Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

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Averil Tam
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1. TRUE/FALSE - in relation to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)? a) The peak age of incidence for SIDS is 2-5 months. True
1. TRUE/FALSE - in relation to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)? b) Immunisation increases the risk of SIDS. False
1. TRUE/FALSE - in relation to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)? c) There is a winter peak for SIDS. True
1. TRUE/FALSE - in relation to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)? d) SIDS risk is greater when parents are intoxicated. True
1. TRUE/FALSE - in relation to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)? e) Parental smoking has not been associated with an increased risk for SIDS. False
1. TRUE/FALSE - in relation to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)? f) Day care facilities have been associated with a higher risk for SIDS. True
1. TRUE/FALSE - in relation to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)? g) Breast feeding is protective against SIDS. True
1. TRUE/FALSE - in relation to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)? h) The prone sleeping position increases the risk for SIDS. True
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. True
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. True
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. True
1. TRUE/FALSE - in relation to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)? l) All babies should ideally have a home apnoea monitor. False
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