PNCB - Growth and Development Questions With Complete Solutions

Weight gain per day for first 3 months correct answer: 30 g/day (1oz/day) Weight gain per day months 3-6 correct answer: 15-20 g/day Vegetarian mothers need to supplement with what vitamin to prevent neurological abnormalities in their infant? correct answer: Vitmain B12 Fluoride supplementation should begin at what age? correct answer: 6 months What dosage of iron is recommended after 6 months of age? correct answer: 1 mg/kg/day BMI is calculated starting at what age? correct answer: 2 years old Hepatitis B vaccination schedule correct answer: 0-2-6 months first dose before hospital discharge Infants born to hepatitis B antigen (HBsAg) positive mothers get what additional treatment? correct answer: Hep B vaccine AND 0.5ml Hep B immune globulin (HBIG) within 12 hours of birth