CNE CNE Infant & Toddler Care Specialization 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, what is the recommended sleeping position for infants to reduce the risk of SIDS?
- On their back (Correct answer)
- On their stomach
- On their side
- In a seated inclined position
Correct answer: On their back
The AAP's 'Back to Sleep' guidance recommends placing infants on their backs on a firm, flat surface to significantly reduce SIDS risk.
Question 2: Which attachment style is characterized by an infant who is distressed when a caregiver leaves but easily soothed upon return?
- Secure attachment (Correct answer)
- Avoidant attachment
- Anxious-ambivalent attachment
- Disorganized attachment
Correct answer: Secure attachment
Securely attached infants use the caregiver as a safe base, showing distress at separation but quickly calming when the caregiver returns.
Question 3: At approximately what age do most infants begin to show stranger anxiety?
- 6–8 months (Correct answer)
- 1–2 months
- 12–14 months
- 18–24 months
Correct answer: 6–8 months
Stranger anxiety typically emerges around 6–8 months as infants develop object permanence and begin distinguishing familiar from unfamiliar faces.
Question 4: The soft spots on a newborn's skull are called:
- Fontanelles (Correct answer)
- Cranial sutures
- Ossicles
- Parietal plates
Correct answer: Fontanelles
Fontanelles are the gaps between skull bones covered by tough membranes that allow the skull to flex during birth and accommodate rapid brain growth.
Question 5: When introducing solid foods, which food should be avoided in infants under 12 months due to risk of infant botulism?
- Honey (Correct answer)
- Pureed peas
- Mashed bananas
- Iron-fortified rice cereal
Correct answer: Honey
Honey can contain Clostridium botulinum spores that an infant's immature gut cannot neutralize, potentially causing infant botulism.
Question 6: Tummy time is recommended for awake, supervised infants primarily to:
- Strengthen neck and upper body muscles (Correct answer)
- Improve digestion
- Increase sleep duration
- Reduce diaper rash
Correct answer: Strengthen neck and upper body muscles
Tummy time builds the neck, shoulder, and arm strength infants need to achieve milestones like rolling over, sitting, and crawling.
CNE CNE Infant & Toddler Care Specialization 1
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, what is the recommended sleeping position for infants to reduce the risk of SIDS?