NU664

Epidermis correct answer: The thinner outer layer of the skin Composed of five layers of stratified squamous epithelium Dermis correct answer: Thicker middle layer of skin Tough, leathery mechanical barrier Regulates heat loss Provides host defenses Aids in nutrition and other regulatory functions Sebaceous glands correct answer: Secrete sebum (oil) into the hair follicles where the hair shafts pass through the dermis Prevent excessive water evaporation Minimize heat loss Lubri...

Iron deficiency anemia correct answer: Most common anemia of childhood Reduction in RBC mass or hemoglobin concentration to a level that is >2 SD below mean in healthy children Screening for iron deficiency anemia correct answer: should occur between 9 months to 1 year etiology of iron deficiency anemia correct answer: Microcytic anemia reflecting defect in production of hemoglobin during erythrocyte maturation Results from defect in heme synthesis due to inadequate quantities of i...

Contraindications for breastfeeding-maternal correct answer: HIV+ Chemotherapy Herpetic lesions on mother's nipple (expressed okay) TB (expressed okay) Varicella (expressed okay) Contraindications for breastfeeding-infant correct answer: Classic galactosemia Infants double their weight in the first ____ months and triple their weight by the ____ year. correct answer: 6 1st Stooling in breastfed newborns correct answer: Should have 3+ stools/day by day 3 Frequency will decreas...