Infancy Flashcards

1
Q

RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH INFANT DEATH

A

Late or no prenatal care
Cigarette smoking
Drinking alcohol
Using illegal drugs
Anemia
Diabetes
Preterm delivery
Multiple fetuses
Exposure to domestic violence
Lack of sociql support
High blood oressure obesity
Low income

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2
Q

are a group of conditions that can occur in a
person whose mother drank alcohol during
pregnancy.
• These conditions can affect each person in different
ways, and can range from mild to severe.
• They can include physical problems and problems
with behavior and learning.

A

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorde fasd

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3
Q

is the sudden death of an infant under 1
year of age, which remains unexplained
after a thorough case investigation,
including the performance of a complete
autopsy, examination of the death scene
and review of the clinical history.

A

SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME (SIDS)

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4
Q

Most SIDS deaths happen when babies
are between 2 months and 4 months of
age. T or F?

A

True

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