Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn is characterized by clotting deficiencies due to insufficient amounts of _______________ available to the neonate

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


vitamin K

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a. preterm. b. premature. c. full term.d overdue.

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Martin had his body mass index (BMI) calculated as 28 by a dietitian. According to this assessment, Martin is:

A) overweight but not obese. B) at an acceptable weight. C) obese. D) underweight.

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Homemade rolls are crumbly and fall apart easily. The most likely cause of the poor texture in the yeast bread is:

a. use of high protein flour b. use of lower protein flour c. insufficient proofing time d. excessive proofing time

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Which of the following is a risk factor for aspiration associated with enteral feedings?

a. Use of a small-bore enteral tube for feeding. b. Maintaining the patient in a supine position. c. Surgical placement of a gastrostomy tube. d. Administration of enteral feedings continuously as opposed to intermittently.

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