DCF Child Abuse and Neglect (CAAN) Training Courses 1 - 5 Study Guide (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Grade A | 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)
Study Guide Health, Safety and Nutrition
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The three A's of a healthy child are:
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- Appetite
- Appearance
- Activity
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The signs to observe in a daily health check fit into three categories:
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Behavior, Face & Body
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Behavior signs:
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Irritable, drowsy, whinny, lethargic
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Face & Body signs:
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Flushed, rashes, cuts, abrasions, bruises, pale, discolored stool, burns, diarrhea.
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common signs and symptoms of children who experience illness:
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fever, vomiting, stomach aches, sneezing, etc.
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Heat exhaustion
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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! Parents should be notified. 2 / 4
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Heat Stroke
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Occurs because of prolonged exposure to very hot conditions. The mechanism in the brain that regulates body temperature rapidly rises to 104 degrees Fahrenheit. The person becomes flushed, with hot, dry skin and strong, rapid pulse. He or she quickly becomes confused or unconscious.
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Dehydration
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Dry to very dry mouth. Little or no tears when crying. Less active than usual, or very fussy. Infant will wet less than 6 diapers a day; a child will make fewer trips to the restroom than he normally does. Eyes are sunken. Hands and feet are cool and blotchy. Pulse may seem weak and fast. Child will not urinate for hours.
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fungi
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Grows best in warm, moist places. Can causes athlete's foot and ringworm.Effective medication is available. Medications work best when condition favorable to fungi growth are removed.
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Virus
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Smaller than bacteria. Grow only in living cells. Can cause colds, chicken pox, measles, German measles, mumps. Antibiotics have no effect. Rest is the best action; body fights better when rested. Vaccines against common ones available.
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Bacteria
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Small organisms seen with an ordinary microscope. Can causes strep throat, impetigo, pink eye, and some pneumonia. Antibiotics help stop growth.
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Parasites
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Organisms that live on or in animals and people. Common examples include pin worms, roundworms, head lice. Effective medications are available for most.
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