​Which Statement Correctly Describes Food Safety with Preterm Infants

question 68

Multiple Choice

​Which statement correctly describes food safety with preterm infants?

• A) ​Formula powder is sterile.
• B) ​Hospitals limit duration of hang time of continuous feeds to 4 hours.
• C) ​Hospital policies require changing of tube feeding assemblies every hour to limit contamination.
• D) ​Liquid concentrates and ready-to-feed formulas are unsterile.
• E) ​Preterm babies have fully developed immune systems.

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Medical Supplies

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Flexible Budget

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The allocation of the cost of tangible assets over their useful lives, reflecting the reduction in value due to wear and usage.

Spending Variance

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