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What does Health mean?

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Health is the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

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What does Quality of Life mean?

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Quality of life is the degree to which someone enjoys an important dimension of their life physical, emotional, social) and the realization of goals, hopes and aspirations

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What is Jordan’s Principle?

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Jordan’s principal makes sure all First Nations children living in Canada can access the products, services and supports they need, when they need them.

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What is Nutrition?

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Nutrition is the science of food and how it’s used by our bodies.

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What is Conjunctivitis?

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Conjunctivitis is pink eye. It is inflammation of the eye from infection or allergies.

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What is Failure to Thrive?

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Failure to thrive is when children’s weight or rate of weight gain is significantly below that of other children of similar age and sex

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What is a Anaphylactic Shock?

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Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can develop rapidly

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What is Shingles?

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Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash that could cause chickenpox

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What is Nutrients

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Nutrients are the
substances found
in food

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What are the functions of nutrients?

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-Carbohydrates= The primary nutrient for providing calories(energy) needed for work/physical activity.

-Proteins= Support bodily functions, Part of various enzymes, hormones, and antibodies; provides energy.

-Fats= All cell membranes are made from fats. Fats are essential for brain/nerve function and healthy skin, it transport fat-soluble vitamins; and provides energy.

-Vitamins= Organic substances essential for helping the body regulate functions.

-Minerals= Inorganic substances essential in differing amounts to help the body function properly and stay strong; transmission of nerve impulses; releases of energy.

-Fiber= Regular functioning of intestines/bowel; feeds the bacteria in the colon to sustain colonic health.

-Water= Necessary to maintain normal hydration, blood pressure, fluid balance.

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What is the Prevention?

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Prevention involves identifying factors that cause a
condition then reducing or eliminating them

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What is Health Promotion?

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The process of enabling people to increase control over,
and to improve their health

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What is the Continuum of Care?

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continuum of care is a concept involving an integrated system of care that guides and tracks patient over time through a comprehensive array of health services spanning all levels of intensity of care.

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What is public health?

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Public health is Provided regionally within each province and territory. It’s responsible for many of the major improvements in health. It is the most current public health legislation that focuses on control of infectious diseases.

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What is private health?

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What is a carrier?

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A carrier is a person who can pass an inherited (genetic) disease on to their children but who does not have the disease

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What is food jags?

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A ‘food jag’ is when a child eats the same foods prepared in the same way, every day or at every meal. Eventually, they are likely to get ‘burned out’ on these foods and they are usually lost from the child’s diet permanently

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What is Leisure?

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Leisure is the free time spent away from chores, work, school, or other things they need to do.

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What is rest?

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Resting allows children to unwind physically and emotionally, allowing them to be healthy and energized for the rest of the day

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What is coping?

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Coping is the way a person tries to decrease or eliminate stress

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What is stress?

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Stress is the wear and tear on our bodies produced by the
process of living

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What is food?

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Food is any nutrient-rich material consumed or absorbed by humans, animals, or plants in order to sustain life and growth

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What is food Insecurity?

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Food insecurity is when a family does not have the financial means to afford the necessities of life.(food)

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What is Autonomy?

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What is Immunity?

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What is Humidex?

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What is Frostbite?

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Frostbite is damage to the skin caused by extreme cold

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What are the social determinants of health?

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The social determinants are

  • Income/social status

-Employment/working conditions

-Education/literacy

-Social environments

-Physical environments

-Healthy child development

-Health services

-Culture

-Gender

-Personal health practices/coping skills

-Biology/genetic endowment

-Social support networks

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Explain the social determinants of health’s impact on our well-being?

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They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life.

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What factors may impact the health for Indigenous/First People?

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What factors that influence eating habits?

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Factors that shape and influence eating habits are
- Physical

-Emotional(Thoughts associated
with foods that can be
positive or negative)

-Social

-Culture

-Body image

-Economics(Less money and lack of transportation can limit access to bulk purchases, sales,
& nutritious foods)

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What recommendations for healthy eating as set out by the Canada Food Guide?

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-Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits, whole grain foods and protein foods

-Limit highly processed foods

-Make water your drink of
choice.

-Use food labels.

-Be aware that food marketing can influence your choices

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What are the differing nutritional needs of various age groups of children?

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-Infant needs 100cal day, a
-Ages 1 to 3 years need 80 kg/day,
-4 to 5 years needs 70kcal/kg/day,
- 6 to 8 years needs 60 to 65 kcal/kg/day
- 9+ needs 35 to 45 kcal/kg/day.

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What are the CCEYA’s regulations regarding nutrition and menus?

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-Water should always be available

-Menus are posted for current/following week

-Substitutions must be noted on the menu

-Menus are to be kept for 30 days after the final day of use

-Up to date allergy/restriction lists are posted in cooking/serving areas,
playrooms and any other area children may be (name and
restriction/allergy

-Food must never be used as a reward for children

-Foods high in sugar/salt should be limited if offered at all

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List the three rights of the worker under the Occupational Health and Safety Act?

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1- Right to know: About actual and potential hazards in your workplace

2- Right to participate: If working with 19+ employees you can join the Joint
Health and Safety Committee.

3- Right to Refuse unsafe work: If you believe job requirements are placing your health and safety in jeopardy, you can refuse the task.

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Identify the infections particularly important to pregnant women.

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1: Chicken pox(Varicella)

2:Rubella(German Measles)

3:Measles and Mumps

4:Cytomegalovirus(CMV)

5:Fifths disease

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Describe the infections particularly important to pregnant women.

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1:Chickenpox(For women who are susceptible to chicken pox and become infected
during the first half of pregnancy, the fetus is at high risk of malformation.)

2:Rubella(Susceptible pregnant women who are infected with rubella during the first four months of pregnancy are at high risk of a miscarriage or, if the fetus goes to term, of delivering a baby with malformations.)

3:Measles/Mumps(Measles during pregnancy can increase the risk of premature delivery. Mumps in the first three months of pregnancy may increase the risk of miscarriage)

4:CMV( CMV is a common virus that infects most people at
some time during their lives but rarely causes obvious illness. When susceptible women become infected
during their pregnancy there is a risk that the infant will be infected. 5-15% of affected infants will have serious disease at birth, which may
include hearing loss and or developmental delays)

5:Fifths disease(If a pregnant woman gets it, there is a small risk that it could harm her baby. The virus can disrupt the baby’s ability to produce red blood cells and the baby could
contract a form of anemia, which can lead to heart
failure, miscarriage, or stillbirth (rare) Often referred to as “slapped cheek”)

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How does immunity develop in the body?

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1: Naturally/actively(exposure)

2: Passively(immunizations)

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What is the chain of transmission for illness?

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The chain of transmission for illness is

40
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How to reduce the chain of transmission for illness?

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-Immunizations
-Handwashing/hygiene
-Cleaning/sanitizing
-Daily observations of children
-Documentations/sharing observations
-Exclusion criteria
-Effective communication with parents

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What are the reasons for which a child may be excluded from care?

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-When the child has any signs and/or symptoms that are not pre-existing (greater than normal) or if the child is unable to participate in regular programming because of illness.

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What are the signs/symptoms to look out for when conducting a daily observation?

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-Face: sad, tired, flushed, pale

-Eyes: puffy, red, watery, discharge

-Ears: rubbing, pulling, discharge

-Nose: runny, red, chafed

-Mouth: bleeding; swollen gums, cold sores

-Neck: swelling along jawline

-Breathing/voice: wheezing, congested

-Skin: rashes, cuts, bruises, temperature

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What factors may contribute to the increase in childhood obesity?

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  • Less physical activity(TV, Laptops, phones)
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What ways in which outdoor activity support development?

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-Physical: Increases energy/improves stamina, Muscle growth/strong bones, Stronger heart and lungs, Increases flexibility, Improves coordination, Helps improve eating/sleeping habits, Helps maintain a healthy weight

-Emotional: Builds self-esteem, Practice self-discipline, Positive attitudes towards activity, Reduces anxiety, depression,
allows us to deal with stress better.

-Cognitive: Increases concentration, memory,
creativity, problem-solving, and enhances learning, Improves alertness, attention, and motivation, Prepares/encourages nerve cells to bind together, Spurs the development of new nerve cells (which play a role in long-term memory and spatial awareness).

Social/cultural: Opportunities to socialize, Healthy family engagement, Develop motor and life skills, Cooperation and social problem-solving, Learn songs/games from diverse
backgrounds.

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Why are young children at risk of injury?

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-Sensory perception does not always keep up with rapid growth spurts, Young children are learning impulse control, Children learn through trial and error, and Children under 3 are not aware of other’s safety.

Infants/toddlers haven’t developed an awareness of potential harm.

Schoolagers have less supervision and use their own judgement to make decisions.

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In what ways can educators promote safety?

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-Developmentally appropriate equipment

-Maintaining equipment

-Encourage proper use of equipment

-Modelling safe actions

-Helping children develop awareness of safety

-Actively supervise activities

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What are the CCEYA’s regulations concerning serious occurrences?

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-Written policies/procedures

-A report

-Summary of the report

-Summary is kept in accordance

48
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What are the various forms of maltreatment?

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  • Physical abuse
  • Emotional abuse
  • Sexual abuse
  • Neglect
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What are the indicators of the various forms of maltreatment?

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Physical: aggressive behaviour, acts out

Emotional: high expectations of self, defeated attitude

Sexual: unusual level of sexual
knowledge, play, stimulation

Neglect: hoards food, excessive eating when food is available

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What are the three forms of prevention?

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  • Primary prevention approaches aim to stop child abuse or neglect before it occurs.
  • Secondary prevention approaches target high-risk families to prevent child maltreatment.
  • Tertiary prevention= approaches focus on the treatment of children and families after child abuse or neglect has occurred
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What is the educator’s responsibility of Duty to Report?

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when you have reasonable grounds to suspect that a child is or may be in need of protection

52
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What is HDLH?

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How Does Learning Happen

Belonging

Engagement

Expression

Well-being

53
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What is the ELECT?

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Early Learning for Every Child Today

a guide to help support the curriculum and pedagogy in early childhood settings

54
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What is the publics health guide?

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focus on preventing disease and injuries, responding to public health threats, promoting good physical and mental health, and providing information to support informed decision making.

55
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What is sexual abuse?

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sexual behavior or a sexual act forced upon a woman, man or child without their consent

56
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What is germs?

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microscopic bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa that can cause disease

57
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Explain cooking with children?

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Benefits-
-Nutritional education,
Food preparation
Use of senses
Balanced lifestyle
Colours
Use of utensils
Shapes
Pride & accomplishment
Textures
Food safety
Principles of hygiene

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What are the ratios for infants?

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Staff= 1
Child= 3
Max group size= 3:10

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What are the ratios for Toddlers?

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Staff= 1
Child= 5
Max group size= 15

60
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What are the ratios for Preschoolers?

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Staff= 1
Child= 8
Max group size= 24

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What are the ratios for Kindergarteners?

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Staff= 1
Child= 13
Max group size= 26

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What are the ratios for Primary Junior School Age?

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Staff= 1
Child= 15
Max group size= 30

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What are the ratios for Junior School Age?

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Staff= 1
Child= 20
Max group size= 20

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