SIDS Is

question 46

Multiple Choice

SIDS is

• A)a teratogen that is toxic to infants.
• B)a stage of development in which some neonatal reflexes disappear.
• C)the sudden and unexplained death of an apparently healthy infant.
• D)a crippling disease that affects only infants.

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Definitions:

Pancreas

An organ that secretes insulin and pancreatic digestive juice.

Palpitations

The sensation that the heart is racing, pounding, fluttering, or skipping beats, often associated with anxiety, stress, exercise, or medical conditions.

Tachycardia

A condition where the heart rate exceeds the normal resting rate, typically considered to be above 100 beats per minute in adults.

Cardiomegaly

A medical condition characterized by an enlarged heart, often a result of heart disease or high blood pressure.