Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome)
This term refers to brain injury caused by violently shaking an infant or young child.
Abusive Head Trauma or (Shaken Baby Syndrome)?
This term describes the sudden, unexplained death of an infant under 1 year of age during sleep.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
This is the most important rule caregivers must remember when handling infants. (Regarding Abusive Head Trauma)
Never shake a baby.
This common symptom may appear as excessive sleepiness or difficulty waking a baby.
lethargy
Caregivers are legally required to report suspected abuse; this is known as being a ______ reporter.
mandatory reporter
Babies are most vulnerable to AHT because their heads are large and their ___________ are not fully developed.
neck muscles
This sleep position greatly reduces the risk of SIDS.
placing babies on their backs to sleep
This should be done every time an infant is placed down to sleep, even for naps.
Placing the baby on their back.
Vomiting, seizures, or trouble breathing may indicate this serious injury and are signs of what?
Abusive Head Trauma
Failure to report suspected abuse can result in this consequence for caregivers.
legal penalties or loss of license
____________ is the most common trigger that leads caregivers to shake a baby.
Inconsolable crying?
These three words summarize safe sleep practices for infants.
“Alone, Back, Crib”
What food should you never give a child under the age of 1?
Honey
A caregiver noticing these symptoms must _____________.
seek emergency medical care immediately for the child
Why must caregivers follow safe sleep practices during naps, even if parents request otherwise.
childcare providers must follow licensing regulations over parental preference
These are two common medical findings seen in shaken baby cases.
brain swelling and retinal hemorrhages
When placed in the crib with a baby, these items increase the risk of this sleep-related danger.
soft items like blankets, pillows, and stuffed animals
This document is required when an infant shows signs of possible abuse or head trauma.
an incident report
This eye injury is frequently found in shaken baby cases.
retinal hemorrhages
Staff members who smoke must remain at least ________ from the building while smoking, wash hands, and ensure clothes and breath does not smell like smoke while working with children.
20 feet away
This action is the safest response when a caregiver feels overwhelmed by a crying baby.
Placing the baby in a safe place and stepping away to calm down.
This is the recommended sleep surface for infants in childcare settings.
a firm mattress in a crib or play yard with a tightly fitted sheet
Caregivers are legally required to report suspected abuse to this agency in Texas.
What is Child Protective Services (CPS)
The skin may look ________, washed out or "ashy" due to shock, internal bleeding, or poor circulation.
pale
Why should caregivers dress infants in light clothing?
to avoid overheating the baby