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Keeping Safe Revise and Test © ORCA Education Limited 2004 © ORCA Education Limited 2004 and suppliers all rights reserved Childhood Diseases A Answers Infectious childhood diseases are common as children do not have immunity to resist infection. 1. What are the two types of germs that cause disease? 2. What does the body produce to help fight infection? 3. In what two ways do diseases spread from person to person? © ORCA Education Limited 2004 and suppliers all rights reserved The stages of an infection The incubation period is from infection to the first symptoms. 4. What are common symptoms of infection? The infectious stage is when the germs can be spread from one person to another. 5. When is a person infectious? © ORCA Education Limited 2004 and suppliers all rights reserved A Answers Types of Diseases A Answers Diseases caused by bacteria include whooping cough, diphtheria, scarlet fever and tuberculosis. Diseases caused by viruses are measles, mumps, rubella (German measles), chicken pox and polio. 6. Which of these types of diseases can be treated with antibiotics, viruses or bacteria? 7. Why is Meningitis unusual as a disease? © ORCA Education Limited 2004 and suppliers all rights reserved Immunisation Children can be protected from disease by immunisation (vaccination). Vaccines work by causing the body to produce antibodies which destroy the germs. 8. Name 3 childhood diseases that can be prevented by immunisation. 9. Why are some parents concerned about immunisation (having their children vaccinated)? © ORCA Education Limited 2004 and suppliers all rights reserved A Answers The Sick Child A Answers A baby cannot tell you it does not feel well. 10. List six signs to look for, if you are a carer, that show that the baby may not be well. © ORCA Education Limited 2004 and suppliers all rights reserved Home, Doctor or Hospital? The most reliable way of finding out whether a child is ill, is to take the child’s temperature with a thermometer. There are different methods and the normal temperature will vary a little depending on the type you use. 11. What is the normal temperature? 12. What methods could you use to take a baby’s temperature? © ORCA Education Limited 2004 and suppliers all rights reserved A Answers Danger Signs Some illnesses can be severe and sudden like Meningitis. It is important that the carer can recognise danger signs. 13. People remember the spots symptom for Meningitis, why is it important that carers don’t wait for this symptom before seeking medical help? © ORCA Education Limited 2004 and suppliers all rights reserved A Answers Indoor Safety A Answers The home is hazardous. 14. Name 5 dangers that parents should be aware of in the kitchen. © ORCA Education Limited 2004 and suppliers all rights reserved Government Standards 15. What does the kite mark mean on baby equipment? 16. The Toys (Safety) Regulations ensure the safety of toys sold in the U.K. and these carry the CE and Lion mark. What are 3 common sense things to check for on toys given to young children? 17. What safety or health concerns should a parent have when choosing clothes? © ORCA Education Limited 2004 and suppliers all rights reserved A Answers Suggested Answers 1. Bacteria and viruses. 2. Antibodies. 3. Contact and through droplet infection. 4. Spots, a rash, high temperature, sore throat, cough… 5. From near the end of the incubation period to up to a week after the symptoms first appear. 6. Bacteria. 7. It has a viral and a bacterial form. 8. Measles, mumps, rubella whooping cough, polio.. 9. Rare side effects and publicity for claims that MMR may be linked to autism. 10. Clingy, off food, crying or unusually quiet, flushed or pale, tired, spots / rash, vomiting, high temperature. © ORCA Education Limited 2004 and suppliers all rights reserved Return 11. 37°c 12. Under arm, forehead strip, ear temperature reader, anal or under tongue may not be practical. 13. It indicates that the disease has turned to blood poisoning and may by then be advanced. Other symptoms are equally important indicators. 14. Hot pans, leads, sharp knives electric points, scolding water, uncooked food. 15. British Safety Institute certified. 16. Sharp edges, choking hazards and toxic paints or liquids… 17. Choking from buttons and tapes, dies and colours, fitting of shoes, reaction to fabrics, burning resistance…