EFA Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 17 of 30
What is the most common reason an infant’s heart stops?
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Direct Answer
Option C: Breathing and respiratory problems
In infants and young children, cardiac arrest is most frequently the end result of respiratory failure and hypoxia rather than primary cardiac disease.
All Options
A
Allergies
B
Traumatic injury
C
Breathing and respiratory problems
(Correct Answer)
D
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Detailed Explanation & Context
In infants and young children, cardiac arrest is most frequently the end result of respiratory failure and hypoxia rather than primary cardiac disease.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Elementary First Aid (EFA).
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