Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

1. TRUE/FALSE - in relation to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)?
a) The peak age of incidence for SIDS is 2-5 months.

1. TRUE/FALSE - in relation to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)?
b) Immunisation increases the risk of SIDS.

1. TRUE/FALSE - in relation to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)?
c) There is a winter peak for SIDS.

1. TRUE/FALSE - in relation to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)?
d) SIDS risk is greater when parents are intoxicated.

1. TRUE/FALSE - in relation to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)?
e) Parental smoking has not been associated with an increased risk for SIDS.

1. TRUE/FALSE - in relation to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)?
f) Day care facilities have been associated with a higher risk for SIDS.

1. TRUE/FALSE - in relation to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)?
g) Breast feeding is protective against SIDS.

1. TRUE/FALSE - in relation to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)?
h) The prone sleeping position increases the risk for SIDS.

1. TRUE/FALSE - in relation to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)?
i) A baby at increased risk for SIDS often appears perfectly normal on examination.

1. TRUE/FALSE - in relation to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)?
j) A parental history of obstructive sleep apnoea is a strong indication for sleep study in a baby.

1. TRUE/FALSE - in relation to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)?
k) A persistently snuffly baby may need sleep study to rule out risk for SIDS.

1. TRUE/FALSE - in relation to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)?
l) All babies should ideally have a home apnoea monitor.