RN Exam Practice
Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 2078 of 2368

Which statement by a parent shows understanding of safe sleep for a newborn?

  1. I will place my baby on the side with a rolled blanket for support.
  2. I will rely on a home monitor instead of back sleeping.
  3. I will let my baby sleep in my bed so I can watch closely.
  4. I will place my baby on the back on a firm, flat mattress.
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Correct answer: I will place my baby on the back on a firm, flat mattress.

Back sleeping on a firm, flat surface without soft objects lowers SIDS risk.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Healthy Newborn Care: Implementation (Take Action). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026