The addition of folate into our food supply has helped reduce the incidence of _____.
a. spina bifida
b. anencephaly
c. diaphragmatic hernia
d. tracheoesophageal atresia
e. a and b
Q. 2Rebecca, an infant born at 32 weeks, weighed 1200 g (2.6 lb), and was SGA. Her head circumference was 30 cm (< 5th percentile). The mother was not interested in breastfeeding. A dietitian evaluated Rebecca and established appropriate growth and development goals for weight, length, head circumference, and body fat stores. A high-calorie formula (22 kcal/oz) was also initiated. Will Rebecca be able to sit in a high chair and maintain a stable feeding position at 6 monthsthe same physical development expected from a term infant?
a. Yes
b. No
Q. 3Rebecca, an infant born at 32 weeks, weighed 1200 g (2.6 lb), and was SGA. Her head circumference was 30 cm (< 5th percentile). The mother was not interested in breastfeeding. A dietitian evaluated Rebecca and established appropriate growth and development goals for weight, length, head circumference, and body fat stores. A high-calorie formula (22 kcal/oz) was also initiated. Three months following an infant's birth, her mother returned to the community health care clinic and reported that Rebecca was not as tired as she used to be when drinking her bottle.. What additional information would reinforce the mom's report that the infant's feeding behaviors have improved?
a. The number of bowel movements had increased since the last visit
b. The amount of time between feedings had increased since the last visit
c. The infant was now drinking sugar water
d. The infant now enjoyed a pacifier
Q. 4Rebecca, an infant born at 32 weeks, weighed 1200 g (2.6 lb), and was SGA. Her head circumference was 30 cm (< 5th percentile). The mother was not interested in breastfeeding. A dietitian evaluated Rebecca and established appropriate growth and development goals for weight, length, head circumference, and body fat stores. A high-calorie formula (22 kcal/oz) was also initiated. The appropriate resource that could be used to measure Rebecca's growth velocity would be _____.
a. a growth chart specifically made for preterm births
b. a CDC growth chart
c. catch-up growth charts
d. Growth charts are not appropriate for preterm infants.
Q. 5Rebecca, an infant born at 32 weeks, weighed 1200 g (2.6 lb), and was SGA. Her head circumference was 30 cm (< 5th percentile). The mother was not interested in breastfeeding. A dietitian evaluated Rebecca and established appropriate growth and development goals for weight, length, head circumference, and body fat stores. A high-calorie formula (22 kcal/oz) was also initiated. Infants that did not survive in the past are now being saved. This includes all of the following groups EXCEPT:
a. low-birth-weight infants.
b. very-low-birth-weight infants.
c. extremely-low-birth-weight infants.
d. incredibly-low-birth-weight infants.
Q. 6Rebecca, an infant born at 32 weeks, weighed 1200 g (2.6 lb), and was SGA. Her head circumference was 30 cm (< 5th percentile). The mother was not interested in breastfeeding. A dietitian evaluated Rebecca and established appropriate growth and development goals for weight, length, head circumference, and body fat stores. A high-calorie formula (22 kcal/oz) was also initiated. Following discharge from the hospital, Rebecca showed signs of fatigue during feeding. The dietitian then recommended a higher-calorie formula. How many Calories/ounce would the new formula most likely contain?
a. 24 Calories
b. 30 Calories
c. 35 Calories
d. 40 Calories
Q. 7Rebecca, an infant born at 32 weeks, weighed 1200 g (2.6 lb), and was SGA. Her head circumference was 30 cm (< 5th percentile). The mother was not interested in breastfeeding. A dietitian evaluated Rebecca and established appropriate growth and development goals for weight, length, head circumference, and body fat stores. A high-calorie formula (22 kcal/oz) was also initiated. What daily weight gain goal would the dietitian set for the first three months?
a. 10-25 g/day
b. 20-30 g/day
c. 30-40 g/day
d. >40 g/day
Q. 8Rebecca, an infant born at 32 weeks, weighed 1200 g (2.6 lb), and was SGA. Her head circumference was 30 cm (< 5th percentile). The mother was not interested in breastfeeding. A dietitian evaluated Rebecca and established appropriate growth and development goals for weight, length, head circumference, and body fat stores. A high-calorie formula (22 kcal/oz) was also initiated. Which statement best describes body fat storage changes expected in Rebecca?
a. Fat stores will decrease in 3 months.
b. Fat stores will stay the same in 3 months.
c. Fat stores will increase in 3 months.
d. Body fat stores will increase immediately.
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