Health
What is Nursing Bottle Decay?
Decay of the teeth caused by juice or milk residue left on the teeth due to prolonged use of the bottle while a child is sleeping.
What is a Pathogen?
What are the different food groups?
Grains
Fruits & Vegetables
Milk & Milk Products
Meat & Meat Alternatives
What are some things that you need to look for when checking for safety indoors?
*Consider specific examples of these*
Play Materials
Furniture
Layout of Centre
Rules
What is Physical Abuse?
Involves using deliberate force to cause injury or the risk of injury to a child.
(Hitting, Biting, Shaking, Pushing, Kicking, Chocking, Burning and etc...)
What are Deciduous Teeth and how many do children have?
Baby Teeth that fall out and are replaced by adult teeth.
There are 20 Deciduous Teeth.
What is the most effective way to control the spread of communicable illnesses?
Handwashing
How many servings of milk products are recommended for preschool children?
2
What are some things that you need to be aware of for outdoor safety?
*Consider specific examples of these*
Play Materials
Environment
Design of Play Area
Rules
What is Neglect?
Involves harming a child's sense of self.
(Verbal threats, social isolation, intimidation, exploitation and etc...)
What is Fluoride and where can it be found?
Fluoride is a natural mineral in the earth that helps with the development of bones and teeth and is found in tap water, toothpaste.
What is an early symptom of diabetes?
Fatigue & Weakness
Blurred Vision
Dry & Itch Skin
Mood Swings & Depression
Frequent Thirst & Urination
What food group would Macaroni and Cheese fall under?
Milk and Milk Products
Grains (Pasta)
What are the most important things to consider when choosing a suitable and safe car seat?
Height
Weight
Forward and Rear Facing
What is Emotional Abuse?
Involves repeated failure to provide for a child's physical, emotional, or psychological well-being.
(Failure to provide adequate shelter, clothing, cleaniness, medical care, food, and etc...)
What is an example of a situation that may cause stress for children?
Separation from parents
New Experiences
Hospitalization
Death
Name the different types of allergens and describe what they are?
2) Inhalants - Breathed In
3) Contactants - Contact With Skin
4) Injectables - Injected into the Body
How many servings per day would a 4 year old need to consume from the fruits and vegetable food group?
5
What does this sign stand for?
Corrosive Substance
What are some clues that indicate that a child is being physically abused?
Bruises
Bite Marks
Burns
Dislocation of Hips & Shoulders
Name some things that can be found in a child's permanent heath record?
Child's Health History
Recent Medical Exam
Immunization Records
Emergency Contact
Dental Records
What are the 4 Steps of an Illness?
1) Incubation - Time between exposure and appearance of first symptoms
2) Prodromal - First non-specific signs of illness
3) Acute - When person is definitely sick, and are highly contagious
4) Recovery - When person is beginning to feel better
Name some other ways that preschoolers can consume milk?
Chocolate Milk
Cereal (with Milk)
Puddings
Yoghurt
Ice Cream
What does this sign stand for?
Poisonous Substance
If a child disclosed that he or she is being abused, what should you do?
Listen
Acknowledge
Record
Reassure
Report