CIMT® II | FINAL EXAM

Some of the complications related to prematurity are not apparent until years after the birth.

When babies experience disorganization you should not decrease environmental stimuli.

Abdominal massage should be avoided if the umbilical cord is unhealed.

It is beneficial to provide massage for a child who has high blood pressure.

Define: Apnea

When you consider logistics for your class, please think about

Lighting should be soft, controllable, windows and natural lighting preferred.

If ever in doubt, do not proceed with the massage and investigate further.

Where should you consider teaching Infant Massage?

We do not need to consider both the child’s medical and emotional needs.

When demonstrating techniques, ensure parents can see clearly.

If you need to position your demonstration doll on an elevated surface, remind parents they should

If the infant is showing Disengagement Cues, it is okay to take a break.

The correct order of the Infant Massage Class Structure is – Welcome, Warm-Up, Getting Ready/Relax, Permission Massage Time, Topic Talk, Q&A and Wrap Up.

You should always maintain confidentiality of client/patient information.

You may also consider adding songs, stories and music to help inspire the engagement of the growing child.

Baby may cry often due to neurological disorganization.

May consider starting massage on the back as there are fewer sensory receptors in the center of the back.

If baby has a cardiac condition, practice caution with Gentle Glide on Arm or Leg (distal to proximal direction).

Babies born prematurely stand a greater risk of infection as their immune systems are not fully developed.

If you are teaching virtually, you should:

Parents should be informed of all known contraindications and precautions.

Space should be easily accessible and convenient to parking and rest rooms.

Nurturing Touch is the best technique to start with after receiving permission from the baby.

The main symptom of colic is many hours of intense crying.

It is not recommended to use oil/lubricant on face.

When providing the technique “Hug the Toes” it is advised to squeeze and pull the toes.

Some good choices for touch therapy oil include;

During a group class, each family should use their own container oil to reduce cross-contamination.

Parents must always ask and receive permission prior to beginning any touch therapy techniques or routine.

An infant’s skin is still developing, and can absorb more than an adult.

It is recommended to use fruit or vegetable oil for Infant Massage therapy.

Caregivers should be encouraged to meet their child’s needs throughout the massage session.

It is beneficial to massage a child with an acute infection.

Why is it important to ask a baby permission?

Parents should always do a skin patch test prior to using new oil.

Many studies have shown weight gain effects following massage with different oils.

Published studies suggest that both infants and their parents benefit from massage therapy.

Developmental movement promotes interaction and flexibility.

It is recommended we wait at least 30 minutes after a baby has eaten prior to providing abdominal massage?

Moderate pressure is thought to stimulate pressure receptors under the skin.

You may wish to take continuing education courses to become more familiar with working with infants and children with special healthcare needs.

Always ask for a thorough healthcare history prior to making a plan for touch therapy.

How long should you wait post vaccination prior to giving touch therapy.

Define: Cold-pressing(choose the best definition from the choices below):

In published studies, research has demonstrated preterm infants who had coconut oil applied had less transdermal water loss.

It is important to read many different research sources.

Dr. Uvnas Moberg is recognized as one of the world’s foremost experts on oxytocin.

Precautionary sites are areas of the body where you should practice additional caution so as not to do harm.

Always ask family to complete a healthcare intake prior to lesson.

It is advised to use firm pressure on the chest.

Infant Massage Therapy is an evidence-based, safe and effective way to provide appropriate tactile stimulation.

Parents are encouraged to provide touch therapy for their babies while they are crying.

Massage is only beneficial for the baby, if you do the entire massage routine.

Several studies have focused on the effects of different pressure massage and various oils to enhance weight gain in preterm newborns.

Infant Massage may be beneficial for both the caregiver and child.

It is important that we do not make the claim that infant massage may “cure” or “heal” anything, or that any benefit is absolute.

Some studies also show that infants diagnosed with complex medical conditions may find greater benefit from the intervention of massage therapy.

Infants may experience many benefits of touch therapy including improvements in:

It is okay to use different oil at each session.

Mothers have experienced less depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbance after massaging their infants.

You should practice precaution if a baby has Hemophilia.

Essential oils have many therapeutic benefits, but can be harmful if used incorrectly.

Infant massage and touch therapy may be beneficial to improve sleeping.

Touch therapy may increase levels of Oxytocin in the body.

Infant Massage may assist in relieving discomfort associated with gas, constipation, “colic” and reflux.

Tina Allen’s pediatric touch therapy and massage approach has been introduced in more than 200 hospitals around the world.

When children experience different forms of touch, just as adults, they create their own feelings and beliefs about the types of touch they receive.

Define – Confusing Touch:

Some of the oldest known history on pediatric massage therapy can be found in Chinese and Indian cultures.

Name the six infant behavioral states.

Touch and massage can be traced back thousands of years and to various cultures around the world.

What is the technical name for a baby’s cranial soft spot?

Massage and Touch Therapy may contribute to family bonding.

Massage is often used to reduce pain during heel-sticks and other invasive procedures on the NICU.

Every child will process tactile stimulation and touch therapy in the exact same way.

In Nepal infants are massaged frequently, often outside in the warm rays of the sunlight.

Define – Engagement Cue:

As a stand-alone certification, CIMT, does not qualify the CIMT to directly provide massage for infants.

Babies spend approximately 10% of a 24 hour day in the Quiet Alert state.

The best time to massage a baby is during the Active Alert state.

A baby’s brain is twice as active as an adult’s brain.

When is baby’s sense of Touch typically developed?

Liddle Kidz® Foundation began in the United States but is now a global organization.

Tina Allen has developed many touch therapy techniques that are used in hospitals and healthcare settings around the world.

Liddle Kidz® Foundation thinks you are a superstar!

At the completion of this course you will have a good understanding of infant touch therapy and how to explain to parents and families.

CIMTs may teach parents technique to provide comfort for their own infants and young children.

Children must receive nurturing touch for healthy growth and development.

Lack of positive touch may have negative effects on the growing and developing child.

Infant massage therapy cannot be adapted for babies with various healthcare needs.

CIMTs are not qualified to certify others in infant massage therapy.

Tina Allen is the founder of Liddle Kidz® Foundation.

Infant Massage and Touch Therapy are not used in the hospital.

You do not need to use oil during infant massage.

We keep renewing our skin our entire lives.

The area of the brain responsible for touch perceptions is the primary sensory cortex.

Touch therapy techniques should be adapted for the comfort of each child.

Choose the correct order of the steps of a Skin Patch:

Some ways to maintain privacy of the families you work with include;

What are some ways to understand culturally appropriate touch for a specific family?

What are some ways to understand culturally appropriate touch for a specific family?

In some settings, you may be asked to wear extra protective equipment including:

Define Tachycardia:

Adaptations to infant massage sessions for babies who have seizure history include;

When teaching parents remind them to be mindful of baby’s past medical history and areas where they may have felt uncomfortable touch. These areas include;

For infants, touch can easily over stimulate due to;

Infant Massage may increase levels of

Infant Massage Therapy is considered to be;

If the baby has eaten, it is recommended we wait at least ___ minutes prior to providing abdominal massage.

As a CIMT it is important to remind parents to monitor;

The purpose of the use of infant massage therapy is to provide;

When massage therapy is medically ordered in a healthcare environment, infants and their parents may;

When considering oil to use during touch therapy;

How do you guide parents to perform permission process for children with visual impairments?

Aromatherapy and essential oils are only recommended to be used when;

Description – Please choose the best response to describe the technique “Nurturing Touch” (choose the best description from the choices below):

Advice in relation to registration/intake forms for infant massage lessons include;

Why should Warming Glide technique be avoided on the arms and legs when a child has a cardiac condition?

Define: Hydrocephalus. (choose the best definition from the choices below):

The best touch therapy technique to start with after receiving permission from the baby is;

It is advised that you should not use the same bottle of oil for more than one family due to;

How can you maintain confidentiality of client/patient information?

Why is Gentle Glide potentially contraindicated for infants with circulatory concerns?

Define: Precautionary sites. (choose the best definition from the choices below):

Understanding of the Certification – CIMT® include;

An infant’s skin is;

What is petroleum in relation to lubricants?

Why is there a specific permission process in the use of infant massage?

What is a Certified Infant Massage Teacher | CIMT® ?

Name the three main functions of the skin:

Define: Strawberry hemangioma

Infant Massage Therapy can be beneficial for infants with;

Why must we always follow all known precautions and contraindications to massage?

Define: Soothing Glide (choose best answer form choices below):

CIMTs should have good understanding of research or published evidence. Methods of staying up to date on research include;

The brain can be broken into five parts. Please choose the option that names these parts:

Why is Sensory exploration is important to infant development?

When does the the sensorimotor stage occur?

Define: Cognitive development in relation to child development.

Define: Cerebrum:

When do you see the first signs of separation anxiety?

Choose this is the ideal time (best infant behavioral state) for massage:

Why might you consider introducing massage first to the child’s back?

The sense of touch may contribute to sensory integration.

Touch therapy may increase levels of Oxytocin in the body.

Some studies also show that infants diagnosed with complex medical conditions may find greater benefit from the intervention of massage therapy.

When massage therapy is medically ordered in a healthcare environment, children may;

For children with Down Syndrome, touch therapy benefits may include;

Children with Special Healthcare Needs may experience many benefits including improvements in:

Why must you be mindful of pressure applied during pediatric touch therapy?

Why is it advised not place any oil near medical equipment?

Define: Cold-pressing(choose the best definition from the choices below):

What is Hypertonicity?

What is Hypotonicity?

The benefits of pediatric touch therapy far outweigh any negative effects but should always be reinforced with good, sound, supporting evidence.

Touch therapy techniques should be adapted for the comfort of each child.

Using Touch Therapy techniques on the hands and feet may help alleviate Gastrointestinal discomfort.

Infants may experience many benefits including improvements in:

Some good choices for touch therapy oil include;

How long should you wait post vaccination prior to giving touch therapy.

In the healthcare environment, you must follow all required infection control protocols, including;

Why should Warming Glide technique be avoided on the arms and legs when a child has a cardiac condition?

In some settings, you may be asked to wear extra protective equipment including: