Chapter 7 - Infancy

Question 1

birth wt doubles by ___ months and triples by __

Answer 1

4-6 mos

1 yr

Question 2

appropriate wt gain during first 6 mos

Answer 2

0.15-0.21 kg per wk

Question 3

infnat grows approx __ per month

Answer 3

1 inch during first 6 mos

1.25 inch during 2nd 6 mos

Question 4

breats milk + formula is sole nutrition for how long?

Answer 4

first 6 mos of life

Question 5

when should semisolid food be introduced?

Answer 5

after 6 mos or when voluntary control of head + trunk

Question 6

gestational iron stored begin to deplete in…

Answer 6

4 mos of age

Question 7

when can cow’s milk be introduced?

Answer 7

1 y.o

Question 8

breast milk fr donors

Answer 8

• consult w provider

- should be screened

Question 9

aap recommends that the bb should receive no ___ or ___ except in medial indication

Answer 9

water or formula for first 6 mos

Question 10

how many breast feedings in 24 hrs?

Answer 10

8-12 feedings

Question 11

hunger cues

Answer 11

rooting, suckling, rapid eye mvmt

-crying is a LATE sign

Question 12

how long should a newborn nurse for?

Answer 12

15 mins. eventually 5-10 min

Question 13

wake up the infant every ____ for feeding

Answer 13

3 hours during the day

4 hours at night

Question 14

expressed milk can be stored in the frige for…

Answer 14

24 hours

frozen: 3 mos
thawed: 24 hours

Question 15

unused milk

Answer 15

• do not refreeze thawed milk

- unused must be discarded

Question 16

formula mixed with water…

Answer 16

requires to be stored in fridge

-do not leave at room temp for more than 2 hours

Question 17

infant should not drink more than __ of formula in 24 hours

Answer 17

32 oz

Question 18

do not prop bottle or put infant in bed w bottle bc…

Answer 18

it promotes tooth decay

Question 19

new foods should be introduced 1 food at a time over a ____ period

Answer 19

5-7 day period

-to observe for intolerance or allergy

Question 20

can meat be introduced first?

Answer 20

yes bc high in zinc + iron

-order of intro is no longer important

Question 21

open jars of infant food can stay in fridge for…

Answer 21

24 hrs

Question 22

honey is at risk for…

Answer 22

botulism

Question 23

colic

Answer 23

persistent crying lasting 3 hrs or longer

• unknown cause
• burp in upright position
• eliminate cruciferous veggies (cauli, broccoli, brussel sprouts)

Question 24

foods that are choking hazards

Answer 24

• hot dogs
• popcorn
• peanuts
• grapes
• raw carrots
• celery
• PB
• tough meat
• candy