Which of the Following Infants Is at the Greatest Risk

question 112

Multiple Choice

Which of the following infants is at the greatest risk of SIDS?

• A)Alexander,who is 10 months old and has frequent colds and other respiratory ailments
• B)Barry,who is 2 weeks old and has irregular sleep patterns and an overweight mother
• C)Curt,who is 3 months old and has a teenage unmarried mother who smokes regularly
• D)Samantha,who is 6 months old and had a difficult birth

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Definitions:

Regulate Body Temperature

The physiological processes that maintain the body's temperature within a normal range, crucial for proper functioning and survival.

Peripheral Vasoconstriction

The narrowing of the blood vessels located away from the heart, usually in the extremities, which reduces blood flow.

Stage 4 Non-rapid Eye Movement Sleep

Stage 4 non-rapid eye movement sleep is a deep phase of sleep crucial for physical restoration and growth.

Disoriented

A state of mental confusion or lack of orientation concerning time, place, or personal identity.