CDC Sleep Safety & SIDS Prevention 3

Question 1

What type of documentation related to infant sleep should licensed daycare providers maintain?

Accepted Answer

Sleep logs including sleep position, time placed down, and caregiver check intervals

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Only the child's birth certificate and immunization records

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Parent-signed permission forms allowing stomach sleeping upon request

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Monthly assessments of each infant's sleep pattern development

Question 2

Whose safe sleep guidelines should childcare providers primarily follow when state regulations and another organization's recommendations conflict?

Accepted Answer

State licensing regulations, which often incorporate AAP guidelines

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines only

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American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines only

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National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) only

Question 3

What is the AAP's recommendation regarding pacifier use during infant sleep in childcare settings?

Accepted Answer

Pacifiers may be offered at the start of each sleep period and need not be reinserted if they fall out

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Pacifiers should never be used during sleep as they pose a choking risk

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Pacifiers should be clipped to the infant's clothing so they are always accessible

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Pacifiers should only be used if recommended by the infant's pediatrician in writing

Question 4

If a caregiver discovers an infant is unresponsive in their crib, what is the FIRST action they should take?

Accepted Answer

Check the infant for responsiveness and immediately call 911

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Call the parent or guardian immediately to report the incident

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Pat the infant's back firmly to attempt to wake them before calling anyone

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Move the infant to a different location to ensure privacy before calling for help

Question 5

What does the 'ABCs' of safe sleep stand for in childcare training programs?

Accepted Answer

Alone, on their Back, in a Crib (or approved sleep space)

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Always, Breathe, Check

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Age-appropriate, Blanket-free, Comfortable

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Awake, Breathing, Calm

Question 6

When updated national safe sleep guidelines are released, what is the appropriate action for a daycare facility?

Accepted Answer

Provide updated training to all staff as soon as the new guidelines are available

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Update training only for newly hired staff at their orientation

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Inform only supervisors and lead teachers of the policy change

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Wait for the annual mandatory training cycle to cover the new guidelines

Question 7

Which sleep surface is approved for infant sleep in a licensed daycare facility?

Accepted Answer

A safety-approved crib or portable crib with a firm, flat mattress and fitted sheet

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An adult mattress placed on the floor with supervision

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A couch or loveseat with a caregiver seated nearby

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A padded floor mat designed for toddler rest time