Health PromotionQuestion 36 of 120
The LPN/LVN is teaching new parents about safe infant sleep. Which position reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome?
a.Prone on a soft mattress
b.Supine on a firm surface without loose bedding
c.Side-lying with pillows for support
d.Prone with a blanket for warmth
Explanation
Placing infants on their back (supine) on a firm surface without soft bedding reduces SIDS risk. Prone and side-lying positions and soft bedding increase risk. A safe sleep environment is a key teaching point.
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