NHM EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS!!
Describe the factors that put infants at nutritional risks and why in depth
assessment is needed Answer - <34 wks
- inadequate nutrient stores
- increase nutritonal demands
- immature organ function
- altered feeding pattern
Adnormal deveopment IN UTERO:
- drugs/alc
-genetic condt. (down syndrome)
Chronic diseases
- seizures
- cystic fibrosis
- (FAS)
Energy requirements in infants Answer - Infants with some special conditions
may have EER the same, less, or greater than norm. DRI
The same as DRI: cleft lip or palate, PKU
, Less than DRI: condt. W/ reduced activity and energy expenditure (Down
syndrome, spina bifida)
More than DRI:
- difficulty breathing (e.g. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia)
- infections
- fever
-surgery
Preemie infants: 105-130 kcal/kg
What are protein requirements needed for in infants? Answer - For linear
growth, brain, and neurotransmitters
DRI for protein for healthy infants Answer - 0-6 mo 1.52 g/kg body weight
7-12 mo 1.2 g/kg body weight
Needs are higher for preemie infants. What are they? Answer - Micropremie
may need as much as 4.5 g/kg
Requirements are higher during trauma and surgery, and in infants needing
"catch-up growth"
Sick infants may need partially or extensively hydrolyzed protein formula
Infants with PKU need restricted amounts of protein
ANSWERS!!
Describe the factors that put infants at nutritional risks and why in depth
assessment is needed Answer - <34 wks
- inadequate nutrient stores
- increase nutritonal demands
- immature organ function
- altered feeding pattern
Adnormal deveopment IN UTERO:
- drugs/alc
-genetic condt. (down syndrome)
Chronic diseases
- seizures
- cystic fibrosis
- (FAS)
Energy requirements in infants Answer - Infants with some special conditions
may have EER the same, less, or greater than norm. DRI
The same as DRI: cleft lip or palate, PKU
, Less than DRI: condt. W/ reduced activity and energy expenditure (Down
syndrome, spina bifida)
More than DRI:
- difficulty breathing (e.g. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia)
- infections
- fever
-surgery
Preemie infants: 105-130 kcal/kg
What are protein requirements needed for in infants? Answer - For linear
growth, brain, and neurotransmitters
DRI for protein for healthy infants Answer - 0-6 mo 1.52 g/kg body weight
7-12 mo 1.2 g/kg body weight
Needs are higher for preemie infants. What are they? Answer - Micropremie
may need as much as 4.5 g/kg
Requirements are higher during trauma and surgery, and in infants needing
"catch-up growth"
Sick infants may need partially or extensively hydrolyzed protein formula
Infants with PKU need restricted amounts of protein
