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Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) - What is it?

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

SBS is a medical term used to describe the injuries that can result if a baby is ________ shaken. (Fill in the blank)

a)

violently

b)

gently

c)

slowly

d)

carefully

2.

Violent shaking is one of the most devastating forms of:

a)

Child neglect

b)

Child abuse

c)

Child care

d)

Child play

3.

What happens when a baby is shaken?

a)

The baby may laugh

b)

The baby may fall asleep

c)

The baby may suffer brain injury

d)

The baby may grow faster

4.

Shaken Baby Syndrome is:

a)

A condition caused by violently shaking an infant

b)

A type of childhood cancer

c)

A genetic disorder

d)

A common cold in babies

5.

Is 'Broken bones' a sign that a baby has been shaken?

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Is 'Unusual crying' a sign that a baby has been shaken?

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Is 'Sleepiness' a sign that a baby has been shaken?

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Is 'Vomiting or refusing to eat' a sign that a baby has been shaken?

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Is 'Pale or bluish skin' a sign that a baby has been shaken?

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Is 'Not breathing' a sign that a baby has been shaken?

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Is 'Unconscious' a sign that a baby has been shaken?

a)

True

b)

False

12.

What are the possible long-term results for babies who survive this medical condition?

a)

Blindness

b)

Paralysis

c)

Deafness

d)

Learning disabilities

e)

Coordination problems

13.

Even with prompt medical attention, what can happen to many babies affected by this condition?

a)

Many babies recover fully

b)

Many babies die

c)

Many babies have no symptoms

d)

Many babies become doctors

14.

Fill in the blank: Those who survive this medical condition may have ________.

a)

Blindness

b)

Increased appetite

c)

Improved vision

d)

Faster healing

15.

Fill in the blank: Those who survive this medical condition may have ________.

a)

Paralysis

b)

Improved vision

c)

Increased appetite

d)

Faster reflexes

16.

Those who survive this medical condition may have ________.

a)

Deafness

b)

Improved vision

c)

Increased appetite

d)

Faster healing

17.

Fill in the blank: Those who survive this medical condition may have ________.

a)

Learning disabilities

b)

Improved vision

c)

Increased height

d)

Enhanced athletic ability

18.

Those who survive this medical condition may have ________.

a)

Coordination problems

b)

Improved vision

c)

Enhanced memory

d)

Stronger bones

19.

Fill in the blank: Those who survive this medical condition may have ________.

a)

Developmental disabilities

b)

Perfect health

c)

Enhanced immunity

d)

No long-term effects

20.

Those who survive this medical condition may have ________.

a)

Seizures

b)

Improved vision

c)

Faster healing

d)

Increased appetite

21.

The most common reason given for shaking a baby is that the baby wouldn't stop _______.

a)

crying

b)

sleeping

c)

eating

d)

smiling

22.

According to the information provided, is crying normal for babies?

a)

Yes

b)

No

23.

Babies cry for many reasons. Is this statement True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

24.

All babies will have times when they cannot stop crying.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

How does a 2-month-old communicate hunger?

a)

CRY!

b)

Smile

c)

Clap hands

d)

Say 'milk'

26.

How does a 2-month-old communicate discomfort?

a)

CRY!

b)

Smile!

c)

Clap!

d)

Wave!

27.

How does a 2-month-old communicate over-stimulation?

a)

CRY!

b)

Smile widely

c)

Clap hands

d)

Say 'no'

28.

How does a 2-month-old communicate under-stimulation?

a)

CRY!

b)

Smile quietly

c)

Fall asleep immediately

d)

Start babbling

29.

How does a 2-month-old communicate fatigue?

a)

CRY!

b)

Smile widely

c)

Clap hands

d)

Say 'I'm tired'

30.

What is one risk factor for being a victim?

a)

Age

b)

Favorite color

c)

Shoe size

d)

Pet's name

31.

Which of the following is a risk factor for being a victim?

a)

Age

b)

Favorite color

c)

Height

d)

Shoe size

32.

Greater demands for care, such as prematurity, illness, or other special needs, are considered a risk factor for being a victim.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Fill in the blank: To soothe an irritable baby, you should feed the baby slowly and ______ the baby often.

a)

burp

b)

tickle

c)

ignore

d)

wake

34.

Which of the following is a way to make an irritable baby feel better?

a)

Ignore the baby

b)

Make the baby as comfortable as possible

c)

Let the baby cry alone

d)

None of the above

35.

Fill in the blank: To help soothe an irritable baby, provide gentle ______ or relaxing sound.

a)

motion

b)

light

c)

food

d)

color

36.

Which of the following could be a reason for a baby's irritability?

a)

Hunger

b)

Boredom

c)

Thirst

d)

All of the above

e)

Anxiety

37.

All babies have times when they cannot stop crying.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Who would shake a baby?

a)

Only males

b)

Only people with mental illness

c)

Anyone

d)

Only people in their 30s

39.

Which age group is more at risk of shaking a baby?

a)

Late teens and early 20s

b)

30s and 40s

c)

Children under 10

d)

Seniors over 60

40.

Males are more at risk of shaking a baby.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Fill in the blank: Inexperience with ______ is a risk factor for shaking a baby.

a)

babies

b)

cars

c)

computers

d)

plants

42.

List two other risk factors for shaking a baby mentioned in the passage.

a)

Drug and alcohol use, mental illness, lack of self-control, high stress

b)

Good nutrition and exercise, regular sleep schedule

c)

Frequent medical checkups, positive parenting classes

d)

Early childhood education, access to playgrounds

43.

Fill in the blank: When a baby can’t stop crying, you should try different ways to ______ the baby.

a)

soothe

b)

ignore

c)

punish

d)

frighten

44.

True or False: A comforted baby always means a quiet baby.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Crying isn’t always a sign that something is wrong when a baby can’t stop crying.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

Fill in the blank: If at any time you start feeling tense or frustrated when a baby can’t stop crying, it is important for you to take a ______.

a)

break

b)

walk

c)

nap

d)

toy

47.

According to the Rule of 10, how many feet or more should you stay away from the baby?

a)

10

b)

5

c)

15

d)

20

48.

According to the Rule of 10, after how many minutes should you check on the baby?

a)

10

b)

5

c)

15

d)

20

49.

According to the Rule of 10, how many deep breaths should you take to calm yourself down?

a)

10

b)

5

c)

20

d)

15

50.

According to the Rule of 10, what should you do if you still feel stressed?

a)

Ignore it

b)

Call someone for help

c)

Leave the house

d)

Yell

51.

According to the Rule of 10, what should you do first if you feel stressed while caring for a baby?

a)

Lay the baby on his back in his crib or another safe place

b)

Call someone for help

c)

Leave the baby unattended

d)

Yell at the baby

52.

According to the Rule of 10, what should you do after 10 minutes?

a)

Check on the baby

b)

Feed the baby

c)

Change the baby's clothes

d)

Take the baby for a walk

53.

According to the advice, you should have the phone numbers of people who can help when the crying is too much. Name one type of person you should have the phone number for.

a)

Someone who can come over right away and help

b)

A local pizza delivery service

c)

A famous movie star

d)

A weather forecasting agency

54.

According to the advice, you should have the phone numbers of people who can help when the crying is too much. Name one type of professional resource you should have the phone number for.

a)

The baby's doctor, or nurse helpline

b)

A local pizza delivery service

c)

A pet grooming salon

d)

A movie theater

55.

According to the advice, you should have the phone numbers of people who can help when the crying is too much. Name one type of community resource you should have the phone number for.

a)

Local community resources

b)

Favorite restaurant

c)

Movie theater

d)

Online shopping site

56.

What is the pledge stated in the image?

a)

This hand will never harm a baby

b)

This hand will always harm a baby

c)

This hand will sometimes harm a baby

d)

This hand will never help a baby