BURNS PEDIATRIC PRIMARY CARE 8TH
EDITION BY GARZON DIRKS DRIESSNACK
DUDERSTADT AND GAYLORD
CERTIFICATION TEST SCRIPT 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Peak bone density is directly relates to ____________ intake during
the years of bone mineralization. Answer: calcium
⩥ Calcium and _______________ have an inverse relationship Answer:
phosphorus
⩥ If assessing a child's intake, this should be done over a _____ day
period. Answer: 3
⩥ If inadequate Vitamin D, or for breastfed infants, 400 IU should be
supplemented per day. Why is this amount preferred? Answer: Because
this amount is used to treat rickets in children
⩥ Why do providers use the Healthy Eating Index-2005? Answer: To
determine the quality of nutrient intake
,⩥ When taking an intake history of nutrition what should you ask about?
Answer: - Nutritional Status of the mother during pregnancy
- Food and fluid intake of child and family
- Eating patterns
- Reactions to foods
- Management of foods in the family
- Health status affected by nutrition
⩥ What diagnostic tests should be performed to determine nutrition
status? Answer: - Hemoglobin & hematocrit
- Iron and/or ferritin levels
Serum levels of albumin, nitrogen balance, minerals, lipids
- Bone radiographs for suspected iodine, vitamin C and D, or copper
deficiency or to compare bone are and height age.
⩥ What are two tools that providers can use to educate families on
dietary deficits to make changes? Answer: - MyPlate (previously
MyPyramid) and HEI-2005
⩥ Healthy eating habits begin during __________________ Answer:
gestation
⩥ When can cow's milk be included in a child's diet? Answer: The
second year of life
,⩥ The AAP recommends ______________ (type of) milk for children
between 12- 24 months.....unless there is a concern of obesity. If a
concern of obesity give __________________. Answer: -AAP: whole
milk
- If concern for obesity 2% (reduced fat)
⩥ What is the leading cause of anemia in children? Answer: Iron
deficiency
⩥ What infants are at increased risk for iron deficiency anemia? Answer:
Premature infants or those introduced to cow's milk before 12 months of
age.
⩥ What is a good source of iron for infants 6-12 months old? Answer:
Iron-fortified cereals
⩥ When does the American Dental Association (ADA) recommend
fluoride treatment to begin? Answer: 6 months of age
⩥ What are some s/s of an intolerance to formula? Answer: - Irritability
- Weight loss or slow gain
- Vomiting, diarrhea, constipation
- GI problems
, - Atopic dermatits
⩥ What should the first food introduced to the child be? Answer: Rice
cereal
⩥ Bottle feeding longer than ______ months can increase risk of obesity.
Answer: 12 months
⩥ Adolescent girls at risk for iron deficiency or who eat a vegan diet
need to supplement ______________ Answer: Vitamin B12
⩥ Missing this meal is most common in the low-income youth and is
associated with high levels of obesity Answer: breakfast
⩥ The pregnant teenager should strive for _________ - _______ mg of
calcium each day. Answer: 1200-1500
⩥ Daily intake of ______ mg of folic acid is recommended for all girls
capable of becoming pregnant and is increased to ______ mg when
pregnant. Answer: 0.4mg, 0.6mg when pregnant
⩥ Nutritional Assessment of a vegetarian should include: Answer: -
Regular growth measurements
- Diet recall & analysis
EDITION BY GARZON DIRKS DRIESSNACK
DUDERSTADT AND GAYLORD
CERTIFICATION TEST SCRIPT 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Peak bone density is directly relates to ____________ intake during
the years of bone mineralization. Answer: calcium
⩥ Calcium and _______________ have an inverse relationship Answer:
phosphorus
⩥ If assessing a child's intake, this should be done over a _____ day
period. Answer: 3
⩥ If inadequate Vitamin D, or for breastfed infants, 400 IU should be
supplemented per day. Why is this amount preferred? Answer: Because
this amount is used to treat rickets in children
⩥ Why do providers use the Healthy Eating Index-2005? Answer: To
determine the quality of nutrient intake
,⩥ When taking an intake history of nutrition what should you ask about?
Answer: - Nutritional Status of the mother during pregnancy
- Food and fluid intake of child and family
- Eating patterns
- Reactions to foods
- Management of foods in the family
- Health status affected by nutrition
⩥ What diagnostic tests should be performed to determine nutrition
status? Answer: - Hemoglobin & hematocrit
- Iron and/or ferritin levels
Serum levels of albumin, nitrogen balance, minerals, lipids
- Bone radiographs for suspected iodine, vitamin C and D, or copper
deficiency or to compare bone are and height age.
⩥ What are two tools that providers can use to educate families on
dietary deficits to make changes? Answer: - MyPlate (previously
MyPyramid) and HEI-2005
⩥ Healthy eating habits begin during __________________ Answer:
gestation
⩥ When can cow's milk be included in a child's diet? Answer: The
second year of life
,⩥ The AAP recommends ______________ (type of) milk for children
between 12- 24 months.....unless there is a concern of obesity. If a
concern of obesity give __________________. Answer: -AAP: whole
milk
- If concern for obesity 2% (reduced fat)
⩥ What is the leading cause of anemia in children? Answer: Iron
deficiency
⩥ What infants are at increased risk for iron deficiency anemia? Answer:
Premature infants or those introduced to cow's milk before 12 months of
age.
⩥ What is a good source of iron for infants 6-12 months old? Answer:
Iron-fortified cereals
⩥ When does the American Dental Association (ADA) recommend
fluoride treatment to begin? Answer: 6 months of age
⩥ What are some s/s of an intolerance to formula? Answer: - Irritability
- Weight loss or slow gain
- Vomiting, diarrhea, constipation
- GI problems
, - Atopic dermatits
⩥ What should the first food introduced to the child be? Answer: Rice
cereal
⩥ Bottle feeding longer than ______ months can increase risk of obesity.
Answer: 12 months
⩥ Adolescent girls at risk for iron deficiency or who eat a vegan diet
need to supplement ______________ Answer: Vitamin B12
⩥ Missing this meal is most common in the low-income youth and is
associated with high levels of obesity Answer: breakfast
⩥ The pregnant teenager should strive for _________ - _______ mg of
calcium each day. Answer: 1200-1500
⩥ Daily intake of ______ mg of folic acid is recommended for all girls
capable of becoming pregnant and is increased to ______ mg when
pregnant. Answer: 0.4mg, 0.6mg when pregnant
⩥ Nutritional Assessment of a vegetarian should include: Answer: -
Regular growth measurements
- Diet recall & analysis
