Author Question: A nurse is preparing to educate a group of parents on sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Which ... (Read 78 times)

B · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A nurse is preparing to educate a group of parents on sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Which interventions are appropriate to decrease an infant's risk for SIDS?

Select all that apply.
A) Using firm bedding
B) Ensuring the room temperature is at least 80 degrees F at all times
C) Avoiding smoking around infants
D) Recommending bed sharing
E) Placing the infant in a prone-position for sleeping

Question 2

The student nurse attends a workshop on culture and diversity with regard to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and is now aware that the rate of occurrence is highest among which group of infants?

A) American Indians
B) African-Americans
C) Asians
D) Hispanics

batool · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A, C

Interventions that are appropriate to decrease the risk of SIDS include using firm bedding and avoiding smoking around infants. Other interventions that are appropriate include avoiding overheating, educating on the risk of bed sharing, and placing the infant in a supine position, not a prone position, for sleeping.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A

According to the Health Resources Services Administration, rates of SIDS are highest for African-Americans and American Indians and lowest for Asians and Hispanics. In 2008, the rate of SIDS among African-Americans was more than twice that of Caucasians, and the rate among American Indians was more than three times greater than that among Caucasians.