Question 1

​One tip for avoiding measurement errors when assessing infant growth is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​make sure the head is above the head board
B)   ​set the scale to a fraction below zero before starting
C)   ​weigh the infant nude or wearing a dry diaper.
D)   ​make sure the hips and knees are bent.
E)   ​measure the heel with the toes extending from a foot board. C

Question 2

​Routine formulas for full-term infants provide _____ calories/ounce when prepared as directed.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​10
B)   ​14
C)   ​18
D)   ​20
E)   ​23 D

Question 3

​Exclusively breastfed infants should receive iron supplements starting at _____ months of age.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​2
B)   ​4
C)   ​6
D)   8​
E)   ​12 B

Question 4

​Which food item would be an unsafe food to give to 1-year-old infants?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​soft-cooked green beans
B)   ​crackers
C)   ​cooked oatmeal
D)   ​mashed potatoes
E)   ​banana

Question 5

Healthy infants may have brief periods when their weight gain is slower or more rapid than at other times.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

​The 2014 Dietary Guidelines for Americans provide recommendations for healthful eating and physical activity for individuals starting at _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​birth
B)   6 months of age​
C)   ​1 year of age
D)   ​2 years of age
E)   ​18 years of age

Question 7

Matching
-​SGA

Accepted Answer

A)  When an infant's cheek is touched,the infant turns head towards cheek and opens mouth
B)  ​Condition in which thyroid hormone is not produced in sufficient quantities
C)  Fetal undergrowth from any cause
D)  ​The sudden onset of irritability,fussiness,or crying in an infant
E)  Measurements above the 90th percentile for infant sizeF) An automatic (unlearned) response triggered by a specific stimulusG) Movement of the stomach contents backwards into the esophagusH) Death that occurs within the first year of lifeI) ​Measurements below the 10th percentile for infant sizeJ) ​A reflexive movement of the tongue moving forward and backward

Question 8

Sizes of commercial,jarred baby food are determined by age-appropriate portion sizes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe the developmental and long-term risks associated with iron deficiency in infants.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the developmental and long-term risks associated...

Question 10

​Several practices are helpful in relieving colic.An exception is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​swaddling the baby
B)   ​bathing or otherwise calming the infant
C)   ​evaluating and improving positioning of the baby for eating
D)   ​ensuring that the baby is burped often
E)   ​increasing the mother's intake of cow's milk if the infant is breastfed

Question 11

​A healthy full-term infant can begin to eat from a spoon easily at _____ months.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​1-2
B)   ​2-3
C)   ​3-4
D)   ​5-9
E)   ​8-11

Question 12

Matching
-Hypothyroidism

Accepted Answer

A)  When an infant's cheek is touched,the infant turns head towards cheek and opens mouth
B)  ​Condition in which thyroid hormone is not produced in sufficient quantities
C)  Fetal undergrowth from any cause
D)  ​The sudden onset of irritability,fussiness,or crying in an infant
E)  Measurements above the 90th percentile for infant sizeF) An automatic (unlearned) response triggered by a specific stimulusG) Movement of the stomach contents backwards into the esophagusH) Death that occurs within the first year of lifeI) ​Measurements below the 10th percentile for infant sizeJ) ​A reflexive movement of the tongue moving forward and backward

Question 13

​Measurements for weight,length,or head circumference below the _____ percentile indicate an infant is small for gestational age (SGA)while measurements above the _____ percentile indicate an infant is large for gestational age (LGA).

Accepted Answer

A)   ​5th;80th
B)   ​10th;95th
C)   ​20th;80th
D)   ​15th;95th
E)   ​10th;90th

Question 14

​Which recommendation is least helpful for introducing complementary foods to infants?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Time the first spoon-feeding experiences for when the baby is not overly tired.
B)   ​Offer a large variety of foods for the infant to choose from.
C)   ​Give the baby time to open his or her mouth and extend the tongue towards food.
D)   ​Place the bowl of the spoon on the tongue with slight downward pressure.
E)   ​Keep the spoon level and do not scrape food into the baby's mouth.

Question 15

​Why is choking a particular worry when feeding infants food? What are some foods that should be avoided due to their ability to cause choking in infants?

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​Why is choking a particular worry when...

Question 16

​A major fatty acid in brain and retinal phospholipids is _____ acid.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​stearic
B)   ​alpha-linolenic
C)   ​arachidonic
D)   ​linoleic
E)   ​docohexaenoic

Question 17

Organs and systems developed in utero continue to increase in size and complexity after birth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

​Lactose intolerance is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​a milk protein allergy
B)   ​less common in infants than adults
C)   ​caused by a deficiency of the enzyme lactase
D)   ​caused by an inability of the body to produce lactose
E)   ​overcome by feeding infants formulas high in lactose to build their tolerance

Question 19

​List at least four recommendations to reduce early childhood dental carries.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​List at least four recommendations to reduce...

Question 20

Foods with high dietary fiber content are recommended for infants with constipation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Infant Nutrition

One tip for avoiding measurement errors when assessing infant growth is to ____.

Routine formulas for full-term infants provide _____ calories/ounce when prepared as directed.

Exclusively breastfed infants should receive iron supplements starting at _____ months of age.

Which food item would be an unsafe food to give to 1-year-old infants?

Healthy infants may have brief periods when their weight gain is slower or more rapid than at other times.

The 2014 Dietary Guidelines for Americans provide recommendations for healthful eating and physical activity for individuals starting at _____.

Matching -SGA

Sizes of commercial,jarred baby food are determined by age-appropriate portion sizes.

Describe the developmental and long-term risks associated with iron deficiency in infants.

Several practices are helpful in relieving colic.An exception is _____.

A healthy full-term infant can begin to eat from a spoon easily at _____ months.

Matching -Hypothyroidism

Measurements for weight,length,or head circumference below the _ percentile indicate an infant is small for gestational age (SGA) while measurements above the _ percentile indicate an infant is large for gestational age (LGA) .

Which recommendation is least helpful for introducing complementary foods to infants?

Why is choking a particular worry when feeding infants food? What are some foods that should be avoided due to their ability to cause choking in infants?

A major fatty acid in brain and retinal phospholipids is _____ acid.

Organs and systems developed in utero continue to increase in size and complexity after birth.

Lactose intolerance is _____.

List at least four recommendations to reduce early childhood dental carries.

Foods with high dietary fiber content are recommended for infants with constipation.

Exam 8: Infant Nutrition

​One tip for avoiding measurement errors when assessing infant growth is to ____.

​Routine formulas for full-term infants provide _____ calories/ounce when prepared as directed.

​Exclusively breastfed infants should receive iron supplements starting at _____ months of age.

​Which food item would be an unsafe food to give to 1-year-old infants?

Healthy infants may have brief periods when their weight gain is slower or more rapid than at other times.

​The 2014 Dietary Guidelines for Americans provide recommendations for healthful eating and physical activity for individuals starting at _____.

Matching -​SGA

Sizes of commercial,jarred baby food are determined by age-appropriate portion sizes.

Describe the developmental and long-term risks associated with iron deficiency in infants.

​Several practices are helpful in relieving colic.An exception is _____.

​A healthy full-term infant can begin to eat from a spoon easily at _____ months.

Matching -Hypothyroidism

​Measurements for weight,length,or head circumference below the _____ percentile indicate an infant is small for gestational age (SGA) while measurements above the _____ percentile indicate an infant is large for gestational age (LGA) .

​Which recommendation is least helpful for introducing complementary foods to infants?

​Why is choking a particular worry when feeding infants food? What are some foods that should be avoided due to their ability to cause choking in infants?

​A major fatty acid in brain and retinal phospholipids is _____ acid.

Organs and systems developed in utero continue to increase in size and complexity after birth.

​Lactose intolerance is _____.

​List at least four recommendations to reduce early childhood dental carries.

Foods with high dietary fiber content are recommended for infants with constipation.

One tip for avoiding measurement errors when assessing infant growth is to ____.

Routine formulas for full-term infants provide _____ calories/ounce when prepared as directed.

Exclusively breastfed infants should receive iron supplements starting at _____ months of age.

Which food item would be an unsafe food to give to 1-year-old infants?

The 2014 Dietary Guidelines for Americans provide recommendations for healthful eating and physical activity for individuals starting at _____.

Matching -SGA

Several practices are helpful in relieving colic.An exception is _____.

A healthy full-term infant can begin to eat from a spoon easily at _____ months.

Measurements for weight,length,or head circumference below the _ percentile indicate an infant is small for gestational age (SGA) while measurements above the _ percentile indicate an infant is large for gestational age (LGA) .

Which recommendation is least helpful for introducing complementary foods to infants?

Why is choking a particular worry when feeding infants food? What are some foods that should be avoided due to their ability to cause choking in infants?

A major fatty acid in brain and retinal phospholipids is _____ acid.

Lactose intolerance is _____.

List at least four recommendations to reduce early childhood dental carries.