RN Exam Practice
Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 1404 of 2368

Which statement by a parent shows understanding of how to reduce the risk of SIDS?

  1. "I will place my baby on their side so they cannot choke."
  2. "I will place my baby on their back to sleep during the first year."
  3. "I will use a soft mattress with fluffy blankets for warmth."
  4. "I will let my baby sleep in my bed so I can watch them."
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Correct answer: "I will place my baby on their back to sleep during the first year."

Back sleeping lowers risk. Stomach or side sleeping, soft surfaces, and bed sharing raise risk.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), High-risk Newborn Care: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026