Child Health and Disease Prevention Quiz

Behavior problems, intellectual disability, and appetite loss may be symptoms of lead poisoning.

The label on a prescription medication is an acceptable form of physician approval.

Children whose parents smoke are at higher risk for developing allergies, asthma, and cancer.

Children's age and immature development place them at high risk for communicable illness.

Anemia is caused by the over-production of red blood cells which interferes with their ability to deliver oxygen to the cells.

Separating toddlers in diapers from children who are toilet-trained can help to reduce the spread of intestinal illnesses in group settings.

Immunizations provide lifetime immunity against all preventable childhood diseases.

A child is capable of infecting others during the acute stage of a communicable illness.

Eczema is a classic symptom of contactant-type allergies.

Children who have seizures are likely to develop brain damage and behavior disorders.

The toys in an infant-toddler unit should be removed and washed after one child has played with them and before they are given to another child.

Disposable gloves should only be worn when caring for a child's injuries that involve blood.

Surfaces that have been contaminated with blood or feces can be adequately cleaned with soap and water.

What is hyperglycemia?

During which stage is a child most contagious?

At what age should infants begin to receive their first series of immunizations?

Children living in ____ are at higher risk of developing lead poisoning.

Children who have had cancer and undergone radiation to their head may experience permanent:

Early signs of a developing communicable illness might include all the following EXCEPT:

Written permission should be obtained for the administration of which of the following medications?

Giardiasis is a communicable illness that is transmitted:

Allergens such as laundry detergents, hand lotions, and grass are classified as:

An allergen is a substance that:

Chronic illnesses can be difficult to recognize because:

Universal infection control precautions require teachers to: