NURS 299 - EXAM 4 Questions and Answers
Dental caries in preschool children CORRECT ANS--Sugar intake and sweetened beverages
are associated with the development of dental caries
-Pain from dental caries, infection and poorly maintained teeth affects appetite and chewing
ability overall affecting nutritional status
-Children from low income families are more prone to dental caries
-Prevention: fluoride toothpaste, water fluoridation, dental sealants
-About 40% of kids have potential for dental car
Teaching responsibility to preschool children CORRECT ANS--Choose age appropriate tasks:
tasks that are too difficult can overwhelm preschoolers
-Show and tell: set an example so preschooler can follow
-Establish a routine: clean up first and then play time
The State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) CORRECT ANS--supports
comprehensive care to children 0-18 years who do not meet Medicaid criteria but live in
families too poor to afford private insurance
Obesity is considered CORRECT ANS-BMI > 30 OR BMI > 95TH PERCENTIL
Obesity risk factors CORRECT ANS--genetic
-environmental : use of food as a reward
, NURS 299 - EXAM 4 Questions and Answers
Obesity complications CORRECT ANS-Increase risk for muscle pain, fractures, high BP,
diabetes, sleep apnea
Obesity interventions CORRECT ANS-Consist of multimodal interventions
--Reasonable caloric restriction
--Physical exercise
--Peer counseling
--Habit changes
--Living conditions, financial constraints
Growth and development rate for infants CORRECT ANS-2-4 inches of height/year; 4-6
lbs/year
Growth and development rate for preschoolers CORRECT ANS-2 kg (4 lb) and 7 cm (2 in)
per year
Growth and development rate for school age children CORRECT ANS-Height: 5 cm (2 in)
per year; weight: 2-3 kg (4.4-6.6 lb) per year
Growth and development rate for adolescents CORRECT ANS-They experience accelerated
physical growth
Dental caries in preschool children CORRECT ANS--Sugar intake and sweetened beverages
are associated with the development of dental caries
-Pain from dental caries, infection and poorly maintained teeth affects appetite and chewing
ability overall affecting nutritional status
-Children from low income families are more prone to dental caries
-Prevention: fluoride toothpaste, water fluoridation, dental sealants
-About 40% of kids have potential for dental car
Teaching responsibility to preschool children CORRECT ANS--Choose age appropriate tasks:
tasks that are too difficult can overwhelm preschoolers
-Show and tell: set an example so preschooler can follow
-Establish a routine: clean up first and then play time
The State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) CORRECT ANS--supports
comprehensive care to children 0-18 years who do not meet Medicaid criteria but live in
families too poor to afford private insurance
Obesity is considered CORRECT ANS-BMI > 30 OR BMI > 95TH PERCENTIL
Obesity risk factors CORRECT ANS--genetic
-environmental : use of food as a reward
, NURS 299 - EXAM 4 Questions and Answers
Obesity complications CORRECT ANS-Increase risk for muscle pain, fractures, high BP,
diabetes, sleep apnea
Obesity interventions CORRECT ANS-Consist of multimodal interventions
--Reasonable caloric restriction
--Physical exercise
--Peer counseling
--Habit changes
--Living conditions, financial constraints
Growth and development rate for infants CORRECT ANS-2-4 inches of height/year; 4-6
lbs/year
Growth and development rate for preschoolers CORRECT ANS-2 kg (4 lb) and 7 cm (2 in)
per year
Growth and development rate for school age children CORRECT ANS-Height: 5 cm (2 in)
per year; weight: 2-3 kg (4.4-6.6 lb) per year
Growth and development rate for adolescents CORRECT ANS-They experience accelerated
physical growth
