The process of destroying or reducing organisms to a safe level; including properly cleaned equipment and surfaces, such as sinks and sleep mats. -
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The processes by which a person, animal, or plant takes in and utilizes food substances. - ANSWER-nutrition
A desire to eat. - ANSWER-appetite
A surface that is resistant to water, chemicals, and other fluids. These surfaces are required in areas such as changing stations, playpens, cots, and sleeping mats. - ANSWER-impermeable surface
A product that protects an individual from contracting an infectious disease by stimulating their immune system. - ANSWER-vaccine
Disease that can be spread from one person to another. - ANSWER-communicable disease
The total well-being of a person—including the physical, mental, and social self—in the absence of disease or other abnormal conditions. - ANSWER-health
To kill germs on surfaces or objects by using chemicals. This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove all germs, but by killing germs on a surface after cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infection. - ANSWER-disinfect
Procedures for getting children and staff out of a building; applied during fire drills and other emergency situations. - ANSWER-evacuation plan
The process of administering a vaccine to make an individual protected from contracting an infectious disease. - ANSWER-immunization
A designated area for a child who becomes ill at the facility, which must be away from the other, healthy children. - ANSWER-isolation area
To remove dirt, debris, and germs by scrubbing and washing with soap (or detergent) and water. The process does not necessarily kill germs, but lowers the risk of spreading infection. - ANSWER-clean
Things in the environment that can be identified as dangerous to one's health and welfare. - ANSWER-safety hazards
appetite - ANSWER-Can eat an appropriate amount of food at meal times
Will consume a variety of foods
Is interested in eating
Appears content after meals and snacks
appearance - ANSWER-Has clear, bright eyes
Has clear skin
Has age-appropriate muscles
Gains steadily in height and body weight
activity - ANSWER-Has plenty of energy (not hyperactive)
Is alert
Sleeps soundly
Has few aches and pains
emotionally healthy - ANSWER-happy, cheerful feelings.
socially healthy - ANSWER-friendly most of the time, interacts with other children, and enjoys quiet activities that require concentration
mentally healthy - ANSWER-is interested in new experiences, and is usually confident and adaptable.
special needs - ANSWER-refers to children who have medical, physical, emotional, or behavioral conditions that delay or affect development
daily health checks - ANSWER-good way of preventing, identifying, and controlling illness in a child care environment. By visually inspecting or questioning a child about his or her health on a daily basis, you help ensure that your program is as disease-free as possible.
The signs to observe in a daily health check fit into two categories: - ANSWER-Behavior
General mood (unusually quiet, irritable, drowsy, or restless)
Unusual behavior
Activity level
Breathing difficulties (labored)
Severe coughing or sneezing
Hoarseness
Physical
Skin color (flushed or pale, dry or clammy, hot)
Unusual spots, rashes
Swelling or bruises
Sores
Discharge from nose, ears, eyes
Eyes red, irritated, sensitive to light
You should take a child's
temperature when the child is displaying symptoms such as: - ANSWER-Warm or hot to the touch
Sweating more than usual
Flushed appearance
Sleepiness
Unusual breathing
Poor appetite
May be more thirsty than usual
We know a child has a fever by taking the child's temperature - ANSWER-under the arm and getting a reading of 100F
or
under the tongue and getting a reading of 101F.
The use of mercury thermometers is not recommended. If you use a mercury thermometer and break it, call - ANSWER-Poison Control:
1-800-222-1222
Responding to an Illness - ANSWER-Watch the child closely, apply first aid/CPR as needed, and be ready to discuss your observations with parents and/or paramedics. Your observations should be documented.
Isolate the child until parents and/or paramedics arrive.
Call the parents, and if necessary, suggest to the parents that the child needs medical attention.
Call 9-1-1.
dehydration - ANSWER-Dry to very dry mouth
Little or no tears when crying
Less active than usual, or very fussy
Infant will wet less than six diapers a day; a child will make fewer trips to the restroom than he/she normally does
Eyes will appear to be sunken
Hands and feet will be cool and blotchy
Pulse may seem weak and fast
Child will not urinate for hours
The steps to prevent dehydration are dependent on the child's symptoms, and can include: - ANSWER-For mild diarrhea, do not give milk; 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 water at thirty- to sixty-minute intervals.
For both diarrhea and vomiting, stop the child's normal diet and discuss with parents. [Show Less]