Question 1

The nurse instructs the parents of an infant with diarrhea to see medical intervention for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Has more than five stools in 24 hours 
B)  Develops a fever of 99°F 
C)  Moist mucous membranes 
D)  Exhibits decreased urine output. 
A)  Has more than five stools in 24 hours 
B)  Develops a fever of 99°F 
C)  Moist mucous membranes 
D)  Exhibits decreased urine output. D

Question 2

Infant foods that have been heated and offered to the infant but not eaten in its entirety should be discarded because they may have become:

Accepted Answer

A)  Contaminated with saliva and bacteria 
B)  Rancid from the warming process 
C)  Toxic from evaporation of the water contained in them 
D)  Unpalatable from the increased concentration of salt that heating promotes 
A)  Contaminated with saliva and bacteria 
B)  Rancid from the warming process 
C)  Toxic from evaporation of the water contained in them 
D)  Unpalatable from the increased concentration of salt that heating promotes A

Question 3

When teaching a new mother about feeding and her newborn, the nurse keeps in mind that the capacity of a newborn infant's stomach is approximately how many ounces?

Accepted Answer

A)  1/2 
B)  1 
C)  1 1/2 
D)  2 
A)  1/2 
B)  1 
C)  1 1/2 
D)  2 B

Question 4

A nurse is preparing a presentation for a group of school-age children. The nurse emphasizes the need for breakfast based on an understanding that children who skip breakfast:

Accepted Answer

A)  Consume more high-fat snacks 
B)  Have higher daily intakes of micronutrients 
C)  Are more likely to meet dietary reference intake standards 
D)  Come from higher socioeconomic backgrounds 
A)  Consume more high-fat snacks 
B)  Have higher daily intakes of micronutrients 
C)  Are more likely to meet dietary reference intake standards 
D)  Come from higher socioeconomic backgrounds

Question 5

New foods should be introduced to an infant:

Accepted Answer

A)  After breastfeeding or formula feeding 
B)  At every feeding for 2 days to help the baby develop a liking for it 
C)  In amounts of 1 oz (2 tbsp) per feeding 
D)  One at a time and 5 days apart to identify untoward effects 
A)  After breastfeeding or formula feeding 
B)  At every feeding for 2 days to help the baby develop a liking for it 
C)  In amounts of 1 oz (2 tbsp) per feeding 
D)  One at a time and 5 days apart to identify untoward effects

Question 6

Although it is not the only source of the organism, honey should not be given to an infant because it might transmit:

Accepted Answer

A)  Botulism 
B)  Escherichia coli infection 
C)  Staphylococcal food poisoning 
D)  Streptococcal sore throat 
A)  Botulism 
B)  Escherichia coli infection 
C)  Staphylococcal food poisoning 
D)  Streptococcal sore throat

Question 7

In contrast to salivary and pancreatic amylases, which are inadequate in the newborn, ______ is available in the saliva to begin digestion.

Accepted Answer

A)  Chymotrypsin 
B)  Lipase 
C)  Pepsin 
D)  Rennin 
A)  Chymotrypsin 
B)  Lipase 
C)  Pepsin 
D)  Rennin

Question 8

Feeding an infant when he or she is hungry will help the infant achieve the developmental task of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Identity 
B)  Integrity 
C)  Intimacy 
D)  Trust 
A)  Identity 
B)  Integrity 
C)  Intimacy 
D)  Trust

Question 9

Ms. M is being seen in the well-baby clinic with Tamara, who is 21 months old. Ms. M says Tamara is eating well, mainly pureed junior foods. The nurse will base her teaching on which of the following concepts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attempting to feed herself is too difficult at this age for Tamara. 
B)  Giving Tamara table foods would be much less expensive for Ms. M. 
C)  Processing removes much of the iron in canned foods, so this meal pattern puts Tamara at risk of anemia. 
D)  Varying textures is believed to aid speech development. 
A)  Attempting to feed herself is too difficult at this age for Tamara. 
B)  Giving Tamara table foods would be much less expensive for Ms. M. 
C)  Processing removes much of the iron in canned foods, so this meal pattern puts Tamara at risk of anemia. 
D)  Varying textures is believed to aid speech development.

Question 10

A toddler and his or her parents may have conflicts over eating habits, which is characteristic of the toddler's developmental task of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Autonomy 
B)  Generativity 
C)  Intimacy 
D)  Trust 
A)  Autonomy 
B)  Generativity 
C)  Intimacy 
D)  Trust

Question 11

Breastfeeding infants should be weighed and observed while suckling by a knowledgeable health-care provider at ______ of age.

Accepted Answer

A)  24 hours 
B)  2 to 4 days 
C)  1 week 
D)  2 weeks 
A)  24 hours 
B)  2 to 4 days 
C)  1 week 
D)  2 weeks

Question 12

Which of the following statements about breast milk is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It contains white blood cells (WBCs). 
B)  It contains no fatty acids. 
C)  It contains less phosphorus than cow's milk. 
D)  It contains more sodium. 
A)  It contains white blood cells (WBCs). 
B)  It contains no fatty acids. 
C)  It contains less phosphorus than cow's milk. 
D)  It contains more sodium.

Question 13

Which of the following are not recommended for infants younger than 1 year old?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bananas, strained fruits, and strained turkey 
B)  Egg white, honey, and nuts 
C)  Egg yolk, oatmeal, and rice cereal 
D)  Prune juice, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes 
A)  Bananas, strained fruits, and strained turkey 
B)  Egg white, honey, and nuts 
C)  Egg yolk, oatmeal, and rice cereal 
D)  Prune juice, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes

Question 14

The food that most often causes choking accidents in infants is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Celery 
B)  Grapes 
C)  Hot dogs 
D)  Peanuts 
A)  Celery 
B)  Grapes 
C)  Hot dogs 
D)  Peanuts

Question 15

Whole milk is recommended for children under 2 years of age to ensure adequate nutrients for optimal:

Accepted Answer

A)  Deposition of fat stores 
B)  Immune responses 
C)  Neural development 
D)  Skeletal growth and maturation 
A)  Deposition of fat stores 
B)  Immune responses 
C)  Neural development 
D)  Skeletal growth and maturation

Question 16

Caution is urged in feeding infants the following foods because of the chance of provoking allergy:

Accepted Answer

A)  Broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower 
B)  Eggs, milk, and wheat 
C)  Grapefruit, strawberries, and tomatoes 
D)  Peanuts, tuna, and veal 
A)  Broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower 
B)  Eggs, milk, and wheat 
C)  Grapefruit, strawberries, and tomatoes 
D)  Peanuts, tuna, and veal

Question 17

Special care must be taken if formula is warmed in a ______ because it will continue to increase in temperature after removal.

Accepted Answer

A)  Electric bottle warmer 
B)  Conventional oven 
C)  Microwave oven 
D)  Water bath 
A)  Electric bottle warmer 
B)  Conventional oven 
C)  Microwave oven 
D)  Water bath

Question 18

Which of the following combinations of foods offers the best nutrition for a preschool child's breakfast?

Accepted Answer

A)  Waffles, syrup, and sausage 
B)  Fried eggs, bacon, and a sweet roll 
C)  Grits, country ham, and biscuits 
D)  Orange juice, oatmeal, and milk 
A)  Waffles, syrup, and sausage 
B)  Fried eggs, bacon, and a sweet roll 
C)  Grits, country ham, and biscuits 
D)  Orange juice, oatmeal, and milk

Question 19

An infant is expected to ______ its birth weight by 1 year of age.

Accepted Answer

A)  Double 
B)  Triple 
C)  Quadruple 
D)  Quintuple 
A)  Double 
B)  Triple 
C)  Quadruple 
D)  Quintuple

Question 20

Which of the following foods are appropriate for a 6-month-old infant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Raisin bran cereal, mandarin oranges, and strained veal 
B)  Infant rice cereal, strained peaches, and strained carrots 
C)  Ritz crackers, strained apricots, and smooth peanut butter 
D)  French-fried potatoes, junior-style beets, and chopped hard-cooked eggs 
A)  Raisin bran cereal, mandarin oranges, and strained veal 
B)  Infant rice cereal, strained peaches, and strained carrots 
C)  Ritz crackers, strained apricots, and smooth peanut butter 
D)  French-fried potatoes, junior-style beets, and chopped hard-cooked eggs

Exam 11: Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

The nurse instructs the parents of an infant with diarrhea to see medical intervention for which of the following?

Infant foods that have been heated and offered to the infant but not eaten in its entirety should be discarded because they may have become:

When teaching a new mother about feeding and her newborn, the nurse keeps in mind that the capacity of a newborn infant's stomach is approximately how many ounces?

A nurse is preparing a presentation for a group of school-age children. The nurse emphasizes the need for breakfast based on an understanding that children who skip breakfast:

New foods should be introduced to an infant:

Although it is not the only source of the organism, honey should not be given to an infant because it might transmit:

In contrast to salivary and pancreatic amylases, which are inadequate in the newborn, ______ is available in the saliva to begin digestion.

Feeding an infant when he or she is hungry will help the infant achieve the developmental task of:

Ms. M is being seen in the well-baby clinic with Tamara, who is 21 months old. Ms. M says Tamara is eating well, mainly pureed junior foods. The nurse will base her teaching on which of the following concepts?

A toddler and his or her parents may have conflicts over eating habits, which is characteristic of the toddler's developmental task of:

Breastfeeding infants should be weighed and observed while suckling by a knowledgeable health-care provider at ______ of age.

Which of the following statements about breast milk is true?

Which of the following are not recommended for infants younger than 1 year old?

The food that most often causes choking accidents in infants is:

Whole milk is recommended for children under 2 years of age to ensure adequate nutrients for optimal:

Caution is urged in feeding infants the following foods because of the chance of provoking allergy:

Special care must be taken if formula is warmed in a ______ because it will continue to increase in temperature after removal.

Which of the following combinations of foods offers the best nutrition for a preschool child's breakfast?

An infant is expected to ______ its birth weight by 1 year of age.

Which of the following foods are appropriate for a 6-month-old infant?

Nutrition in Human Health

Carbohydrates

Fats

Protein

Energy Balance

Vitamins

Minerals

Water

Digestion, Absorption, Metabolism, and Excretion

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: the Mature Adult

Food Management

Nutrient Delivery

Interactions: Food and Nutrients Versus Medications and Supplements

Weight Management

Diet in Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia

Diet in Cardiovascular Disease

Diet in Renal Disease

Diet in Digestive Disease

Diet and Cancer

Nutrition in Critical Care

Diet in Hiv and Aids

Nutritional Care of the Terminally Ill

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