An Infant Has Been Pronounced Dead from Sudden Infant Death

question 31

Multiple Choice

An infant has been pronounced dead from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in the emergency department. Which is an appropriate question to ask the parents?

• A) "Did you hear the infant cry out?"
• B) "Why didn't you check on the infant earlier?"
• C) "What time did you find the infant?"
• D) "Was the head buried in a blanket?"

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Definitions:

Spinal Fluid

A clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spine, acting as a cushion and nutrient provider for the central nervous system.

Lumbar Puncture

A medical procedure involving the insertion of a needle into the lower back to collect cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic purposes.

Dorsal Rami

Branches of spinal nerves that innervate muscles, joints, and skin of the back.

Motor And Sensory Fibers

Nerves that carry both motor (movement-related) and sensory (sensation-related) signals between the brain, spinal cord, and the rest of the body.