Question 1

The presence of an excess of bilirubin in the blood is called hypoglycemia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Preterm infants usually require high calorie feeds that provide _____ kcal per oz.

Accepted Answer

A)  18-20 
B)  22-24 
C)  26-28 
D)  28-30 
E)  34-37 
A)  18-20 
B)  22-24 
C)  26-28 
D)  28-30 
E)  34-37 B

Question 3

Several factors explain why a preterm baby may be hard to feed. An exception is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  lethargy 
B)  abdominal distension 
C)  altered breathing and heart rate 
D)  disorganized feeding 
E)  high tolerance of volume 
A)  lethargy 
B)  abdominal distension 
C)  altered breathing and heart rate 
D)  disorganized feeding 
E)  high tolerance of volume E

Question 4

A routine source of fat in preterm infant formula is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  long-chain triglycerides 
B)  medium-chain triglycerides 
C)  short-chain triglycerides 
D)  trans fatty acids 
E)  vegetable oil 
A)  long-chain triglycerides 
B)  medium-chain triglycerides 
C)  short-chain triglycerides 
D)  trans fatty acids 
E)  vegetable oil

Question 5

Breast milk is unlikely to be recommended for a preterm infant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The energy content of preterm and term breast milk is comparable at _____ kcal per oz.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  20 
D)  25 
E)  30 
A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  20 
D)  25 
E)  30

Question 7

Intrauterine growth will not always predict postnatal growth for some infants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An infant who is unable to swallow and is having gastrointestinal problems should not be given enteral feedings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the postmenstrual age of a 10-week-old infant born at 32 weeks?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 weeks 
B)  2 years 
C)  1 year 
D)  10 weeks 
E)  42 weeks 
A)  20 weeks 
B)  2 years 
C)  1 year 
D)  10 weeks 
E)  42 weeks

Question 10

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends _____ supplementation for preterm infants who are exclusively breastfed.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin B  12  
B)  vitamin C 
C)  iron 
D)  folic acid 
E)  phenylalanine 
A)  vitamin B  12  
B)  vitamin C 
C)  iron 
D)  folic acid 
E)  phenylalanine

Question 11

Case Study: Rebecca, an infant born at 32 weeks, weighs 1200 g (2.6 lb) and is identified as small for gestational age (SGA). Her head circumference is 30 cm (  
Following discharge from the hospital, Rebecca shows signs of fatigue during feeding. The dietitian then recommends a higher calorie formula. How many calories/ounce would the new formula most likely contain?

Accepted Answer

A)  24 
B)  30 
C)  35 
D)  40 
E)  45 
A)  24 
B)  30 
C)  35 
D)  40 
E)  45

Question 12

Which food would be inappropriate for a baby with galactosemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  sugar solution 
B)  apple juice 
C)  soybean formula 
D)  breast milk 
E)  orange juice 
A)  sugar solution 
B)  apple juice 
C)  soybean formula 
D)  breast milk 
E)  orange juice

Question 13

An example of a  genetic condition that can be picked up by newborn screening before illness presents is  _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  type 2 diabetes 
B)  failure to thrive 
C)  cystic fibrosis 
D)  myopia 
E)  lactose intolerance 
A)  type 2 diabetes 
B)  failure to thrive 
C)  cystic fibrosis 
D)  myopia 
E)  lactose intolerance

Question 14

Infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia often need energy intakes _____ for age.

Accepted Answer

A)  above the EER 
B)  below the EER 
C)  equal to the EER 
D)  above the DRI 
E)  below the DRI 
A)  above the EER 
B)  below the EER 
C)  equal to the EER 
D)  above the DRI 
E)  below the DRI

Question 15

Provision of adequate energy and nutrients to a very preterm infant requires _____, followed by slow transition to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  breastfeeding; parenteral feeding 
B)  enteral feeding; breastfeeding 
C)  enteral nutrition support; parenteral feeding 
D)  parenteral nutrition support; enteral feeding 
E)  parenteral feeding; breastfeeding 
A)  breastfeeding; parenteral feeding 
B)  enteral feeding; breastfeeding 
C)  enteral nutrition support; parenteral feeding 
D)  parenteral nutrition support; enteral feeding 
E)  parenteral feeding; breastfeeding

Question 16

A gavage feeding is one that provides _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  nutrition directly through the central vein and includes amino acids, dextrose, and a lipid emulsion 
B)  nutrition through a tube inserted directly into the stomach or small intestine 
C)  nutrition through tube feedings originating from the mouth to the stomach or from the nose to the stomach 
D)  oral nutrition that has been pureed thoroughly so that the infant does not choke 
E)  nutrition through the use of an oral syringe 
A)  nutrition directly through the central vein and includes amino acids, dextrose, and a lipid emulsion 
B)  nutrition through a tube inserted directly into the stomach or small intestine 
C)  nutrition through tube feedings originating from the mouth to the stomach or from the nose to the stomach 
D)  oral nutrition that has been pureed thoroughly so that the infant does not choke 
E)  nutrition through the use of an oral syringe

Question 17

Your friend is worried that her preterm infant may be at nutritional risk. What are some questions you or a physician could ask her to help identify whether there may be a problem?

Accepted Answer

The following questions may help her ide

Question 18

For which condition would fewer calories be needed for a child?

Accepted Answer

A)  infections 
B)  fever 
C)  difficulty breathing 
D)  recovery from surgery 
E)  spina bifida 
A)  infections 
B)  fever 
C)  difficulty breathing 
D)  recovery from surgery 
E)  spina bifida

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true of vitamin and mineral requirements of infants?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are no DRI recommendations for vitamins and minerals for infants. 
B)  Infants with special health care needs need to be fed only vitamin and mineral supplements. 
C)  Vitamin and mineral requirements for infants remain constant throughout life. 
D)  Vitamin and mineral requirements may be affected in infants who suffer from gastrointestinal problems. 
E)  Preterm infants who are formula fed don't require vitamins and minerals in their diet. 
A)  There are no DRI recommendations for vitamins and minerals for infants. 
B)  Infants with special health care needs need to be fed only vitamin and mineral supplements. 
C)  Vitamin and mineral requirements for infants remain constant throughout life. 
D)  Vitamin and mineral requirements may be affected in infants who suffer from gastrointestinal problems. 
E)  Preterm infants who are formula fed don't require vitamins and minerals in their diet.

Question 20

Fenton preterm infant growth charts are _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  gender specific 
B)  outdated 
C)  used exclusively in the United States 
D)  reflective of longitudinal postnatal growth 
E)  used exclusively in European countries 
A)  gender specific 
B)  outdated 
C)  used exclusively in the United States 
D)  reflective of longitudinal postnatal growth 
E)  used exclusively in European countries

The presence of an excess of bilirubin in the blood is called hypoglycemia.

Preterm infants usually require high calorie feeds that provide _____ kcal per oz.

Several factors explain why a preterm baby may be hard to feed. An exception is _____.

A routine source of fat in preterm infant formula is _____.

Breast milk is unlikely to be recommended for a preterm infant.

The energy content of preterm and term breast milk is comparable at _____ kcal per oz.

Intrauterine growth will not always predict postnatal growth for some infants.

An infant who is unable to swallow and is having gastrointestinal problems should not be given enteral feedings.

What is the postmenstrual age of a 10-week-old infant born at 32 weeks?

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends _____ supplementation for preterm infants who are exclusively breastfed.

Which food would be inappropriate for a baby with galactosemia?

An example of a genetic condition that can be picked up by newborn screening before illness presents is _____.

Infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia often need energy intakes _____ for age.

Provision of adequate energy and nutrients to a very preterm infant requires _, followed by slow transition to _.

A gavage feeding is one that provides _____.

Your friend is worried that her preterm infant may be at nutritional risk. What are some questions you or a physician could ask her to help identify whether there may be a problem?

For which condition would fewer calories be needed for a child?

Which of the following statements is true of vitamin and mineral requirements of infants?

Fenton preterm infant growth charts are _____.

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Exam 9: Infant Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

The presence of an excess of bilirubin in the blood is called hypoglycemia.

Preterm infants usually require high calorie feeds that provide _____ kcal per oz.

Several factors explain why a preterm baby may be hard to feed. An exception is _____.

A routine source of fat in preterm infant formula is _____.

Breast milk is unlikely to be recommended for a preterm infant.

The energy content of preterm and term breast milk is comparable at _____ kcal per oz.

Intrauterine growth will not always predict postnatal growth for some infants.

An infant who is unable to swallow and is having gastrointestinal problems should not be given enteral feedings.

What is the postmenstrual age of a 10-week-old infant born at 32 weeks?

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends _____ supplementation for preterm infants who are exclusively breastfed.

Which food would be inappropriate for a baby with galactosemia?

An example of a genetic condition that can be picked up by newborn screening before illness presents is _____.

Infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia often need energy intakes _____ for age.

Provision of adequate energy and nutrients to a very preterm infant requires _____, followed by slow transition to _____.

A gavage feeding is one that provides _____.

Your friend is worried that her preterm infant may be at nutritional risk. What are some questions you or a physician could ask her to help identify whether there may be a problem?

For which condition would fewer calories be needed for a child?

Which of the following statements is true of vitamin and mineral requirements of infants?

Fenton preterm infant growth charts are _____.

Nutrition Basics

Preconception Nutrition

Preconception Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Pregnancy

Nutrition During Pregnancy: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Lactation

Nutrition During Lactation: Conditions and Interventions

Infant Nutrition

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adolescent Nutrition

Adolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adult Nutrition

Adult Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition and Older Adults

Nutrition and Older Adults: Conditions and Interventions

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Provision of adequate energy and nutrients to a very preterm infant requires _, followed by slow transition to _.