Which of the Following Is True of the Factors That

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the factors that are linked to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) ?

• A) Breast feeding is linked to a lower incidence of SIDS.
• B) SIDS is less likely to occur in infants who do not use a pacifier when they go to sleep than in those who do use a pacifier.
• C) Infants whose siblings have died of SIDS are unlikely to die of it.
• D) SIDS is less common when infants and parents share the same bed.

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Definitions:

Somnambulism

Somnambulism, also known as sleepwalking, is a disorder that involves walking or performing other activities while appearing to be asleep.

Wandering

An aimless or undirected movement or thought pattern.

Asleep

A state of rest where consciousness is suspended, and the body undergoes recovery and growth processes.

Sleepwalking

A sleep disorder that involves getting up and walking around or performing other complex behaviors while in a state of sleep, typically occurring during deep sleep phases.