Question 1

With regard to the special qualities of human breast milk,nurses should be aware that:

Accepted Answer

A) Frequent feedings during predictable growth spurts stimulate increased milk production. 
B) The milk of preterm mothers is the same as the milk of mothers who gave birth at term. 
C) The milk at the beginning of the feeding is the same as the milk at the end of the feeding. 
D) Colostrum is an early,less concentrated,less rich version of mature milk. 
A) Frequent feedings during predictable growth spurts stimulate increased milk production. 
B) The milk of preterm mothers is the same as the milk of mothers who gave birth at term. 
C) The milk at the beginning of the feeding is the same as the milk at the end of the feeding. 
D) Colostrum is an early,less concentrated,less rich version of mature milk.

Question 2

A primiparous woman is delighted with her newborn son and wants to begin breastfeeding as soon as possible. The nurse can facilitate the infant's correct latch-on by helping the woman hold the infant:

Accepted Answer

A) With his arms folded together over his chest. 
B) Curled up in a fetal position. 
C) With his head cupped in her hand. 
D) With his head and body in alignment. 
A) With his arms folded together over his chest. 
B) Curled up in a fetal position. 
C) With his head cupped in her hand. 
D) With his head and body in alignment.

Question 3

According to demographic research,the woman least likely to breastfeed and therefore most likely to need education regarding the benefits and proper techniques of breastfeeding would be:

Accepted Answer

A) A woman who is 30 to 35 years of age,Caucasian,and employed part time outside the home. 
B) A woman who is younger than 25 years of age,Hispanic,and unemployed. 
C) A woman who is younger than 25 years of age,African-American,and employed full time outside the home. 
D) A woman who is 35 years of age or older,Caucasian,and employed full time at home. 
A) A woman who is 30 to 35 years of age,Caucasian,and employed part time outside the home. 
B) A woman who is younger than 25 years of age,Hispanic,and unemployed. 
C) A woman who is younger than 25 years of age,African-American,and employed full time outside the home. 
D) A woman who is 35 years of age or older,Caucasian,and employed full time at home.

Question 4

The nurse is discussing storage of breast milk with a mother whose infant is preterm and in the special care unit. What statement would indicate that the mother needs additional teaching?

Accepted Answer

A) "I can store my breast milk in the refrigerator for 3 months." 
B) "I can store my breast milk in the freezer for 3 months." 
C) "I can store my breast milk at room temperature for 8 hours." 
D) "I can store my breast milk in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days." 
A) "I can store my breast milk in the refrigerator for 3 months." 
B) "I can store my breast milk in the freezer for 3 months." 
C) "I can store my breast milk at room temperature for 8 hours." 
D) "I can store my breast milk in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days."

Question 5

The maternity nurse must be cognizant that cultural practices have significant influence on infant feeding methods. A new mother who recently emigrated from South Africa insists on feeding her newborn a watery porridge. This new mother believes that this first food will:

Accepted Answer

A) Clear the infant's throat. 
B) Clear the infant's bowel of meconium. 
C) Remove the fluids of the womb ingested by the newborn during birth. 
D) Teach the baby to learn how to taste. 
A) Clear the infant's throat. 
B) Clear the infant's bowel of meconium. 
C) Remove the fluids of the womb ingested by the newborn during birth. 
D) Teach the baby to learn how to taste.

Question 6

With regard to the nutrient needs of breastfed and formula-fed infants,nurses should be aware that:

Accepted Answer

A) Breastfed infants need extra water in hot climates. 
B) During the first 3 months breastfed infants consume more energy than formula-fed infants. 
C) Breastfeeding infants should receive oral vitamin D drops daily at least during the first 2 months. 
D) Vitamin K injections at birth are not needed for infants fed on specially enriched formula. 
A) Breastfed infants need extra water in hot climates. 
B) During the first 3 months breastfed infants consume more energy than formula-fed infants. 
C) Breastfeeding infants should receive oral vitamin D drops daily at least during the first 2 months. 
D) Vitamin K injections at birth are not needed for infants fed on specially enriched formula.

Exam 26: Newborn Nutrition and Feeding

With regard to the special qualities of human breast milk,nurses should be aware that:

A primiparous woman is delighted with her newborn son and wants to begin breastfeeding as soon as possible. The nurse can facilitate the infant's correct latch-on by helping the woman hold the infant:

According to demographic research,the woman least likely to breastfeed and therefore most likely to need education regarding the benefits and proper techniques of breastfeeding would be:

The nurse is discussing storage of breast milk with a mother whose infant is preterm and in the special care unit. What statement would indicate that the mother needs additional teaching?

The maternity nurse must be cognizant that cultural practices have significant influence on infant feeding methods. A new mother who recently emigrated from South Africa insists on feeding her newborn a watery porridge. This new mother believes that this first food will:

With regard to the nutrient needs of breastfed and formula-fed infants,nurses should be aware that:

Contemporary Maternity Nursing

The Family and Culture

Community and Home Care

Health Promotion and Illness Prevention

Health Assessment

Common Health Problems

Infertility,Contraception,and Abortion

Genetics,Conception,and Fetal Development

Assessment for Risk Factors

Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy

Nursing Care During Pregnancy

Maternal and Fetal Nutrition

Pregnancy at Risk: Preexisting Conditions

Pregnancy at Risk: Gestational Conditions

Labor and Birth Processes

Management of Discomfort

Fetal Assessment During Labor

Nursing Care During Labor and Birth

Labor and Birth at Risk

Maternal Physiologic Changes

Nursing Care During the Fourth Trimester

Transition to Parenthood

Postpartum Complications

Physiologic Adaptations of the Newborn

Nursing Care of the Newborn

Infants With Gestational Age-Related Problems

The Newborn at Risk: Acquired and Congenital Problems

Contemporary Pediatric Nursing

Community-Based Nursing Care of the Child and Family

Family Influences on Child Health Promotion

Social,cultural and Religious Influences on Child Health Promotion

Developmental Influences on Child Health Promotion

Communication, history, physical and Developmental Assessment

Pain Assessment and Management

The Infant and Family

The Toddler and Family

The Preschooler and Family

The School-Age Child and Family

The Adolescent and Family

Chronic Illness, Disability and End of Life Care

Impact of Cognitive or Sensory Impairment on the Child and Family

Family-Centered Home Care

Reaction to Illness and Hospitalization

Pediatric Variations of Nursing Interventions

Respiratory Dysfunction

Gastrointestinal Dysfunction

Cardiovascular Dysfunction

Hematologic and Immunologic Dysfunction

Genitourinary Dysfunction

Cerebral Dysfunction

Endocrine Dysfunction

Integumentary Dysfunction

Musculoskeletal or Articular Dysfunction

Neuromuscular or Muscular Dysfunction

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