HSAN Study Guide

Signs of illness may include changes in ________, ________, or ________.

behavior, appetite, physical symptoms

Daily health checks should be conducted when?

Upon arrival and throughout the day.

What should you do if you notice symptoms of illness?

Observe, document, and report concerns immediately.

Common communicable diseases in children include ________, ________, ________, ________, and ________.

colds, flu, chickenpox, hand-foot-mouth, pink eye

Prevention of communicable diseases includes ________, ________, and ________.

handwashing, sanitizing toys, cleaning surfaces

 Children must be ___ _____ fever-free before returning to care.

24 hours

Florida law requires current ________ records for all enrolled children.

immunization

Always maintain ________ and ________ supervision of children.

visual, auditory

You should never leave children ________ indoors or outdoors.

unattended

Daily safety checks should include looking for ________, ________, and ________.

broken toys, spills, sharp edges/choking hazards

Emergency numbers must be posted ________.

near phones

How often should fire drills be conducted?

Monthly

When transporting children, always conduct ________ before and after each trip.

head counts

What should be done after an injury occurs?

Document the injury and notify parents.

The MyPlate model includes which five food groups?

 Fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, dairy

Foods should be served at regular ________ and should be ________.

intervals, balanced

Perishable foods must be stored below ________°F and hot foods above ________°F.

40°F, 140°F

Cross-contamination can be prevented by ________.

using separate cutting boards for meat and produce

Never serve food from ________ sources.

unapproved (home-prepared)

Food allergies should be posted ________ in food prep areas.

discreetly

Teachers can model healthy habits by ________, ________, and ________.

sitting with children, encouraging new foods, practicing handwashing

Failing to follow safety or health practices can lead to ________ or ________.

citations, loss of license

Hazardous materials like cleaners and medications must be ________.

stored properly

DCF licensing standards require environments that are ________ and ________.

safe, sanitary

 Hands must be washed before ________ and after ________, ________, or ________.

eating/food prep; diapering, toileting, outdoor play

Handwashing requires scrubbing for at least __ ______.

20 seconds

Cleaning removes ________, sanitizing ________, and disinfecting ________.

dirt, reduces germs, kills germs

Diapering must always be done in a ________ area using ________.

designated changing, gloves

 In an emergency, first stay ________ and ________ the situation.

calm, assess

All injuries must be ________ and ________ to supervisors and parents.

documented, reported

Staff must maintain current ________ and ________ certification.

CPR, First Aid

Incident reports must include ________, ________, ________, ________, and ________.

date, time, what happened, actions taken, staff signatures

Why should policies be written?

For parents and child care professionals to be aware of procedures. The rules apply to everyone.

Three As of a Healthy Child

Appetite, Appearance, Activity

Short-Term Illnesses

Ear Infections, Common Cold, Sprained Ankle, Distress Over Argument

Health Taken into Consideration

Social, Emotional, Mental

Temperature for Fever - Orally

101ºF or more

Temperature for Fever - Under Arm

100ºF or more

Preferred Thermometers

Digital Thermometeres, not mercury

Ways Diseases are Transmitted

Respiratory, Fecal/Oral, Direct Contact, Blood Borne

Four Types of Germs

Bacteria, Virus, Fungi, Parasites

Mothers Breastfeed Term

about one year

Communicable Diseases

Hib, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV

Conjunctivitis

Pink Eye

Giardiasis

Parasite found in stools. Diarrhea, bloating, ab cramps. Weight loss, weakness

Food Guidelines Established by USDA

myplate.gov

Injury Prevention

Use proper lifting techniques for infants. Keep first aid kits stocked and accessible. Document all injuries and notify parents.

Foods to Avoid

high in sugar, fat, or sodium

Storing Perishable Foods - Cold

Below 40ºF

Storing Perishable Foods - Hot

Above 140º

Clean

remove dirt

Sanitize

reduce germs

Disinfect

kill germs

Best Way to Handle Nosebleed

Pinch the nose and lean forward

The first step in treating a minor burn is to

Place the burn under cool running water

What prevents cross-contamination?

Using separate cutting boards for meat and produce

The proper method to reheat leftovers is

Until steaming hot, at least 165°F

What is the best response to a child having a seizure?

Move objects away and time the seizure