Sample Quiz

Bridging veins are very strong and hard to tear during shaking episodes.

False
True

What are the risks of becoming a perpetrator?

Not having social support
Raising more than one child
Looking after a high crier
None of the above
All of the above

Who is the third largest group of abusers of young infants?

Mothers
Fathers
Female babysitters
Mother's boyfriend
Other children

What is a subdural hemorrhage?

Brain swelling
Blood collecting between the dura and the arachnoid membranes
Lack of oxygen supply in the brain
A symptom detectable within the spinal fluid
Localized softening of the brain

What is Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS)?

A rare neurological defect
Violently shaking a child or an infant with impact only
Symptomatic of falling off a bed, couch, or highchair
Signs and symptoms of violently shaking a child or an infant
Rough play

Statements of the caretaker who was with the infant when symptoms arose are important because:

Child abuse and homicide cases are usually proved by caretaker statements
Caretaker statements can change over time
The person with the infant when the condition arose is often the one who caused it
All of the above
None of the above

Why are mothers an important target audience for SBS prevention?

Studies indicate that mothers are more likely perpetrators of AHT
They are least experienced with infants
They are the most efficient channels for educating others on SBS prevention
Mothers are least likely to care for and be alone with their infant
They are least likely to lose informative materials such as videos and pamphlets

Abusers will often claim that other children in the house caused the injuries to the victim.

False
True

How much force is needed to cause SBS?

Falls from a couch, bed, or high chair
In most cases, 5 to 10 seconds of violent shaking
Forces equivalent to a 15 km restrained car accident
Rough play
A caregiver falling while carrying the infant

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