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question 39

the unexpected and unexplained death of an apparently well infant is known as:
a ards.
b sob.
c sids.
d osa.
e dpt.

Explanation:

• ARDS (A) is Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, not related to infant death.
• SOB (B) usually means shortness of breath, not infant death.
• SIDS (C) stands for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, which is the unexpected and unexplained death of an apparently healthy infant.
• OSA (D) is Obstructive Sleep Apnea, not infant death.
• DPT (E) is a vaccine (Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus), not related to infant death.

Answer:

C. SIDS