You Are Checking a Baby's Crib for Safety

question 50

Multiple Choice

You are checking a baby's crib for safety.Which is not safe?

• A)The mattress fits snugly.
• B)Mattress hooks are not bent or broken.
• C)The crib is close to a heat register.
• D)The crib is away from other furniture.

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Definitions:

Adrenal

Pertaining to the adrenal glands, which are small glands located above each kidney that produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and cortisol.

Anterior Pituitary

The front part of the pituitary gland, producing and releasing hormones that control growth, reproduction, and other functions.

Pituitary Hormone

Hormones secreted by the pituitary gland, which regulate a wide range of bodily functions, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

A hormone produced in the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the production of cortisol by the adrenal cortex.