Infant CPR & Emergencies
This is the correct compression-to-breath ratio for one rescuer performing CPR on an infant.
30 compressions & 2 breaths
This is the most common cause of death in abused infants and young children.
Shaken Baby Syndrome
True or False: The small space inside an infant skull allows more movement during shaking, increasing injury risk.
False- There is a large empty space in an infants skull that causes more injury risk.
This is the safest sleep position for an infant.
on their back
This position is safest for infants and toddlers for as long as possible.
rear-facing
This is the correct rate for infant chest compressions during CPR.
100–120 per minute
Most victims of Shaken Baby Syndrome are in what age range.
under one year old
These brain areas can be injured by shaking and affect vision, memory, movement, and speech.
occipital, frontal, and parietal lobes
List at least 4 items should never be in an infant’s sleep space.
loose blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, and crib bumpers
A toddler has reached age 2 but has not met the height or weight limit of their rear-facing car seat. This is the safest action.
rear-facing
This is the correct sequence to perform when an infant is choking and cannot cry or cough.
5 back blows followed by 5 chest thrusts?
This group makes up the majority of shaken baby perpetrators.
males
Oral care should begin at this stage.
before teeth erupt by cleaning the gums
This guideline helps reduce the risk of overheating during sleep.
using light sleep clothing and keeping the room comfortable
This seat is used when a child has outgrown a forward-facing harness but not an adult seat belt.
booster seat
This infant condition requires calling 9-1-1 immediately.
an infant who is unresponsive and not breathing or only gasping
What characteristics about infant bodies make shaking especially dangerous?
weak neck muscles and a disproportionately large head
This childhood condition is more common than asthma.
tooth decay
What does AAP Stand for?
American Academy of Pediatrics
This is the safest seating position in a vehicle for a 13 years old.
Back Seat
This action should never be used on a choking infant.
abdominal thrusts
True or False: There are fewer than 100 cases of SBS reported every year.
False
This is the name of the condition that can result from an infant sleeping with a bottle all night
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
These routine visits help detect health or developmental concerns before they become serious.
Wellness Visits
This height usually indicates a child is ready to use only a seat belt.
4 feet 9 inches tall