How Does a Brainstem Abnormality Contribute to the Risk of SIDS

question 20

Multiple Choice

How does a brainstem abnormality contribute to the risk of SIDS when an infant is placed on his stomach to sleep?

• A)It decreases the infant's arousal and head turning responses during times of asphyxia.
• B)It decreases the infant's respiratory drive during NREM sleep.
• C)It increases periods of apnea, resulting in hypoxia and unconsciousness.
• D)It increases the risk of aspiration and airway obstruction.

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