Asked by Vince Carrola on Jun 28, 2024
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After the introduction of the Back to Sleep campaign in 1992, an increased incidence has been noted of which of the following pediatric disorders? (Select all that apply.)
A) SIDS
B) Torticollis
C) Failure to thrive
D) Apnea of infancy
E) Plagiocephaly
Back to Sleep
A campaign promoting the practice of placing babies on their backs to sleep to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Plagiocephaly
A condition characterized by an asymmetrical distortion (flattening of one side) of the skull in infants.
Torticollis
A condition characterized by an abnormal, asymmetrical head or neck position, often due to muscular or neural issues.
- Understand the impact of the Back to Sleep campaign on the incidence of various pediatric disorders.
- Identify the increased incidence of specific pediatric disorders after the Back to Sleep campaign.
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Kristiana VirayJul 03, 2024
Final Answer :
B, E
Explanation :
Plagiocephaly is a misshapen head caused by the prolonged pressure on one side of the skull. If that side becomes misshapen, facial asymmetry may result. The sternocleidomastoid muscle may tighten on the affected side, causing torticollis. SIDS has decreased by more than 40% with the introduction of the Back to Sleep campaign. Apnea of infancy and failure to thrive are unrelated to the Back to Sleep campaign.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the impact of the Back to Sleep campaign on the incidence of various pediatric disorders.
- Identify the increased incidence of specific pediatric disorders after the Back to Sleep campaign.