EXEMPLAR15 F SUDDEN INFANT DEATH
SYNDROME(SIDS) EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS.
A) SIDS is most common in American Indians and Alaska Natives, followed
by non-Hispanic Blacks, non-Hispanic Whites, Hispanics, and Asian or
Pacific Islanders. It is more common in males than in females. SIDS is most
common in infants under 6 months of age. Father's age and infant eye color
are not related to the risk of SIDS.
B) SIDS is most common in American Indians and Alaska Natives, followed
by non-Hispanic Blacks, non-Hispanic Whites, Hispanics, and Asian or
Pacific Islanders. It is more common in males than in females. SIDS is most
common in infants under 6 months of age. Father's age and infant eye color
are not related to the risk of SIDS.
D) SIDS is most common in American Indians and Alaska Natives, followed
by non-Hispanic Blacks, non-Hispanic Whites, Hispanics, and Asian or
Pacific Islanders. It is more common in males than in females. SIDS is most
common in infants under 6 months of age. Father's age and infant eye color
are not related to the risk of SIDS.
The nurse is providing parenting teaching regarding reducing the risk of
sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Which teaching point is a priority
for the nurse to include?
A) Instruct on side-lying and face-down positions when in the crib.
B) Instruct on face-up position when in the crib.
C) Ensure adequate nutritional intake for the mother and newborn.
, D) Encourage good hand washing. - CorreCt Answers -B
The nurse should instruct the mother to place the baby in the face-up
position when in the crib. Side-lying and face-down positions are associated
with a higher risk of the syndrome and should not be instructed. Although
important, good hand washing and adequate nutrition are not interventions
that would assist in preventing SIDS.
The nurse is planning care for a baby born to a mother who smoked during
the pregnancy. The mother states that she believes in bed sharing. Which
nursing diagnosis would be appropriate for this baby?
A) Risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
B) Readiness for Enhanced Parenting
C) Anxiety
D) Deficient Knowledge - CorreCt Answers -A
The most important nursing diagnosis for the baby at this time is Risk for
SIDS. Both bed sharing and the mother smoking during pregnancy are risk
factors for SIDS. Deficient Knowledge, Readiness for Enhanced Parenting,
and Anxiety are appropriate nursing diagnoses for the mother, not the
baby.
The nurse is planning care for a new mother who smoked during the
pregnancy and whose sister lost a child to sudden infant death syndrome
(SIDS). Which interventions are appropriate for the nurse to include in the
plan of care for the new mother and baby? Select all that apply.
A) Information on bottle-feeding the infant
B) Reasons why the child should sleep with others
SYNDROME(SIDS) EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS.
A) SIDS is most common in American Indians and Alaska Natives, followed
by non-Hispanic Blacks, non-Hispanic Whites, Hispanics, and Asian or
Pacific Islanders. It is more common in males than in females. SIDS is most
common in infants under 6 months of age. Father's age and infant eye color
are not related to the risk of SIDS.
B) SIDS is most common in American Indians and Alaska Natives, followed
by non-Hispanic Blacks, non-Hispanic Whites, Hispanics, and Asian or
Pacific Islanders. It is more common in males than in females. SIDS is most
common in infants under 6 months of age. Father's age and infant eye color
are not related to the risk of SIDS.
D) SIDS is most common in American Indians and Alaska Natives, followed
by non-Hispanic Blacks, non-Hispanic Whites, Hispanics, and Asian or
Pacific Islanders. It is more common in males than in females. SIDS is most
common in infants under 6 months of age. Father's age and infant eye color
are not related to the risk of SIDS.
The nurse is providing parenting teaching regarding reducing the risk of
sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Which teaching point is a priority
for the nurse to include?
A) Instruct on side-lying and face-down positions when in the crib.
B) Instruct on face-up position when in the crib.
C) Ensure adequate nutritional intake for the mother and newborn.
, D) Encourage good hand washing. - CorreCt Answers -B
The nurse should instruct the mother to place the baby in the face-up
position when in the crib. Side-lying and face-down positions are associated
with a higher risk of the syndrome and should not be instructed. Although
important, good hand washing and adequate nutrition are not interventions
that would assist in preventing SIDS.
The nurse is planning care for a baby born to a mother who smoked during
the pregnancy. The mother states that she believes in bed sharing. Which
nursing diagnosis would be appropriate for this baby?
A) Risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
B) Readiness for Enhanced Parenting
C) Anxiety
D) Deficient Knowledge - CorreCt Answers -A
The most important nursing diagnosis for the baby at this time is Risk for
SIDS. Both bed sharing and the mother smoking during pregnancy are risk
factors for SIDS. Deficient Knowledge, Readiness for Enhanced Parenting,
and Anxiety are appropriate nursing diagnoses for the mother, not the
baby.
The nurse is planning care for a new mother who smoked during the
pregnancy and whose sister lost a child to sudden infant death syndrome
(SIDS). Which interventions are appropriate for the nurse to include in the
plan of care for the new mother and baby? Select all that apply.
A) Information on bottle-feeding the infant
B) Reasons why the child should sleep with others
