Health, Safety and Nutrition

1. Health, Safety and Nutrition Module 1: _______________ __________________

2. What does “Health” mean to you?(write your definition of “health”)

3. Characteristics of a healthy environment that promote good health practices include: • _____________________________________ • _____________________________________ • implementation and _______________________ _____________________________________

4. Key Point Establishing and following a written policy is _________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________.

5. Key Point The three A’s of a healthy child are: ________________, ________________ and _____________.

6. Appetite • Can eat a ________________ _______________________ • Will consume a _____________ ________________________ • Is interested _____________ • Appears _________________ _______________________

7. Appearance • Has clear, _______________ • Has ____________________ • Has ____________________ • Gains steadily _____________ _______________________

8. Activity • Has plenty _______________ • Is _____________________ • ________________ soundly • Has few _________________

9. The following are also taken into consideration when evaluating a child’s health: • ___________ health - __________ ___________________________ • ___________ health - __________ ___________________________ • ___________ health - __________ ___________________________

10. Daily Health Checks Daily health checks are a good way of _____________, ______________, and _________________________ ____________________________.

11. _______ Health Checks • _________ • _______ and Body • Other signs: • _________________ • _________________ • bowel movement changes • pain • _________________

12. It is important to remember that ________________________________________________.

13. How Can I Tell if a Child is Sick? • Identify possible signs – _________ ____________________________ • Recommended way of taking temperature: _________________ ___________________________. • Fever: ______________________ ________________________ ________________________

14. “If You Could Just Help Me Out This Once” (story read by teacher)

15. Knowing the signs of illness in children is very important, but responding quickly to these signs is equally important. Depending upon the type and severity of the symptom, a caregiver may do one or more of these things: 1. ____________________________________ ____________________________________ 2. ____________________________________ ____________________________________ 3. ____________________________________ ____________________________________ 4. ____________________________________ ____________________________________

16. Dehydration It is very important to watch for signs of dehydration when a child in your care suffers from ____________ _____________________________________________________ Can also occur if a child has been very active for a long period _______________________________________. Watch for the following signs: • Dry to very dry ____________________ • Little to no ___________________________________ • Less active than usual, or _________________________ • Infant will wet less than ________________________, a child will make _____________ trips to the restroom than he normally does

17. Dehydration If dehydration is ________________, the following will occur: • ______________________________ • Hands and feet _____________________ • Pulse may seem _____________________ • Child will not _______________________

18. Dehydration The steps to prevent dehydration are dependent on the child’s symptoms, and can include: • For ________________________________; it has a high concentration of minerals and salt which could be dangerous to a child with diarrhea. • For vomiting, stop giving solid food, and give _____ ______________________________________. • For both diarrhea and vomiting, ______ the child’s normal diet and give ____________________. • Do not give a child sports drinks or any other similar drink made for adults.

19. ________ Exhaustion Occurs when someone who is not used to ______ _______ weather does not get enough liquid and salt. The condition is caused by excessive sweating. The person’s skin becomes pale and clammy, and the person feels sick, dizzy, and/or faint. Pulse rate and breathing become rapid, and a headache or muscle cramps may develop. Take action! • ___________________________________ ___________________________________. • ___________________________________ ___________________________________. • ___________________________________ ___________________________________

20. Heat __________ Occurs because of prolonged exposure to very hot conditions. The mechanism in the brain that regulates body temperature stops functioning, and the body’s temperature rapidly rises to 104 degrees Fahrenheit. The person becomes flushed, with hot, dry skin and a strong, rapid pulse. He/she quickly becomes confused or unconscious. Here’s what to do if you observe these conditions: 1. Anyone who has heat stroke should receive medical attention. If you suspect heatstroke, call _____ immediately. While waiting for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to arrive: 2. Remove clothing and wrap the person in a _____________________, or sponge with cold or tepid water. 3. ____________________________, with an electric fan, or with a hairdryer set to cold. 4. When his/her temperature drops to 101 degrees Fahrenheit, place the person ___________________________________________. • Cover the person with a dry sheet and continue to fan. If his/her temperature __________________________________________. A caregiver should know the ____________________________ in children and be prepared to __________________________ ______________.

21. Key Point It is important to ______________ and ______________ appropriately to signs of illness in the children in your care, both for their well-being and for the ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ within your program

22. What is a Communicable Disease? • ____________________________________________________________________________________ • This usually results from the interaction between ____________ ___________________________ ___________________________.

23. There are 4 types of germs: -__________________ -__________________ -__________________ -__________________

24. __________ • Small __________ seen with an ordinary microscope • Can cause ____________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ • _______________ help stop growth

25. ___________ • _____________ than bacteria • Grow _________________________ • Can cause ________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ • Antibiotics have ___________________ • ________ is the best action; body fights better __________________ • _________________ against common • ones are available.

26. ___________ • Grow best in ______________________ _________________________ • Can cause ________________________ _______________________________ • Effective ________________________ • Medications work best when conditions that are favorable to _______________ _______________________________

27. _________ • Organisms that live _________________ _______________________________ • Common examples include ____________ ________________________________ • Effective _________________ is available for most

28. Ways Illnesses/Diseases are Transmitted • _________________________________ _________________________________ • _________________________________ _________________________________ • _________________________________ _________________________________ • _________________________________ _________________________________

29. Serious Communicable Diseases • _______________________ (HIB) • ___________________ • _______________________ (HIV)

30. Haemophilus Influenzae B (HIB)

31. Hepatitis BHepatitis C

32. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

33. Most Common Childhood Illnesses • ___________________ • Common cold • ___________________ • Diarrhea related diseases • ___________________ • ___________________ • Allergic reactions/_____________ • ___________________________ • ___________

34. Chicken Pox • Slight ______ • __________________, first on scalp, then on face and body

35. Chicken Pox

36. Common Cold • __________________ • Watery eyes • __________________ • ____________ (ill feeling) • Usually no __________ • ____________ (sluggish)

37. Common Cold

38. Flu (Review the information on the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website (www.cdc.org) regarding flu pandemic in child care, frequently.) • High ____________ • ________________ • Headache • ________________ • ________________ • ________________ • Can develop chest pain and cough

39. Diarrhea-Related Disease • Loose or watery stools • ________________ • Vomiting • ________________ • ________________ • Fever

40. Conjunctivitis (Eye Infection; Pink eye) • _______ eye/eyes • ______________ from one or both eyes • ____________ lid/lids

41. Pink Eye

42. Giardiasis • __________ found in the stools • Diarrhea, bloating, _____________________ • _________________ and weakness

43. __________ Reactions/Anaphylaxis • _____________ • Swelling of ________ • __________ breathing

44. RSV ____________________ • ________________________ • Blue color ________________ • ______________ breathing

45. Lice • __________ scalp • ________ (________) • Small, red _________ or _________ from scratching

46. Head Lice

47. Ringworm • Flat, spreading ______, ring-shaped spots • Reddish in color and _________ • _______ that grows easily on _____ ___________________________.

48. Ringworm

49. Key Point Responding in a correct and timely manner when a child displays a symptom or symptoms of a ___________________ ____________ is an excellent way of preventing ___________________ _____________ in a child care program.

50. Preventing Communicable Disease… There are 3 main points to follow…