OAE Early Childhood Education Health, Safety, and Nutrition 2

Question 1

A child in your classroom has a peanut allergy. Another child brings peanut butter cookies for a birthday celebration. What is the BEST course of action?

Accepted Answer

Follow the allergy action plan on file and provide a safe alternative treat

Answer

Each child with a known allergy should have an individualized allergy action plan that guides staff responses, including providing safe alternative foods.

Question 2

Which temperature range is considered the 'danger zone' for food safety in early childhood settings?

Accepted Answer

40°F to 140°F

Answer

The danger zone (40°F–140°F) is the temperature range where bacteria multiply most rapidly, making food unsafe if left in this range for more than 2 hours.

Question 3

During outdoor play, a teacher notices lightning in the distance. What should the teacher do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Immediately bring all children indoors to a safe building

Answer

The 30-30 rule recommends going indoors when lightning is visible, as children should be inside a substantial building before thunder is heard.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the recommended hand-washing technique for young children after using the restroom?

Accepted Answer

Wet hands, apply soap, scrub for at least 20 seconds, rinse, and dry

Answer

Proper handwashing requires soap and at least 20 seconds of scrubbing to effectively remove pathogens.

Question 5

A 2-year-old child in a childcare center is running a fever of 101.5°F. According to standard exclusion policies, what should the teacher do?

Accepted Answer

Isolate the child and notify the family to pick up the child

Answer

Children with fevers above 100.4°F are typically excluded from childcare to prevent spreading illness; families must be notified for pickup.

OAE - Early Childhood Education Exam Practice Test

OAE - Early Childhood Education Exam Practice Test

OAE Early Childhood Education Health, Safety, and Nutrition 2