Deck 11: Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Question 1

When taking care of a 15-year-old pediatric client with adolescent acne, which dietary component does a nurse explain as having influence on the development of acne? Select all that apply.
1)Hyperglycemic carbohydrates
2)Milk
3)Saturated fats
4)Trans-fats
5)High proteins

Answer 1

1, 2, 3, 4

Question 2

A nurse is teaching a class on childhood obesity to parents of overweight children. Which treatment choices does the nurse suggest? Select all that apply.
1)Healthy diet choices
2)Physical activity
3)Nutrition counseling
4)Parent participation
5)Peer participation

Answer 2

1, 2, 3, 4

Question 3

When teaching children how to develop good health habits, which behaviors should a parent teach the child to practice? Select all that apply.
1)Brushing teeth after meals
2)Washing hands before meals
3)Chewing gum between meals
4)Nutrition education programs
5)Covering the mouth when chewing

Answer 3

1, 2

Question 4

When teaching a group of adolescents about childhood obesity, what recommendations about prevention do the adolescents make that ensure teaching was successful? Select all that apply.
1)"Women should breastfeed their kids, it helps prevent overeating later."
2)"I would limit the amount of sweet drinks, like soda, my kid could have."
3)"I think they should offer healthier food choices and drinks in schools."
4)"If kids watch more television, they will see shows about how to eat right."
5)"Maybe they should have at least 1 hour of physical activity 3 days a week."

Question 5

A nurse is teaching a class on child health. Which problems of nutrition are common and are likely to be mentioned? Select all that apply.
1)Allergies
2)Iron-deficiency anemia
3)Calcium deficiency
4)Lactose intolerance
5)B₁₂ deficiency

Question 6

Infants are at high risk for hemorrhagic disease due to lack of which process? Select all that apply.
1)Lack of vitamin K transfer across the placenta
2)Lack of vitamin K in breast milk
3)Lack of calcium transfer across the placenta
4)Lack of protein transfer across the placenta
5)Lack of protein in breast milk

Question 7

A client calls a nurse at the clinic about her infant having colic. Which treatment is too new for the nurse to suggest?
1)Probiotics
2)Dairy-free formula
3)Warm water to drink
4)Diluting formula

Question 8

A nurse is teaching a class on growth and development for new parents. Teaching is successful if parents assist toddlers with which task?
1)Trust by not encouraging the word "no"
2)Initiative by encouraging healthy food choices
3)Autonomy by encouraging nutritional food choices
4)Identity by encouraging helpful play choices

Question 9

A nurse is teaching a pregnant mother about the benefits of breast milk. Which statements by the client indicate that teaching is successful? Select all that apply.
1)"Breast milk is the standard by which substitute milks are measured."
2)"Breast milk will decrease the rate of sudden infant death syndrome."
3)"If I breastfeed now my child will probably not get eczema."
4)"Breastfeeding will stop my child from getting an ear infection."
5)"I should breastfeed so my child will never have diarrhea or vomiting."

Question 10

A nurse is teaching a class on maternal-child health, when a client asks, "How will I wean my baby off of breast milk to food?" Which response by the nurse is best? Select all that apply.
1)"Semisolid foods are given to complement breast milk, and then a cup will follow."
2)"To avoid later food allergies, solid foods should start when the baby is interested."
3)"New foods should be introduced one at a time, a week apart to prevent problems."
4)"Make sure to offer at least two foods so the baby can have a choice of flavors."
5)"Make sure to serve food at room temperature so the baby can pick it up easily."

Question 11

A nurse is taking care of an adolescent client admitted with a broken arm. Which nutritional needs should the nurse be concerned with?
1)Calcium and iron
2)Calcium and Vitamin D
3)Iron and Vitamin D
4)Vitamin D and B₁₂

Question 12

A nurse teaches pregnant clients about common nutritional problems in infancy. Which problem is rarely seen in breastfed infants?
1)Constipation
2)Milk regurgitation
3)B₁₂ deficiency
4)Allergies

Question 13

Which deficiency of toddlers is associated with behavioral and cognitive delays?
1)B₁₂
2)Iron
3)Folic acid
4)Vitamin C

Question 14

A nurse teaches clients in a prepregnancy nutrition class that routine administration of which vitamin is mandatory and why?
1)Vitamin D to reduce risk of osteomyelitis
2)Vitamin K to reduce risk of hemorrhagic disease
3)Vitamin A to reduce the risk of jaundice
4)Vitamin B₁₂ to reduce the risk of seizures

Question 15

A nurse is waiting to take care of an infant with a diagnosis of failure to thrive (FTT) from the emergency department. Which does the nurse suspect as a reason for the infant's diagnosis? Select all that apply.
1)Insufficient breast milk
2)Excessive juice consumption
3)Problems with poor sucking
4)Drinking cow's milk
5)Insufficient formula

Question 16

A nurse knows that the only time humans grow faster than in infancy is during pregnancy. How much does an infant grow after birth?
1)Double by 6 months of age
2)Triple by 4 months of age
3)Double by 1 year of age
4)Triple by 15 months of age

Question 17

A nurse is teaching a health and nutrition class for pregnant mothers with toddlers. Which nutrient needs are recommended for the preschool child?
1)Recommended daily intake of 1,300 to 1,500 kcal/day
2)Serving sizes the same as for school-aged children
3)Three meals per day as recommended
4)High-fat, low-carbohydrate foods as recommended

Question 18

A nurse is taking care of a pediatric client. The client's parent asks the nurse how to develop good eating habits for her preschool child. What is the nurse's best response?
1)"Let the child make the choice at this time; they can verbalize choices."
2)"Your child is old enough to verbalize hunger; let them tell you when to eat."
3)"Make sure to have regular mealtimes with your child; routines are crucial."
4)"Insist that your child consume their entire portions at mealtimes, and ensure they eat snacks."

Question 19

A nurse is taking care of an adolescent child diagnosed with a leg fracture. What factors does the nurse suspect impacted incidence of the fracture? Select all that apply.
1)Low calcium intake
2)Use of corticosteroids
3)Insufficient vitamin D
4)Low B₁₂ levels
5)Low vitamin A levels

Question 20

A nurse is leading a seminar about healthy lifestyle choices. The nurse teaches that good nutrition is:
1)A goal for the CDC for all.
2)A recommendation for obese children.
3)Essential for infants and children.
4)Important for non-Hispanic children.