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WorksheetsNewborn Safety - SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What does SIDS stand for?
Sudden Infant Distress Syndrome
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Sudden Infant Disorder Syndrome
Sudden Immune Deficiency Syndrome
What is the top recommended way to reduce the risk of SIDS?
Baby sleeping on their back
Baby sleeping on their stomach
Baby sleeping on their side
Baby sleeping in a car seat
Which of the following is a way to reduce the risk of SIDS?
Use pillows and blankets in the crib
Place baby to sleep on their stomach
Keep the baby’s sleep area free from stuffed animals
Cover the baby’s head to keep them warm
What is Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) caused by?
A baby falling off furniture
A baby vigorously jostling their head and neck
Sudden stops in a car
Tossing a baby in the air
Which of the following injuries can result from Shaken Baby Syndrome?
Brain swelling
Fractured arms
Torn ligaments
Broken ribs
How can the risk of SIDS be reduced regarding sleep surfaces?
Use a soft mattress
Use a firm, flat sleep surface with a fitted sheet
Place baby to sleep in a car seat
Place baby on a pillow for support
What should NOT be in the baby’s crib to prevent SIDS?
Fitted sheet
Stuffed animals
Firm mattress
Baby on their back
What does "tummy time" help with?
Preventing SIDS while sleeping
Developing muscle strength and growth
Reducing hunger
Encouraging sleep
What is the safest sleep arrangement for a newborn?
Bed-sharing with parents
Room-sharing with baby in a separate crib
Sleeping in a car seat
Baby sleeping on a couch
What is a long-term effect of Shaken Baby Syndrome?
Increased appetite
Cerebral palsy
Stronger muscle tone
Enhanced coordination
What is a sign of brain injury from Shaken Baby Syndrome?
Nausea
Eye bleeding
Hair loss
Skin rashes
What is NOT a cause of Shaken Baby Syndrome?
Bouncing a baby on your knee
Shaking a baby forcefully
Running with a baby
Tossing a baby gently in the air
Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to soothe a crying baby?
Rock the baby
Offer a noisy toy
Take the baby for a ride in a car
Immediately offer food
What should you do if you are overwhelmed by a crying baby?
Shake the baby to calm them
Leave the baby in the crib and take a break
Ignore the baby until they stop
Give them more food to stop the crying
What can result from severe shaking of a baby?
Minor bruising
Permanent blindness
Faster brain development
Temporary hearing loss
Which of the following is a way to reduce a baby's risk of overheating, which is linked to SIDS?
Use heavy blankets
Keep the baby's head uncovered
Dress the baby in several layers of clothes
Use heating pads
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of Shaken Baby Syndrome?
Impaired motor skills
Learning disabilities
Permanent blindness
Improved cognitive function
What can be a sign that a baby has been shaken?
Calm behavior
Vomiting and lethargy
Strong physical reflexes
Continuous crying
How can room-sharing reduce the risk of SIDS?
By reducing the need for feeding
By allowing parents to monitor the baby without bed-sharing
By increasing the baby's sleep time
By encouraging bed-sharing with the baby
What should you avoid when putting a baby to sleep to reduce the risk of SIDS?
Firm crib mattress
Fitted sheet
Sleeping on their back
Bed-sharing with an adult
