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bio_gurl · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

You are to determine how many kilocalories per day (kcal/day) an infant who weighs 4.5 kilograms needs. The number of kcal/day would be which of the following?

a. 310 c. 540
b. 420 d. 660

Question 2

A child with spina bifida requires home catheterization. The child is now old enough to learn how to perform this procedure himself. The child is taught:

a. Clean the tip of the penis with soap and water or Betadine
b. Insert catheter 3 inches
c. Do not lubricate catheter if reusing
d. Catheter must not ever be re-used

cdmart10 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

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A Incorrect. An infant requiring 310 kilocalories per day will weigh 2.583 kilograms (310/120=2.583)
B Incorrect. An infant requiring 420 kilocalories per day will weigh 3.5 kilograms (420/120=3.5)
C Correct. An infant requiring 540 kilocalories per day will weigh 4.5 kilograms (540/120=4.5)
D Incorrect. An infant requiring 660 kilocalories per day will weigh 5.5 kilograms (660/120=5.5)

Answer to Question 2

A
The tip of the penis should be cleaned with soap and water or Betadine. The catheter should be inserted until urine is returned. Always lubricate the catheter before insertion. The catheter can be cleaned, dried, and reused for 1 week without increasing the risk of infection.