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A compilation of exam questions and answers related to growth and development in nursing. It covers topics such as physical growth patterns, caloric requirements at different ages, benefits of breastfeeding, vitamin and iron supplementation, and weight gain milestones. Additionally, it touches on cognitive development theories, offering a concise review for nursing students preparing for exams or seeking a quick reference on pediatric nursing concepts. This material is designed to aid in understanding key concepts related to pediatric growth and development.
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How does physical growth occur? - CORRECT ANSWER-in a predictable sequence Cephalo growth is to - CORRECT ANSWER-caudal Proximal growth is to - CORRECT ANSWER-distal What is the caloric requirement from birth to 6 months? 7months to a year? Two to ten years? Adolscents? - CORRECT ANSWER-120kcal 100kcal 70kcal 45kcal What are the benefits of breastfeeding? - CORRECT ANSWER-decreases GI problems, fewer allergies due to increases atopy, acts as a form or analgesia, decreases chance of child being obese What is the recommendation for exclusive breastfeeding? - CORRECT ANSWER-6 months What is the baby's weight gain the first three months? - CORRECT ANSWER-30g/day or 1 oz/day What is the baby's weight gain after three months of age? - CORRECT ANSWER- 15 - 20g/day
What is the recommended vitamin D supplementation? - CORRECT ANSWER-400 units/day from two months until adolescence WhenWisWitWappropriateWtoWgiveWaWbabyWironWsupplementation?W-WCORRECTWANSWER- ifWtheyWareWbeingWexclusivelyWbreastfed HowWmuchWironWsupplementWisWrecommendedWafterWsixWmonthsWofWage?W-WCORRECTWANSWER- 1kg/day WhenWisWfluorideWsupplementWnecessary?W-WCORRECTWANSWER- atW 6 WmonthsWofWageWifWtheWwaterWsuppleWisWlessWthanW0.3ppm WhenWwillWtheWinitialWweightWbeWregainedWafterWtheWinfantWlosesWtheirWbirthweight?W- WCORRECTWANSWER- 7 - 14 Wdays WhenWdoesWaWbaby'sWweightWdouble? Triple? Quadruple?W-WCORRECTWANSWER- 5 - 6 Wmonths 12 Wmonths 24 Wmonths HowWmuchWweightWdoesWaWthreeWyearWoldWgainWannually?W-WCORRECTWANSWER- 4 - 6 Wpounds HowWmuchWweightWdoesWaWschool-ageWchildWgainWannually?W-WCORRECTWANSWER- 5 - 7 Wpounds WhatWtheoristWdevelopedWtheWcognitiveWdomain?W-WCORRECTWANSWER-JeanWPiaget