Many of today’s health problems are:
a. not preventable
b. the result of poor health habits and practices
c. caused by life-threatening communicable illnesses
d. evolving and unpredictable
Disposable gloves should be worn whenever administering first aid to a bleeding
wound.
a. True
b. False
An allergen is a substance that:
a. aids the body in storing sugar
b. causes hyperactivity
c. is a major component of bone and cartilage
d. can trigger an allergic reaction
Amino acids that cannot be supplied by the body are called:
a. complete
b. incomplete
c. essential
d. nonessential
A majority of children consume the recommended fruit and vegetable daily servings.
a. True
b. False
A beverage labeled “juice drink” provides at least 50 percent pure fruit juice.
a. True
b. False
The fats found in beef, lamb, poultry, and butter contain high amounts of:
a. saturated fat and cholesterol
b. polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)
c. triglycerides and cholesterol
d. unsaturated fats and cholesterol
Food that has visible mold should be:
a. discarded
b. trimmed free of mold and refrigerated
c. trimmed free of mold and heated to 145F
d. frozen immediately
The radura symbol on a food indicates that it has been:
a. pasteurized
b. sterilized
c. irradiated
d. freeze-dried
Discipline that is physical and forceful, such as hitting and shoving, teaches children to
respect adults.
a. True
b. False
Exclusion policies:
a. prevent illness and infection from occurring
b. need only to be enforced when there is threat of serious disease
c. protect teachers against potential charges of negligence
d. serve as guidelines for deciding when a child is too ill to attend group care
Vitamin C promotes bone and tooth formation by improving collagen development and
calcium absorption.
a. True
b. False
Children who are born into poverty are more likely to:
a. have a shorter life expectancy
b. experience birth defects and serious medical conditions
c. experience a higher rate of learning and behavior problems
d. all answers are correct
In newborns, the absence of which of the following is cause for concern?
a. reaching for objects
b. b. blink reflex
c. watching objects move across the room
d. color vision
Activity plans:
a. ensure that a lesson will be successful
b. encourage advanced planning and organization
c. are only necessary for new teachers to develop
d. are not an efficient use of teachers’ time
Calorie-wise, swimming for 20 minutes would justify eating a large candy bar or ice
cream cone.
a. True
b. False
A child who develops anemia should be encouraged to consume more:
a. milk
b. meat and whole grain cereals
c. fruits and vegetables
d. cheeses and dry beans
Cavities and other dental deformities can sometimes be detected during health checks.
a. True
b. False
At approximately what age does an infant develop a pincer grip?
a. 3-4 months
b. 5-6 months
c. 7-8 months
d. 9-10 months
Which of the following activities would be most effective for reinforcing the
importance of eating a variety of foods each day?
a. setting up a grocery store with food props for dramatic play
b. having children sort food pictures into their correct food groups
c. holding a “new” fruit sampling party at snack time
d. having children draw pictures of healthy foods
Children who develop a heat rash should be excluded from group care or school until
they are symptom-free.
a. True
b. False
Outdoor play equipment should be inspected:
a. daily
b. weekly
c. monthly
d. every time children use it
Fluoride affects tooth development in all the following ways EXCEPT:
a. it improves resistance to decay
b. it causes brown staining if consumed in high doses
c. it increases the strength of tooth enamel
d. it slows calcium absorption
The omission of fruits and vegetables from a child’s diet seriously reduces the
availability of all the following nutrients EXCEPT:
a. fiber
b. high-quality protein
c. vitamin C
d. vitamin A
Snacks should:
a. satisfy a portion of children’s daily nutrient needs
b. be avoided if they are high in sugar and fat
c. consist of nutrient-dense foods
d. all answers are correct
Age warnings provided by manufacturers on children’s toys:
a. are accurate
b. do not reflect individual differences in children’s abilities
c. inform adults about which toys are safe choices for children
d. are designed to improve toy sales
An instructional approach that maximizes children’s learning would be:
a. a teacher demonstration of correct tooth brushing techniques
b. a 10-minute talk about the benefits of proper dental care
c. a 5-minute session where children practice brushing their own teeth
d. a flannelboard story about foods that are good/bad for your teeth
Effective strategies for managing obesity in young children include all the following
EXCEPT:
a. providing nutrient-dense meals and snacks
b. increasing their engagement in physical activity
c. placing the child on a calorie-restricted diet
d. reducing the amount of time spent watching television or playing video games
In group settings, swings are considered to be_______for preschool children.
a. unsafe
b. developmentally appropriate
c. safe
d. effective for promoting cooperative play
An administrator calls you to request the health records of a former student. You
should:
a. provide the requested information over the phone
b. mail the results to the administrator
c. obtain written permission from the child’s family before releasing any information
d. refuse to release any information in order to protect the child’s identity
Minimum space recommended per child for indoor classrooms is:
a. over 100 square feet
b. 35 square feet
c. 50 square feet
d. 75 to 100 square feet
Toddler behaviors typically include all the following EXCEPT:
a. ability to feed self without much adult assistance
b. sensitivity to foods’ sensory qualities
c. strong food preferences
d. hearty appetite
Eating more fruit is an effective way to eliminate sugar from your diet.
a. True
b. False
Cholesterol is found only in ________-source foods.
When used appropriately,_______can be an effective method for teaching children
socially acceptable behavior.
Damage to, or improper functioning of, the brain or auditory nerves can result in a
_________ hearing loss.
What purpose(s) does the “Healthy People 2020 initiative serve?
Describe the four basic nutrition education concepts that should guide the development
of children’s learning experiences.
Hand washing, physical fitness, and the consistent use of seat belts are examples of
_________health care.
Proteins must be broken down into ____________________ ____________________
before they can be used for tissue growth and repair.
What is anaphylaxis?
Grapes, peanuts, and hot dogs are considered common________hazards for young
children.
Loose surface materials, such as wood chips, should be at least________inches deep
under outdoor play equipment.
What is the twofold purpose of state licensing regulations?
Chopping, stirring, and squeezing are examples of activities that incorporate
____________________ coordination.
Children who fail to get enough to eat are likely to be_________.
Nutrition resource information and materials should be accurate, appropriate for the
purpose and age of children, and _____________-free.
What special measures and precautions must be addressed before a teacher takes
children on a field trip?