Child and Infant Deaths

Question 1

Common types of deaths for children and teens (RC)

Answer 1

-unintentional injury
-genetic conditions
-violent deaths
-cancer

Question 2

all children under what age should have an autopsy, toxicology, and radiology studies except for expected or clearly diseased-related deaths (RC)

Answer 2

under 3 years of age

Question 3

list two examples of pattern injuries (RC)

Answer 3

belt marks and hand marks

Question 4

True or False:
You should treat the doll as if it were a real infant (RC)

Answer 4

TRUE

Question 5

List some types of Stillbirth and Infant deaths (RC)

Answer 5

-Intrauterine Fetal Demise (Stillbirth)
-Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
-Accidental Suffocation and Strangulation in Bed (ASSB)
- “Shaken Baby Syndrome”

Question 6

Suffocation by soft bedding (HC)

Answer 6

when bumper pads, pillows, blankets, or quilts cover the infant’s mouth and nose

Question 7

Overlay (HC)

Answer 7

When another person rolls on top of or against the infant while sleeping; can occur while breastfeeding

Question 8

Wedging or entrapment (HC)

Answer 8

when infant is stuck between two objects such as a mattress and wall, bed frame, or furniture

Question 9

Strangulation (HC)

Answer 9

can occur when an infant’s sleeping clothing is too large or tight
infant should sleep in an environment free of hazards

Question 10

Common causes of toddler death (1-3) (HC)

Answer 10

drowning, choking, traumatic injuries, homicide

Question 11

where is the scene if an infant was taken to the hospital after being found unresponsive and declared dead at the hospital? (EMM)

Answer 11

both the hospital and the home are considered scenes and should be documented

Question 12

Common cancers seen amongst children/infants (EMM)

Answer 12

leukemia and lymphoma

Question 13

what death is most common amongst infants less than 1 years old? (EMM)

Answer 13

suffocation, could be from bedding, oversized pjs etc

Question 14

what death is most common among 1-4 yr olds (EMM)

Answer 14

drowning deaths, not knowing how to swim yet

Question 15

define SIDS diagnosis (EMM)

Answer 15

Sudden infant death syndrome is a sudden death of an infant which remains un explained after thorough examination

Question 16

Why are motor vehicle deaths are not very common in the toddler age group? (RR)

Answer 16

They are still in the car seat rear facing.

Question 17

What is the cause of death for most fetal demise cases? (RR)

Answer 17

They are considered natural deaths with a cause of death as unknown

Question 18

True or false you have to complete a head-to-toe body examination? (RR)

Answer 18

True it is a very crucial part of any child and infant death cases, ever part should be checked.

Question 19

What parts of the body should be checked when a child is mostly getting abused?(RR)

Answer 19

The top of the head, the ears and the eye and mouth area.
The hands and lower arm area
The upper thighs (front and back)
The bottom of the feet

Question 20

What agencies are involved in child and infant death cases?(RR)

Answer 20

Law enforcement
Children and youth
Social services
EMS
Medical and corners office