SIDS/AHT Study Guide, Questions with accurate answers, predictor paper, rated A+

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SIDS/AHT Study Guide, Questions with accurate answers, predictor paper, rated A+ What is the ultimate goal of SIDS awareness? - ✔✔-Reduce the number of infants dying of SIDS or suffocation ... while sleeping in child care settings. What is the only acceptable way to keep a blanket in a crib? - ✔✔-It is safe to keep a blanket in the crib as long as it is well tucked into the crib. What increases the risk of SIDS? - ✔✔-Babies being put to sleep on their stomachs. What is the #1 leading cause of death for infants? - ✔✔-The #1 leading cause of death for infants is lowbirth weight; SIDS is the #3 leading C.O.D. Do SIDS cases increase/decrease in certain seasons? - ✔✔-Yes; there are more SIDS cases during the winter months, reasons may include overheating/too much clothing on the infant Can a crying child always be soothed? - ✔✔-No, and that is OK. Crying is natural and unfortunately inevitable, so sometimes remedies won't always work. In an instance where crying won't stop, self-care and relaxation techniques work to help soothe the caregiver. How likely are cases of AHT to result in death? - ✔✔-1/4 of AHT cases end in fatality. The other 3/4 are highly likely to suffer short-term and/or even permanent disabilities as a result of being shaken. Is it ever justifiable to shake a baby? - ✔✔-Absolutely not. There is no excuse/reasoning for shaking a baby. There are plenty of resources to help prevent these tragedies. How likely is it that a victim of AHT suffers from short or long-term disabilities? - ✔✔-Almost all nonfatal cases of AHT result in either short or long-term disability. Why is coming up with an action plan important throughout these instances? - ✔✔-It is crucial because it significantly decreases the chance of infant's falling victim to AHT due to the caretaker being prepared and therefore less stressed (ultimately less likely to shake a baby). How is AHT (SBS) triggered/what is the #1 cause of it? - ✔✔-The leading cause of AHT is frustration with infant crying. Caretaker cannot stand the noise any longer and may result to shaking the child in order to stop the crying. Sentinel Injuries - ✔✔-A fairly minor abusive injury that occurs prior to a more serious physical injury (gateway into possible abuse/AHT). Why do babies cry? - ✔✔-There are many reasons a baby could cry, but the most common are to call for help/communicate. Cries vary among length and volume for different wants/needs. What is the "Period of Purple"? - ✔✔-The purple curve in the graph demonstrated how long babies cry throughout the day. This is biologically proven, across western and eastern culture, and it generally models each and every baby. The "Period of Purple" is the age point (2 months) when babies cry the longest for each day. How many babies are affected by SBS/AHT annually? - ✔✔-1,300; which doesn't seem like a lot, however, this is in the U.S. alone and a result of an entirely preventable death. 1,300 children could lead a normal life if it weren't for their violent/frustrated caretaker. What are some "less severe" signs of AHT? - ✔✔-The consequences of abusive head trauma vary and are different for each case. Early or less severe signs of AHT can be only slightly more pronounced forms of typical infant behavior or similar to symptoms of other types of illness. Symptoms such as irritability, loss of consciousness, vomiting, lethargy, and feeding difficulty. What are some SEVERE symptoms of AHT? - ✔✔-For severe cases of AHT, symptoms can include: seizures, inability to suck/swallow, inability to make sounds and/or coo, and difficulty breathing. What are some long-term effects of SBS/AHT? - ✔✔-Among victims of AHT that survive, 60-80% of hospitalized cases have shown long [Show More]

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