SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME

Question 1

Also known as crib death, or cot death

Answer 1

sudden infant death syndrome

Question 2

Sudden death of an infant younger than age 1 year without identifiable cause.

Answer 2

SIDS

Question 3

triple risk model:

Answer 3

• underlying abnormality
• triggering event
• events occur during a vulnerable stage in development

Question 4

risk factors of SIDS

Answer 4

• babies sleeping on stomach or side
• viral respi / botulism infection
• overheating
• too soft sleeping surface with blankets or toys
• smoking mothers
• < 20 y/o mothers, no prenatal care
• premature / LBW

Question 5

assessment findings: With frothy, ___ found around infant’s mouth or on crib sheets revealing a patent
airway

Answer 5

blood tinged sputum

Question 6

true or false - in SIDS there is crying and signs of disturbed sleep

Answer 6

false

Question 7

true or false - baby can sleep on the same bed with other for up to 1 year old

Answer 7

false

Question 8

true or false - breastfeeding lowers the risk of SIDS

Answer 8

true

Question 8

true or false - the use of baby monitors is recommended

Answer 8

false

Question 9

true or false - dont give your baby a pacifier as it increases the risk of SIDS

Answer 9

false

Question 10

true or false - immunizations have no effect to help prevent SIDS. the mother can choose to not get them.

Answer 10

false