Infant Feeding Guidelines and Interactions

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What is the definition of 'appropriate for gestational age'?

Babies with measurements falling above the 90th percentile

Babies with measurements falling between the 10th and 90th percentiles (correct)

Babies with measurements falling below the 10th percentile

Babies with a gestational age of less than 37 weeks

Why is it important for healthcare providers to be familiar with Tanner staging?

To assess the growth and development of children (correct)

To determine the gestational age of newborns

To track the progress of preterm babies

To guide wellness visits in infants

What is the definition of 'small for gestational age'?

Babies with measurements falling below the 10th percentile (correct)

Babies with measurements falling above the 90th percentile

Babies with a gestational age of less than 37 weeks

Babies with measurements falling between the 10th and 90th percentiles

What is the main purpose of the newborn assessment screen?

To perform a complete exam on newborns Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal heart rate range for newborns?

120-160 beats per minute Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is indicated by unequal and weak femoral pulses in newborns?

Coarctation of the aorta Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal time frame for the umbilical stump to fall off in newborns?

14th day Signup and view all the answers

What is a common method to diagnose hydrocele in newborns?

Transillumination Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal treatment for metatarsus adductus in newborns?

Observation only Signup and view all the answers

Which maneuver is used to diagnose developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in newborns?

Ortolani and Barlow maneuvers Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the white, greasy, thick material that newborns are covered in at birth?

'Vernix' Signup and view all the answers

'Acrocyanosis' seen in newborns is due to what?

'Heat loss' Signup and view all the answers

'Milia' in newborns appear as white papules on which parts of the body?

'Forehead, cheeks, and nose' Signup and view all the answers

What should you reassure parents about regarding white discharge in female newborns?

It may be present and is normal Signup and view all the answers

What does failure to pass meconium stool within 24 to 48 hours of birth indicate?

Hirschsprung's disease Signup and view all the answers

Which abnormality can be diagnosed using the Ortolani and Barlow maneuvers?

Congenital dislocation of the hip (DDH) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended position for a car seat when leaving the hospital?

Rear-facing Signup and view all the answers

What should parents be reminded about regarding leaving babies in cars?

Never leave babies unattended in a car Signup and view all the answers

At what age should infants start focusing on faces and making cooing sounds?

2 months Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided in the crib to prevent suffocation?

Pillows Signup and view all the answers

What should caregivers avoid doing while changing a baby's diaper?

Leaving the baby unattended Signup and view all the answers

What should be assessed for in two-month-old infants related to their eyes?

Red reflex Signup and view all the answers

Which reflex should be tested at two to three months by turning the baby's head to one side?

Fencing reflex Signup and view all the answers

What should be checked for as part of musculoskeletal assessment in two-month-old infants?

$Torticollis Signup and view all the answers

What should be tested to assess infants' ability at two months?

Grasping a rattle Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for the home environment of a newborn?

Safe bed with correct slat spacing Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if an infant has oral candidiasis at two months?

Apply warm and wet cloth to massage the area Signup and view all the answers

What is assessed when checking the femoral pulses of two-month-old infants?

Circulation in lower extremities Signup and view all the answers

What is the average weight for a full-term baby?

7.5 pounds Signup and view all the answers

At what age does the posterior fontanel typically close?

2 months Signup and view all the answers

What does the absence of a red reflex in a newborn's eyes indicate?

Congenital cataracts Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical range for the length of a newborn's head size?

13 to 14 inches Signup and view all the answers

How much weight do healthy infants typically gain per day?

0.5-1 ounce Signup and view all the answers

What does swelling and ecchymosis on the presenting part indicate in a breech delivery?

Abnormal presentation Signup and view all the answers

What can purulent eye discharge in a newborn indicate?

Gonorrhea infection Signup and view all the answers

Natal teeth may need to be removed if they are loose due to:

Increased risk of aspiration Signup and view all the answers

What do low-set ears on a newborn indicate?

Renal disease or genetic abnormality Signup and view all the answers

What reflex is prompted when an infant's cheek or mouth is stroked?

Rooting reflex Signup and view all the answers

When is the ideal time for PKU screening?

12 to 24 hours after birth Signup and view all the answers

What do you assess when checking the response to bright light in an infant?

Cranial nerve II Signup and view all the answers

What is the Palmar grip reflex?

Closing of the fingers around an object when the infant's palm is stroked Signup and view all the answers

What should be the distance between the crib slats for safety?

Less than 2 and three-eighths inches apart Signup and view all the answers

What does the stepping or placing response refer to?

Movements of progression when the infant is held upright and inclined forward with the soles of the feet touching a flat surface Signup and view all the answers

What should be observed while assessing cranial nerve VII?

Symmetry of the face when the infant cries Signup and view all the answers

What is assessed by observing the baby's sucking and swallowing?

Cranial nerve V Signup and view all the answers

At what age should infants be reassured about developing stranger anxiety?

9 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily amount of vitamin D supplementation for infants?

400 IUs Signup and view all the answers

What reflex should be elicited by holding the baby upright and rotating their body quickly at 9 months of age?

Parachute reflex Signup and view all the answers

What type of foods should be introduced to infants at around 9 months of age?

Finger foods and iron-fortified cereal Signup and view all the answers

What is an important cognitive milestone that develops at around 9 months of age, according to Piaget's theory?

Object permanence Signup and view all the answers

What should healthcare providers assess for in infants related to their oral health at 9 months of age?

Tooth eruption Signup and view all the answers

What activity should parents be encouraged to engage in with their 9-month-old infant?

Reading books together Signup and view all the answers

What should be initiated if an infant is not already sleeping throughout the night at 9 months of age?

Learning to console themselves with nighttime awakenings Signup and view all the answers

What physical skill should infants be typically demonstrating at around 9 months of age?

'Crawling, creeping, and scooting' Signup and view all the answers

'Object permanence' in infants refers to their understanding that:

'Objects continue to exist even when they are out of sight.' Signup and view all the answers

What should healthcare providers discourage parents from allowing their 9-month-old infant to do?

Watching a lot of TV or playing videos Signup and view all the answers

What should be assessed for in infants related to their physical development at 9 months of age?