Deck 23: Growth and Development I

Question 1

Newborns typically lose from 5 to 10 percent of their birth weight by their second day of life. How many days will it take for newborns to regain this weight loss?

A) 5 days
B) 10 days
C) 14 days
D) 20 days

Answer 1

C

Question 2

When is failure to thrive (FTT) usually diagnosed?

A) Within 14 days of birth
B) Within 3 months of birth
C) Within 6 months of birth
D) During the first year of life

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Over what time frame is human breast milk considered to be the best diet for infants?

A) During the first 3 months of life
B) During the first 6 months of life
C) During the first 9 months of life
D) During the first year of life

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following would NOT be classified as a psychosocial factor that contributes to nonorganic failure to thrive?

A) Inconsistent and poor quality of infant care
B) Heart defects or infections
C) Disturbances in maternal-child attachment
D) Poverty

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the parental guidelines provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics regarding infant sleep?

A) Place infants on their backs on a firm mattress that meets safety standards.
B) Remove all pillows, quilts, comforters, and soft toys from the crib.
C) If using a blanket, tuck it around the mattress and be sure it reaches only to the baby's chest.
D) Infants should not be permitted to nap more than once per day during their first year of life.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT true regarding nutrition and the feeding of infants?

A) Feeding is a behavior infants are born with, rather than learn.
B) Feeding, especially at the breast, helps infants to calm down and focus.
C) Feeding interactions are the foundation of trust.
D) Eating is a fundamental social event that bonds family members together.

Question 7

Children's adult height can be estimated by ___________.

A) doubling their height at age 2
B) tripling their height at age 2
C) doubling their height at age 3
D) tripling their height at age 3

Question 8

Digestive, endocrine, or enzyme disorders are all considered to be physical causes of organic failure to thrive.

Question 9

Infants develop a nocturnal sleep pattern through a combination of physical and neurological maturity and self-regulation in response to parents' efforts to promote predictable feeding, waking, and sleeping habits.

Question 10

The wake-sleep cycles of infants are referred to as "states", which form a continuum of arousal.

Question 11

Toddlers typically have no opinion about their likes and dislikes in foods.