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Caring for Young Children Trivia Quiz

Parents learn a lot during the first year of their child's life.

A multiple-choice quiz by emerald_door. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
emerald_door

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
305,378

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1761

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Question 1 of 10

1. Pediatricians recommend beginning solid foods with the least allergenic food, which is: Hint

eggs

strained peas

peanut butter

rice cereal

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these is not a potential risk of premature birth? Hint

scoliosis

lower intelligence

blindness

cerebral palsy

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Question 3 of 10

3. Your child wakes up screaming, but doesn't seem fully awake and tries to push you away, then returns to sleep quickly. He has no memory of it in the morning. This is most likely a: Hint

tantrum

nightmare

seizure

night terror

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Question 4 of 10

4. Full color vision does not develop until about four to seven months of age. Why is that? Hint

The rods in the eyes are not fully developed at birth.

The retina is partially detached for the first few months of life.

The lens is not fully clear at birth.

The cones don't fully develop until around four months.

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these is not a symptom of fetal alcohol syndrome? Hint

poor growth

developmental delay

blindness

congential heart defects

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following would result in a lower Apgar score? Hint

pink body and extremities

Pulls away, sneezes, or coughs with stimulation

pulse rate greater than 100 beats per minute

no muscle tone

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following conditions is not associated with an increased risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)? Hint

having a nightlight in the room

sleeping face down

exposure to cigarette smoke

sleeping on a soft surface

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Question 8 of 10

8. If your child wakes up in the middle of the night with a cough that sounds like a barking seal, he/she most likely has: Hint

whooping cough

pneumonia

RSV

croup

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Question 9 of 10

9. By the age of one year, most babies can do which of these? Hint

walk holding on to furniture

use four and five word sentences

identify two to three colors by name

brush their own teeth

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Question 10 of 10

10. The most common age for meningitis is two months to two years old. Which of the following is not a symptom of meningitis at this age? Hint

tunnel vision

excessive sleepiness

fever

vomiting

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Pediatricians recommend beginning solid foods with the least allergenic food, which is:

Answer: rice cereal

Your doctor can provide you with information on when to introduce various foods. Some foods can cause allergic reactions if introduced before the child is old enough.

2. Which of these is not a potential risk of premature birth?

Answer: scoliosis

There are many causes of scoliosis, but it is not associated with premature birth. Prematurity is when a baby is born before 37 weeks of gestation.

3. Your child wakes up screaming, but doesn't seem fully awake and tries to push you away, then returns to sleep quickly. He has no memory of it in the morning. This is most likely a:

Answer: night terror

Night terrors occur during deep non-REM sleep. Although they can be upsetting for parents, they're usually not a sign of any medical problem.

4. Full color vision does not develop until about four to seven months of age. Why is that?

Answer: The cones don't fully develop until around four months.

The cone cells are the color receptors. The human eye contains six to seven million cones.

5. Which of these is not a symptom of fetal alcohol syndrome?

Answer: blindness

Fetal alcohol syndrome can have lifelong effects. It is recommended that pregnant women abstain from drinking alcohol during pregnancy.

6. Which of the following would result in a lower Apgar score?

Answer: no muscle tone

Dr. Virginia Apgar developed the Apgar score in 1952. The simple tests evaluate the newborn on five criteria, scored from zero to two, resulting in a total score from zero to ten. The Apgar score is not intended to predict future health, but is used to determine if the newborn require medical assistance.

7. Which of the following conditions is not associated with an increased risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)?

Answer: having a nightlight in the room

Most cases of SIDS occur between two and sixth months of age. To reduce the risk of SIDS, it is recommended that you put your baby to sleep on its back, on a firm mattress, without fluffy covers or pillows. Avoid exposing the baby to tobacco smoke.

8. If your child wakes up in the middle of the night with a cough that sounds like a barking seal, he/she most likely has:

Answer: croup

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) has the same symptoms as a bad cold. But it can lead to pneumonia, so it's important to check with your child's doctor if it seems to be getting worse. Croup is caused by a variety of viruses, and is characterized by the distinctive, barking cough.

9. By the age of one year, most babies can do which of these?

Answer: walk holding on to furniture

Two great sources for information on developmental stages are the book What to Expect The First Year and the website drgreene.com.

10. The most common age for meningitis is two months to two years old. Which of the following is not a symptom of meningitis at this age?

Answer: tunnel vision

Meningitis is a potentially life threatening disease. Always contact your child's doctor if you suspect meningitis.

Source: Author emerald_door

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