Exam 23: Newborn Feeding

The difference between the aseptic and terminal methods of sterilization is that the

A pregnant woman wants to breastfeed her infant; however,her husband is not convinced that there are any scientific reasons to do so.Which statement by the nurse is true? Bottle-feeding using commercially prepared infant formulas

A nurse is discussing the signs and symptoms of mastitis with a mother who is breastfeeding.What signs and symptoms should the nurse include in her discussion? (Select all that apply.)

A newborn weighs 8.7 pounds.How many kilocalories does this breastfed term infant require each day? _________

The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative was founded to encourage institutions to offer optimal levels of care for lactating mothers.Which is of the following is inconsistent with the nurse's knowledge about the "Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding for Hospitals"?

The nurse should explain to new parents that the most serious consequence of propping an infant's bottle is

To initiate the milk ejection reflex,the mother should

According to the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)on infant nutrition

Which type of formula is not diluted before being administered to an infant?

When responding to the question "Will I produce enough milk for my baby as she grows and needs more milk at each feeding?" the nurse should explain that

The best reason for recommending formula over breastfeeding is that

A new mother is concerned because her 1-day-old newborn is taking only 1 ounce at each feeding.The nurse should explain that the

The breastfeeding mother should be taught a safe method to remove the breast from the baby's mouth.Which suggestion by the nurse is most appropriate?

To prevent breast engorgement,the new breastfeeding mother should be instructed to

A breastfeeding mother who was discharged yesterday calls to ask about a tender,hard area on her right breast.The nurse's first response should be

What information about iron supplementation should the nurse teach a new mother?

As the nurse assists a new mother with breastfeeding,she asks,"If formula is prepared to meet the nutritional needs of the newborn,what is in breast milk that makes it better?" The nurse's best response is that it contains

The mother who is pumping for an occasional bottle would be most suited for which type of breast pump?

The student nurse learns that the hormone necessary for milk production is

A new mother wants to be sure that she is meeting her daughter's needs while feeding her commercially prepared infant formula.The nurse determines that the mother meets her child's needs when she