vegetables.

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A grain, a protein, and a fruit.

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Any three of the five main food groups.

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A vegetable, fluid milk, and a meat alternative.

Question 4

An infant is placed in their crib for a nap. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics' safe sleep guidelines, which of the following represents the safest sleep environment?

Accepted Answer

On their back in a crib with a firm mattress and a fitted sheet only.

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On their stomach in a crib with a soft mattress and a light blanket.

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On their back in a crib with a firm mattress, a fitted sheet, and a small stuffed animal for comfort.

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On their side in a crib with bumper pads to prevent injury.

Question 5

As a mandated reporter, a child care professional has a reasonable suspicion that a child is being neglected at home. What is the first legal responsibility of the child care professional?

Accepted Answer

Report the suspicion to the appropriate state child protective services agency.

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Discuss the concerns with the center's director to decide on the next steps.

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Document all observations for a week to build a stronger case.

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Confront the parents with the observations to get their side of the story.

Question 6

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) guidelines for public playgrounds, what is the minimum required use zone, or fall zone, that should extend in all directions from a piece of stationary equipment?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

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3 feet

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9 feet

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12 feet