Question 1

What should the nurse keep in mind when helping the breastfeeding mother position the baby for nursing?

Accepted Answer

A)  The cradle position usually is preferred by mothers who had a Caesarean birth. 
B)  Women with perineal pain and swelling prefer the modified cradle position. 
C)  Whatever the position used,the infant's body is to be in alignment. 
D)  While supporting the head,the mother should push gently on the occiput. 
A)  The cradle position usually is preferred by mothers who had a Caesarean birth. 
B)  Women with perineal pain and swelling prefer the modified cradle position. 
C)  Whatever the position used,the infant's body is to be in alignment. 
D)  While supporting the head,the mother should push gently on the occiput.

Question 2

A breastfeeding woman develops engorged breasts at 3 days postpartum.What action would help this woman achieve her goal of reducing the engorgement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Skip feedings to let her sore breasts rest. 
B)  Avoid using a breast pump. 
C)  Breastfeed her infant frequently. 
D)  Reduce her fluid intake for 24 hours. 
A)  Skip feedings to let her sore breasts rest. 
B)  Avoid using a breast pump. 
C)  Breastfeed her infant frequently. 
D)  Reduce her fluid intake for 24 hours.

Question 3

At a 2-month well-baby examination,it was discovered that a breastfed infant had only gained 300 g in the past 4 weeks.Which will assist the baby to gain weight faster?

Accepted Answer

A)  Begin solid foods. 
B)  Have a bottle of formula after every feeding. 
C)  Add at least one extra breastfeeding session every 24 hours. 
D)  Start iron supplements. 
A)  Begin solid foods. 
B)  Have a bottle of formula after every feeding. 
C)  Add at least one extra breastfeeding session every 24 hours. 
D)  Start iron supplements.

Question 4

Which are correct regarding the benefits to the mother associated with breastfeeding? Select all that apply.Express answer in small letters followed by a command a space-e.g. ,a,b,c

Accepted Answer

A)  These mothers have a decreased risk of breast cancer. 
B)  It is an effective method of birth control for the first year after birth. 
C)  It increases bone density. 
D)  It may enhance postpartum weight loss. 
E)  It is associated with an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage.
F) They have an increased risk of ovarian cancer. 
A)  These mothers have a decreased risk of breast cancer. 
B)  It is an effective method of birth control for the first year after birth. 
C)  It increases bone density. 
D)  It may enhance postpartum weight loss. 
E)  It is associated with an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage.
F) They have an increased risk of ovarian cancer.

Question 5

Which signs would the nurse teach the breastfeeding mother that indicate the infant has latched on correctly to her breast? Select all that apply.Express answer in small letters followed by a command a space-e.g. ,a,b,c

Accepted Answer

A)  She feels a firm tugging sensation on her nipples. 
B)  The baby sucks with cheeks rounded,not dimpled. 
C)  The baby's jaw glides smoothly with sucking. 
D)  She hears a clicking or smacking sound. 
E)  The baby's nose is depressing the breast.
F) She feels a pinching on her nipple throughout the entire feeding. 
A)  She feels a firm tugging sensation on her nipples. 
B)  The baby sucks with cheeks rounded,not dimpled. 
C)  The baby's jaw glides smoothly with sucking. 
D)  She hears a clicking or smacking sound. 
E)  The baby's nose is depressing the breast.
F) She feels a pinching on her nipple throughout the entire feeding.

Question 6

Which can result in the infant experiencing nipple confusion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Breastfeeding babies receive supplementary bottle feedings. 
B)  The baby is weaned too abruptly. 
C)  Pacifiers are used before breastfeeding is established. 
D)  Twins are breastfed together. 
A)  Breastfeeding babies receive supplementary bottle feedings. 
B)  The baby is weaned too abruptly. 
C)  Pacifiers are used before breastfeeding is established. 
D)  Twins are breastfed together.

Exam 27: Newborn Nutrition and Feeding

What should the nurse keep in mind when helping the breastfeeding mother position the baby for nursing?

A breastfeeding woman develops engorged breasts at 3 days postpartum.What action would help this woman achieve her goal of reducing the engorgement?

At a 2-month well-baby examination,it was discovered that a breastfed infant had only gained 300 g in the past 4 weeks.Which will assist the baby to gain weight faster?

Which are correct regarding the benefits to the mother associated with breastfeeding? Select all that apply.Express answer in small letters followed by a command a space-e.g. ,a,b,c

Which signs would the nurse teach the breastfeeding mother that indicate the infant has latched on correctly to her breast? Select all that apply.Express answer in small letters followed by a command a space-e.g. ,a,b,c

Which can result in the infant experiencing nipple confusion?

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