Burns Chapter 10 Nutrition Exam Questions with Latest Update
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Regarding nutrition, what is the goal of the pediatric primary health care provider? - Answer-To ensure that the child is well nourished
How can a pediatric primary health care provider ensure that the child is well nourished? - Answer-- Thorough assessments
- Provide relevant education
- Deve...
Burns Chapter 10 Nutrition Exam
Questions with Latest Update
Regarding nutrition, what is the goal of the pediatric primary health care provider? -
Answer-To ensure that the child is well nourished
How can a pediatric primary health care provider ensure that the child is well
nourished? - Answer-- Thorough assessments
- Provide relevant education
- Develop clear and appropriate treatment plans
- Refer the child and family to nutritional specialists
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends exclusive breastfeeding until
____ - ____ months old. - Answer-4-6 months old
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends breastfeeding along with
additional supplements until ______ months old. - Answer-12 months old
What vitamin does the AAP recommend that all breastfed infants get until one year of
age. - Answer-Vitamin D
The AAP defines ____________________ as the best source of nutrition for the infant.
- Answer-breast feeding
The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that all children >
_____ years old be screened for obesity. - Answer-6 years old
What do the nutritional standards for children emphasize? - Answer-- Breast milk is the
best food for infants.
- Foods should come predominantly from plants, especially: Whole grains, fruits,
vegetables, legumes & nuts
- Iron-rich foods are essential, especially for infants and adolescents
- Fat intake, particularly saturated fats & cholesterol should be limited. Trans fat should
be eliminated from the diet.
- Simple carbs (ex: refined grains, white bread, sugar, sodas) should be limited.
- Extra calcium, iron, and folic acid are important nutrients in an adolescent girls diet
- Children's diet should include adequate fiber and sodium.
What are three body mechanisms that require energy intake? - Answer-- Basal
metabolic rate & thermoregulation
- Growth
- Activity
What is the primary component of body tissue? - Answer-Water
, What is the adequate indicator for the need for more water intake? - Answer-Thirst
Infants have a high daily turnover of water up to ____% of their body weight. - Answer-
15%
What are some factors that can increase water loss? - Answer-- Illness
- Activity
- Dry Air
- High altitude
- High temperature
When more than ______ % of body weight is loss (from water) → dehydration can
become life threatening. - Answer-10%
After strenuous or prolonged exercise, it is essential to replace electrolytes along with
water. Why? - Answer-Water being replaced without electrolytes can cause water
intoxication.
Does sodium regulate extracellular OR intracellular fluid volume - Answer-Extracellular
What is the function of sodium? - Answer-- Regulates osmolarity, acid-base balance,
and the membrane potential of cells
- Is involved in the cell membrane transport pump, exchanging with potassium in
intracellular fluid
What are some causes of sodium loss? - Answer-- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Perspiration
For children ages 1-3 years old, the adequate amount of sodium intake per day is
____________ mg. - Answer-1000 mg
For children ages 4-8 years old, the adequate amoung of sodium intake per day is
__________ mg. - Answer-1200 mg
For children ages 9-18 years old, the adequate amount of sodium intake per day is
____________ mg. - Answer-1500mg
What are some functions of potassium? - Answer-- Helps maintain intracellular
homeostasis
- Contributes to muscle contractibility & transmission of nerve impulses
Severe potassium deficits can lead to _________________ & ___________________. -
Answer-cardiac dysrhythmias and death
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