Exam 4: NUR257/ NUR 257 Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Real Exam
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Toddler-sized portions average ____ tbsp/yr of age - 1
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If there is a toddler who is a pick eater, what approach should be taken? - Consider portion
sizes
What are characteristics of the feeding skills of preschool-age children? - 1) can use fork,
spoon, and cup
2) Eating becomes less messy
3) Spills occur less frequently
4) Foods cut into bite-sized pieces
5) Adult supervision is imperative
How can one increase child appetite to increase their growth? - Involve the child in meal
selection and preparation
Should a parent try and tell their child to clean their plate in order them to increase their
growth? - No, healthful habits must be learned
What is the appetite and food intake like of preschoolers? - 1) They prefer familiar foods due
to comfort and control
2) They often do not like their foods to be touched or mixed together
Temperament difference in children is linked to what? - Food exposure
Children naturally prefer (sweet and salty/sour and bitter) foods - Sweet and slightly salty
Caloric intake should be adjusted based on what? - Caloric needs
how many exposures may a child need to new foods before their acceptance? - 8-10
exposures
What are the parent or caretaker responsibilities in monitoring children's eating? - 1) What
children are offered to eat
2) The environment in which food is served including when and where foods are offered
What are the child's responsibilities in eating? - 1) how much they eat
2) whether they eat a particular meal or snack
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) - comprehensive set of reference values for nutrient
intakes of healthy individuals
With typical american and vegetarian diets for toddlers, what macronutrient DRI is easily
met? - protein
Energy needs of children reflect what? - Slowing growth of children in this age group
(toddlers)
What is the typical weight and length of a full term infant? - weight: 1500-3800 g or 5.5-8.5
lbs
length: 47-54 cm or 18.5 to 21.5 in
What percentage of US infants are born full term, meaning they were born between 37 to 42
weeks? - 88%
What is considered a low birthweight for a preterm infant? - under 2500 grams
What is considered a very low birthweight for a preterm infant? - under 1500 grams
What is considered an extremely low birthweight for a preterm infant? - under 1000 grams
The newborn growth assessment is based on what factors? - 1) gestational age
2) birthweight
3) length
4) head circumference
AGA - appropriate for gestational age
SGA - small for gestational age
IUGR - intrauterine growth retardation
LGA - large for gestational age
physical growth - the increase in mass of body tissues that occurs in genetically determined
rates, patterns, and ages
infant mortality - death that occurs within the first year of birth
What is the main cause of infant mortality? - low birthweight
What are other causes of infant mortality? - 1) Congenital malformations
2) Preterm births
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