Touch Therapy for NICU recertification | FINAL EXAM/Quiz

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.

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

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

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.

Parents should be informed of all known contraindications and precautions.

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

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

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

Name the six infant behavioral states.

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.

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?

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!

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.

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?

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

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;

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

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?

The sense of touch may contribute to sensory integration.

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?

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

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

Some good choices for touch therapy oil include;

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

When providing touch therapy for a child with a respiratory or cardiac monitor it is important to be mindful of the rates and safe zone.

It is recommended that you receive a signed medical consent prior to providing touch therapy and/or massage for a child with special healthcare needs.