Group size is recognized as important for:
a. effective utilization of staff
b. cost analysis factors
c. hiring practices
d. provision of quality education and child care
Refrigerator temperature should be maintained at:
a. 28°F to 30°F
b. 38°F to 40°F
c. 48°F to 50°F
d. 0°F
Teachers should eat meals with children so they are able to:
a. clean up spills
b. serve the children’s plates
c. correct the children’s table manners
d. act as role models for appropriate eating behaviors
An appropriate birthday present for your two-year-old nephew would be:
a. a bright yellow teething ring
b. a big box of standard-size Legos
c. large wooden beads for stringing
d. a shiny red tricycle
Sugars, starches, and some fibers are classified as:
a. vitamins
b. carbohydrates
c. proteins
d. fats
Daily health checks provide useful information about children’s:
a. intelligence
b. general health status
c. adult height potential
d. developmental age
Immunizations provide lifetime immunity against all preventable childhood diseases.
a. True
b. False
In-service education programs should:
a. be conducted three to four times each year
b. be developed specifically for classroom teachers
c. only be required for new teachers
d. expand and update teachers’ knowledge and skills
Water-soluble vitamins:
a. are excreted in the urine
b. are stored in the body
c. should be included in the diet every day
d. are excreted in the urine and must be included in the diet every day
When parents are accused of child abuse, they often defend their actions on the basis of:
a. hatred toward the child
b. desire to cause intentional harm
c. an attempt to discipline the child
d. lack of financial resources
Children who develop shortness of breath following a bee sting may be experiencing an
allergic reaction.
a. True
b. False
Preschool-age children should be able to identify and label a wide variety of foods and
correctly sort them according to the MyPlate model.
a. True
b. False
Leukemia is the most common form of childhood cancer.
a. True
b. False
The basal metabolic rate (BMR) refers to the calories an individual burns during
physical activity.
a. True
b. False
Allergic disorders are generally thought to be:
a. contagious
b. communicable
c. hereditary
d. the result of poor dietary habits
Carefully maintained accident records are important because the severity of an injury
may not be immediately known.
a. True
b. False
Whole grains are the only food group that supplies dietary fiber.
a. True
b. False
A three-month-old infant’s diet should consist of:
a. plenty of fruits and vegetables
b. only cereals
c. meats, vegetables, and milk
d. breast milk or formula only
The current definition of health emphasizes the:
a. medical treatment and cure of disease
b. limits set by a person’s genetic makeup
c. interrelatedness of physical, mental, economic, cultural, and social well-being
d. toxic effects of environmental substances
A food intolerance is the same as a food allergy.
a. True
b. False
Relying on volunteer families to transport children on field trips is a safe and
cost-saving option for programs.
a. True
b. False
According to CACFP requirements, snacks must include at least three items from
different food groups.
a. True
b. False
The formation of healthy hemoglobin requires an adequate intake of:
a. potassium
b. iron
c. protein
d. calcium
The primary reason teachers should be concerned about each child’s health status is
because:
a. a direct relationship exists between good health and effective learning
b. families often fail to understand the seriousness of childhood illnesses
c. young children experience frequent sickness
d. teachers are usually more aware of appropriate community health services
Cellulose does not qualify as a nutrient but deserves to be given serious consideration in
planning a healthy diet.
a. True
b. False
Swings and trampolines:
a. are ideal because they encourage vigorous physical activity
b. pose a significant safety risk and should not be included on group setting play yards
c. should only be purchased if constructed of non-toxic materials
d. enhance the “fun” aspect of play yards
Special instruments and techniques are used to conduct daily health checks.
a. True
b. False
The label on a prescription medication is an acceptable form of physician approval.
a. True
b. False
Children who have seizures are likely to develop brain damage and behavior disorders.
a. True
b. False
A child who is not receiving an adequate source of energy from fat and carbohydrates
will use protein for energy.
a. True
b. False
Routine vision screening of children less than four years of age is costly and does not
yield accurate results.
a. True
b. False
Amino acids that are produced in the body are called______ .
An appropriate seat restraint for a four-year-old, who weighs 42 pounds and is 48
inches tall, would be a shoulder harness and a _________.
An EpiPen is used to treat a child who is having a severe ________ .
Why is iron-enriched cereal recommended as the first semisolid food to be given to the
infant?
What types of health and safety records should early childhood programs maintain and
keep on file?
Outdoor play equipment should be inspected__________for broken or loose parts.
Illnessproducing bacteria grow best at temperatures between _____°F to _____° F.
The concept of preventive health implies that individuals must take responsibility for
their personal ________.
Why are enriched cereal products not as nutritious as whole grain cereals?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using pea gravel under play equipment?
The outcomes of a nutrition education activity should be _____in order to determine if
it was effective.
Infants who develop Fifth disease_________need to be excluded from group settings.
The emergency treatment of accidental poisoning varies depending on the type of
substance the child has swallowed. What signs would help you to determine the
appropriate treatment?
_______can lead to changes in a child’s emotional and/or physical wellbeing.
Infants who are_________- fed experience a higher incidence of ear infection.
Why should vigorous physical activity be a regular part of children’s daily routine?