Handwashing
What should you do first when washing your hands?
Wet your hands with clean, running water.
What is a disease that can spread from person to person called?
A communicable disease
What should you do before preparing or eating food
Wash your hands
What is the process of identifying dangers in a child's environment and making the area safer called?
Childproofing
Name one common accident that can happen during infancy
Falls, choking, burns, drowning, poisoning, or suffocation.
How long should you scrub your hands with soap?
At least 20 second
What is a disease that does NOT spread from person to person called?
A noncommunicable disease
Why should raw meat be kept separate from other foods
to prevent cross-contamination
Name one indoor hazard that can be dangerous to children.
Cleaning products, medicines, electrical outlets, loose cords, hot appliances, or small choking hazards.
Name two common accidents that can happen during the toddler years.
Falls, burns, poisoning, drowning, choking, or being struck by objects.
What is the purpose of preventive health care?
To prevent health problems or detect them early.
Is the flu a communicable or noncommunicable disease?
Communicable
Name two ways to prevent food borne diseases
Wash hands, cook food properly, wash produce, separate raw and cooked foods, or refrigerate food properly
Name one outdoor hazard that can be dangerous to children.
Traffic, swimming pools, unsafe playground equipment, poisonous plants, or pesticides
Name two common accidents that can happen during the preschool years
Falls, burns, drowning, poisoning, or playground injuries.
Name two health screenings that are important for children
Vision, hearing, dental, developmental, or growth screenings.
What is a vaccine
A preparation that helps the body develop protection against a specific disease
Why is it important to cook food to a safe temperature
It helps kill harmful bacteria and other pathogens
What is one important safety standard for cribs?
Cribs should meet current safety standards and have properly spaced slats, with no loose bedding or pillows
Name two common accidents that can happen during the school-age years.
Sports injuries, falls, bicycle injuries, burns, or traffic-related injuries.
Put these handwashing steps in the correct order: dry hands, wet hands, apply soap, scrub, rinse
Wet → Apply soap → Scrub → Rinse → Dry
Choose one noncommunicable disease and name one possible cause or trigger
Answers may include asthma—genetics or environmental triggers; diabetes—genetics and other factors; or heart disease—genetics, diet, physical inactivity, and other risk factors
Name FIVE ways to prevent foodborne diseases
Wash hands, wash fruits and vegetables, cook foods properly, separate raw and cooked foods, and refrigerate food properly
What are two important safety standards for car seats
The car seat should be appropriate for the child's age, height, and weight and installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Why is supervision still necessary even when a child's environment has been childproofed?
Childproofing reduces hazards, but it cannot prevent every accident. Adults still need to watch, guide, and assist children.