During a prenatal education class about infant home care, the nurse is reviewing the simulated setting created by new mothers for putting the baby to bed
Which observation indicates to the nurse that the new mothers understood the nurse's teaching about infant safety?
a. The crib is lined with a bumper pad.
b. Stuffed animals are placed in the crib.
c. The baby mannequin is in the supine position.
d. The baby mannequin is covered with a handmade quilt.
ANS: C
Infants should be positioned on the back for sleep. The nurse should explain that the prone position has been associated with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). No pillows, blankets, or soft stuffed animals should be allowed in the crib because they could cause suffocation. Infants can be placed in a zippered blanket sleeper for warmth.
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