The rate of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), now the third ...

[dmcintosh]

The rate of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), now the third leading cause of death in infants, has increased despite international efforts and the Back to Sleep campaign. Is this statement true or false?
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

With regard to skeletal injuries sustained by a neonate during labor or birth, nurses should be aware that:
 
  a. A newborn's skull is still forming and fractures fairly easily.
  b. Unless a blood vessel is involved, linear skull fractures heal without special treatment.
  c. Clavicle fractures often need to be set with an inserted pin for stability.
  d. Other than the skull, the most common skeletal injuries are to leg bones.

[karlss]

Answer to Question 1

F
This statement is incorrect. SIDS, which for a long time was the second leading cause of
infant deaths, has decreased in part because of the Back to Sleep program. It is important
for both hospital and clinic nurses to educate parents on safe sleep strategies for their
infant.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Because the newborn skull is flexible, considerable force is required to fracture it.
B About 70 of neonatal skull fractures are linear.
C Clavicle fractures need no special treatment.
D The clavicle is the bone most often fractured during birth.