Exam Preview for 30605: Infant Mental Health

Infant Mental Health - Part 1

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1. When referring to infant mental health, what is the age range that is being considered? birth-6 months in utero birth through preschool year birth to 12 months
2. What evidence exists that mental health issues can start prior to the age of 3? Neuro-developmental disorders can be evident before age of 3 Severe emotional and behaviors disorders may have onset in the first year of life Attachment is essential for mental health, and it develops in the first year of life All of the above
3. Which of the following are essential to promoting infant mental health? Individual infant (i.e. attachment, self-regulation, health, temperament) Developmental activities/co-occupations (i.e. feeding, sleeping, playing, bathing, dressing) Context and environment (responsiveness of parents, safe environment, parenting style, caregiver ratio, opportunities for skill development) All of the above
4. What is the "fourth" trimester? The transition from in utero to outside of the uterus environment (0-3 mos) The first year of life that focuses on attachment with the parents or caregiver The period of time that disabled children catch up to children without disability The only time you can address infant mental health in children
5. Which of the following would NOT be considered one of the 5 "Ss" to promote IMH? Swaddling Shhhh Silence Sucking
6. Which of the following is NOT true of placing a baby on his/her side/stomach (one of the 5 "Ss")? Placing the baby on the left side promotes digestion All babies resist/don't like being on their stomach It promotes head control against gravity Never leave the child unattended on its stomach for safety (SIDS)
7. How would you best describe swinging to a parent or caregiver as one of the 5 "Ss"? Swing the baby in large, sweeping motions and support the head Small, rapid movements with swaddled baby, head supported Bounce the baby up and down while supporting the head Place the baby in a small baby swing and push the baby back and forth
8. Which of the following is NOT an option for providers to promote mental health? Tertiary services: individual treatment to promote attachment Primary treatment: individual treatment to fix the child Primary prevention: universal education and awareness programs Secondary prevention: programs that target high risk groups
9. Which of the following is NOT true regarding temperament, which affects IMH? It is the same as personality It is evident the first days of life It involves regularity of biological function It involves approach and withdrawal for new situations
10. Why should you say, "Shhhh" to an infant? To tell the infant to be quiet To make a random noise To mimic a familiar noise they're already comfortable with To calm yourself down