EASE MOC II Module 1 Questions

1. Over the past several years, the AAP has expanded its recommendations on safe infant sleeping environments to focus not only on SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), but also on:

A. A. Deaths of children greater than one year of age

B. B. All infant sleep-related deaths, regardless of cause

C. C. All infant deaths, even those not related to sleep

D. D. Deaths of children only in the hospital setting

E. E. Deaths of children only in their homes

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2. According to the article, which condition would be an appropriate reason to place the baby in an unsafe sleep position?

A. A. Unrepaired Type 3 or 4 laryngeal clefts

B. B. Benign gastroesophageal reflux

C. C. Laryngomalacia

D. D. Milk protein intolerance

E. E. Tracheomalacia

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3. Though supine positioning is recommended for infants at every sleep (nap and nighttime), AAP recommendations also support the use of daily supervised, awake tummy time. What is one of the benefits of regular tummy time?

A. A. Increase rate of brain development

B. B. Minimize risk of positional plagiocephaly

C. C. Lower age when an infant takes first steps

D. D Decrease risk of aspiration of gastric contents

E. E Reduce risk of developing childhood asthma

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4. Overheating has been associated with an increased risk of SIDS. To avoid overheating, infants should be dressed in how many more layers of clothing than an adult for a given environment?

A. A. Should be dressed same as an adult

B. B. 1 layer

C. C. 2 layers

D. D. 3 layers

E. E. 4 layers

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5. An infant should sleep in an environment that is free of hazards or un-necessary items. Which of the following commercial products is considered safe for infant sleep?

A. A. Positioners

B. B. Wedges

C. C. Home cardiorespiratory monitors

D. D. Play-yards

E. E. Crib bumpers

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6. Preterm and NICU infants should be placed in the supine position for sleep as soon as the infant is medically stable, which is typically by:

A. A. 28 weeks post-menstrual age

B. B. 30 weeks post-menstrual age

C. C. 32 weeks post-menstrual age

D. D. 34 weeks post-menstrual age

E. E. 36 weeks post-menstrual age

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