Question 1

During the first year, the normal child needs half as many calories per kilogram as the adult requirement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Is Lucia's failure to thrive classified as organic or nonorganic? Why?

Accepted Answer

Nonorganic, which means unrelated to disease and usually a result of psychosocial factors, such as inadequate nutritional information in a parent, disturbance in maternal-child attachment, or a deficiency in maternal care.
Ms. Newby just delivered her first baby yesterday. As Ms. Newby is getting ready for her discharge today, the nurse tells her that she will need to bring her baby back to the outpatient lab tomorrow for his phenylketonuria (PKU) test. Please make the appropriate responses to Ms. Newby's questions.

Question 3

The mother asks you why they did not do the test as soon as the birth occurred, just to make sure it was detected in time.

Accepted Answer

"The infant has to have an amount of protein in the body, so that when it is broken down, the amino acid will not be metabolized. The protein comes from breast milk or formula."

Question 4

Infants have _________ water per pound of body weight than adults.

Accepted Answer

A) more 
B) less 
C) the same 
A) more 
B) less 
C) the same

Question 5

How can you account for the underweight condition and the psychosocial withdrawal of Lucia?

Accepted Answer

Failure to thrive causes delay

Question 6

What is the dietary recommendation for an infant with galactosemia?

Accepted Answer

A) three cups of milk a day 
B) high-calorie dairy foods, for example, ice cream and milk shakes 
C) elimination of milk from diet 
D) milk in moderation 
A) three cups of milk a day 
B) high-calorie dairy foods, for example, ice cream and milk shakes 
C) elimination of milk from diet 
D) milk in moderation

Question 7

The physician has made a diagnosis of failure to thrive. The mother does not understand why the nurse and the doctor are so concerned about Lucia's weight. Tell Maryanne about the usual weight gain of infants.

Accepted Answer

A baby doubles its b

Question 8

What additional information does Maryanne need to know about solid food for infants?

Accepted Answer

Introduction of soli

Question 9

Human milk supplies the infant with sufficient vitamin C.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is the best food for a premature infant?

Accepted Answer

A) whole milk 
B) breast milk 
C) 2% milk 
D) infant formula 
A) whole milk 
B) breast milk 
C) 2% milk 
D) infant formula

Question 11

When introducing solid foods to an infant's diet, _____ is usually introduced first.

Accepted Answer

A) soft fruits 
B) pureed vegetables 
C) finely ground meat 
D) cereal 
A) soft fruits 
B) pureed vegetables 
C) finely ground meat 
D) cereal

Question 12

What assessment data is most important?

Accepted Answer

Weight, delayed walk

Question 13

List nursing interventions that may be used to achieve nutritional goal attainment.

Accepted Answer

Select age-appropriate foods. Use accept

Question 14

Breast milk or formula should be the major food source for an infant until what age?

Accepted Answer

A) 4-6 months 
B) 1 year 
C) 2 years 
D) 6-8 months 
A) 4-6 months 
B) 1 year 
C) 2 years 
D) 6-8 months

Question 15

Describe the type of disability called inborn errors of metabolism.

Accepted Answer

These are congenital metabolic disabilit

Question 16

Babies differ in the amount of food they eat from day to day. An infant will let you know when they are full.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What are some effects of untreated galactosemia?

Accepted Answer

A) hypertension and deafness 
B) anemia and constipation 
C) diarrhea, vomiting, and edema 
D) hypertension, diarrhea, and vomiting 
A) hypertension and deafness 
B) anemia and constipation 
C) diarrhea, vomiting, and edema 
D) hypertension, diarrhea, and vomiting

Question 18

State instructions for preparing formula for infant feeding.

Accepted Answer

Serve at room temperature, or warmed. To

Question 19

Congenital disabilities that prevent normal metabolism of specific nutrients are called _____.

Accepted Answer

A) nutritional mutations 
B) amniocentesis 
C) failure to thrive 
D) inborn errors of metabolism 
A) nutritional mutations 
B) amniocentesis 
C) failure to thrive 
D) inborn errors of metabolism

Question 20

By 6 months of age, a baby's weight can _____.

Accepted Answer

A) remain unchanged 
B) double 
C) triple 
D) quadruple 
A) remain unchanged 
B) double 
C) triple 
D) quadruple

Exam 11: Nutrition During Infancy

During the first year, the normal child needs half as many calories per kilogram as the adult requirement.

Is Lucia's failure to thrive classified as organic or nonorganic? Why?

The mother asks you why they did not do the test as soon as the birth occurred, just to make sure it was detected in time.

Infants have _________ water per pound of body weight than adults.

How can you account for the underweight condition and the psychosocial withdrawal of Lucia?

What is the dietary recommendation for an infant with galactosemia?

The physician has made a diagnosis of failure to thrive. The mother does not understand why the nurse and the doctor are so concerned about Lucia's weight. Tell Maryanne about the usual weight gain of infants.

What additional information does Maryanne need to know about solid food for infants?

Human milk supplies the infant with sufficient vitamin C.

What is the best food for a premature infant?

When introducing solid foods to an infant's diet, _____ is usually introduced first.

What assessment data is most important?

List nursing interventions that may be used to achieve nutritional goal attainment.

Breast milk or formula should be the major food source for an infant until what age?

Describe the type of disability called inborn errors of metabolism.

Babies differ in the amount of food they eat from day to day. An infant will let you know when they are full.

What are some effects of untreated galactosemia?

State instructions for preparing formula for infant feeding.

Congenital disabilities that prevent normal metabolism of specific nutrients are called _____.

By 6 months of age, a baby's weight can _____.

The Relationship of Nutrition and Health

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates

Lipids Fats

Proteins

Vitamins

Minerals

Water

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition During Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

Weight Management Across the Life Cycle

Diet and Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes

Diet and Cardiovascular Disease

Diet and Renal Disease

Diet and Gastrointestinal Disorders

Diet and Cancer

Foodborne Illness, Allergies, and Intolerances

Nutritional Care of Clients With Special Needs

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