Quiz


1.	Most cases of SIDS are caused by:
	A. Accidental poisoning
	B. Hypothermia
	C. Metabolic disorders
	D. None of the above

2.	Which of these groups is at higher risk for SIDS?
	A. Infants born to mothers older than 40
	B. Infants who are placed on their stomachs instead of their backs to sleep
	C. Infants born to mothers who let more than five years pass between pregnancies
	D. All of the above

3.	To help prevent SIDS, when should an infant be placed on his or her back to sleep?
	A. At night
	B. At naptime
	C. Every time, both at night and at naptime
	D. No more than three times a week

4.	Your baby's crib should have a smooth, firm mattress. What else should it have to help prevent SIDS?
	A. At least two pillows
	B. Fluffy bumpers to protect your baby's head
	C. A sheepskin for warmth
	D. None of the above

5.	Giving your child a pacifier at bedtime or naptime is an effective way to prevent SIDS.
	True
	False

6.	At what temperature should you keep your child's bedroom to help prevent SIDS?
	A. 90 degrees
	B. 80 degrees
	C. A temperature that feels comfortable to you as an adult
	D. None of the above

7.	A baby placed on his or her back to sleep may develop a flat spot on the head.
	True
	False