Safe Sleep
How can you tell if a child/baby is ready to go to sleep?
rubbing eyes, yawning, fussing, staring without looking at anything in specific, arching backwards, jerking arms and legs
Where should first aid kits be placed?
All homes/kept by a caregiver
How should you evaluate an infant before during CPR?
shout their name, tap the bottom of their foot, check for breathing
Which way should car seats face?
Rare-facing
What are some safety feature of a car seat?
safety harness, protective shades, sunshades
What are some benefits of healthy sleep for a child/baby?
proper brain development, development of sleeping habits, decreased chance of general health problems, reduced likelihood of emotional difficulties
What are the symptoms to a sprain?
pain, swelling, bruising, stiff joints
Do you begin CPR before or after calling emergency services?
After. You must call first.
Do car seats have expiration dates?
Yes, of course.
What kind of sanitation tools should be kept in first aid kits?
latex gloves, sterile eye wash, antiseptic solution, cotton swabs
How many hours should a baby sleep out of the 24 hour day?
16 to 18
What does the acronym RICE stand for?
Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate
How many compressions should you do per minute when performing CPR on an infant?
100 to 120
Which way should car seats be angled?
Between 30 and 45 degrees
While performing CPR how many breaths should you give in between compressions?
2
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
What common injuries can usually be treated with the use of a first aid kit?
wounds, burns, ligament, muscle and bone injuries
What should you do if the reason the victim became unresponsive was suffication?
Perform CPR for 1 minute and then call emergency servies
Where should you never place a car seat?
The front/passenger seat of a vehicle.
How can you encouarge a baby to sleep through the nights?
establishing a nighttime schedule, keeping a firm nap schedule, teaching the baby how to self soothe
How many naps should a 6 to 10 month old have per day?
2 to 3
If a child was bit by an animal, what should you immediately do?
Seek urgent medical care
When performing CPR where should you be positioned?
Kneeled to the side of the child
How can you prevent choking while a child is in a car seat?
Not giving small infant toys or food
What is the recommended room temperature when a baby is sleeping?
70 to 72F