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Infant Sleep

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1.  Which of the following statements best indicates the purposes of sleep for infants?
  1. Sleep is restorative and impacts development
  2. Sleep is not as important for infants as it is for toddlers
  3. Sleep provides rest to the body and the brain
  4. Sleep has different purposes for infants than toddlers
2.  How many hours of sleep is considered "normal" for babies?
  1. 11
  2. 9.5
  3. 12
  4. All of the above
3.  How many naps per day are normal for toddlers (1 to 3 years)?
  1. 1-2
  2. 3-4
  3. 5
  4. None
4.  Why is it considered normal for infants to experience night wakings?
  1. Independence
  2. Cause and effect
  3. Nighttime feedings
  4. Object permanence
5.  Which of the following is not a risk factor for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
  1. Sleeping on stomach
  2. Getting hot during sleep
  3. Sleeping in adult bed with parent, pet, or sister
  4. Swaddling on back during first month
6.  Which of the following reduces risks of SIDS and other sleep-related causes of infant death?
  1. Having baby regularly engage in tummy time during wake periods
  2. Fitted sheet with no other soft items in sleep area
  3. Keeping baby in same room on separate infant sleep surface
  4. All of the above
7.  What is the safe advice for parents who are concerned about falling asleep feeding their baby?
  1. "Don't ever feed baby if you are tired no matter what"
  2. "If you're tired, remove all soft items and bedding and feed in an adult bed"
  3. "If you're tired, feed the baby on the sofa and make sure to do skin on skin"
  4. None of the above
8.  How can you best build a consistent bedtime routine for a toddler?
  1. Use 3-4 quiet activities within a sleep hygiene program
  2. Set a sleep schedule that is consistent for naps and night sleeps
  3. Start routine with a bath, then massage/lotion, then bedtime story
  4. All of the above
9.  What are the benefits of an infant/toddler consistent bedtime routine for the mother?
  1. Maternal status did not change
  2. Better breastfeeding
  3. Decreased fatigue and tension
  4. Decreased headaches
10.  What is the dream feed strategy for promoting positive infant sleep routines?
  1. Waking baby for feeding between 10-11pm before parents go to bed
  2. Being so tired you don't remember feeding the baby and it feels like a dream
  3. Feeding the baby while he/she is asleep
  4. None of the above

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