A possible cause of failure to thrive in infants is:
a. too much water being added when mixing the infant formula.
b. an ear infection.
c. breastfeeding as the sole source of nutrition.
d. fetal undergrowth during pregnancy.
Q. 2The FIRST step in correcting failure to thrive (FTT) is:
a. feeding the baby on a regular schedule.
b. providing a stimulating environment when the baby is eating.
c. increasing calorie and protein intakes.
d. enrolling the child in an early intervention program.
e. obtaining social support for the family.
Q. 3The recommended age for weaning an infant from the breast or bottle to a cup is from _____ months.
a. 6 to 8
b. 8 to 10
c. 10 to 12
d. 12 to 24
e. 24 to 36
Q. 4Recommendations for introducing a baby to food on a spoon include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. time the first spoon-feeding experiences for when the baby is not overly tired.
b. offer a large variety of foods for him/her 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.
Q. 5_____ is an unsafe food to give to one-year-old infants.
a. Cooked green beans
b. Gummy bears
c. Cooked oatmeal
d. Cooked ground hamburger
e. Sliced peaches
Q. 6Which of the following would NOT be a cue an infant might give when signaling that he/she is hungry and ready to eat?
a. Watching the food be opened
b. Reaching for the spoon
c. Showing irritation if the feeding pace is too slow
d. Spitting out food on the floor
Q. 7If an infant is exclusively breastfed and not exposed to adequate amounts of sunlight, he/she would need a _____ supplement.
a. calcium
b. fluoride
c. iron
d. vitamin D
Q. 8A 3-month-old infant was taking 30 ounces/day of a standard formula. How many Calories did the infant consume each day?
a. 300
b. 450
c. 510
d. 600
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