There are several reasons why a baby that is born preterm may be hard to feed. These include all of ...

There are several reasons why a baby that is born preterm may be hard to feed. These include all of the following EXCEPT:
 a. fatigue.
  b. high tolerance of volume.
  c. low tolerance of volume.
  d. disorganized feeding.
  e. abdominal distension.

Q. 2

A gavage feeding is one that:
 a. provides nutrition directly through the central vein and includes amino acids, dextrose, and a lipid emulsion.
  b. provides nutrition through a tube inserted into the stomach or small intestine.
  c. provides slow feedings from the mouth or nose into the stomach through a tube.
  d. provides oral nutrition that has been pureed thoroughly so the infant does not choke.
  e. provides nutrition through the use of an oral syringe.

Q. 3

The initial nutrition problems resulting from VLBW and ELBW include:
 a. inability to nurse like a full-term infant.
  b. for most, a requirement for respiratory support to breathe.
  c. a greater likelihood of food allergies and difficulty feeding.
  d. a and b
  e. b and c

Q. 4

Nutrition concerns with infants that have Down syndrome include:
 a. feeding difficulties related to weak muscles in the face and overall.
  b. high risk of the child becoming overweight.
  c. constipation.
  d. All of the above
  e. None of the above

Q. 5

Growth rates among infants that have the lung condition bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) are slower due to all of the following EXCEPT:
 a. higher nutritional requirements.
  b. more muscle mass.
  c. changes in endocrine systems.
  d. changes in pulmonary systems.
  e. All of the above are reasons that these infants have slower growth rates.

Q. 6

If an intrauterine insult occurs early in gestation, what would be a likely result?
 a. Lower body weight
  b. Smaller brain size
  c. Shorter length for age
  d. All of the above

Q. 7

The DiGeorge syndrome is a _____.
 a. condition in which 3 copies of chromosome 21 occur
  b. condition mostly occurring in males
  c. condition in which chromosome 22 has a small deletion
  d. condition that requires soy formula instead of breast milk
  e. condition in which infants cannot break down glucose

Q. 8

What is the most appropriate nutrition intervention for a special needs infant who has gastroesophageal reflux and swallowing difficulty?
 a. Add 4 oz fruit juice as a snack
  b. Feed infant more often
  c. Mix baby rice cereal with standard formula
  d. Supplement with a mixture of amino acids, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals
  e. Provide a concentrated formula that provides 40 cal/fluid ounce