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Which of the following is most descriptive of Kwashiorkor?
A) Has a multifactorial etiology
B) Occures primarily in breast-feeding infants
C) Results from excessive amounts of Vit K
D) Is related to inadequate calories but adequate protein |
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Definition
| A) Has a multifactorial etiology |
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Parents guidelines of releiving colic in an infant include which of the following?
A)Avoid using a pacifier
B) Avoid touching abdomen
C)Change infant's position frequently
D) Place infant where family cannot hear the crying |
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Definition
| C)Change infant's position frequently |
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Although infants may be allergic to a variety of foods, the most common allergens are:
A) fruit,eggs and rice
B) fruit, vegtables and wheat
C) Eggs, cow's milk and peanuts
C) Cow's milk and green vegtables |
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Definition
| C) Eggs, cow's milk and peanuts |
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Which of the following interventions lowers the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
A)Smoking near infant
B) Sleeping in the supine position
C) Sleeping with parents instead of alone in crib
D)Making certain infant is kept very warm while sleeping |
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Definition
| B) Sleeping in the supine position |
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| What is one difference between Kwashiorkor and Marasmus? |
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Definition
| Kwashiorkor is a deficiency of protein with a adequate supply of calories where as Marasmus results from general malnutrition of both protein and calories. |
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