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Table of Contents
More Questions ............................................................................................................................................ 1
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 19
Breast Milk .................................................................................................................................................. 23
Infant Formula ............................................................................................................................................ 29
Feeding Cues And Patterns ......................................................................................................................... 35
Nursing Interventions And Education ......................................................................................................... 39
Growth And Development Evaluation ........................................................................................................ 45
More Questions
Question 1 :
A Nurse Is Caring For A Newborn Who Has Jaundice And Is Receiving Phototherapy.
Which Of The Following Actions Should The Nurse Take?
A. Increase Fluid Intake By 25% To Prevent Dehydration
B. Cover The Newborn’s Eyes With A Mask Or Shield
C. Apply Lotion Or Oil To The Newborn’s Skin To Prevent Drying
D. Turn Off The Phototherapy Lights During Feedings
Feedback:
Cover The Newborn’s Eyes With A Mask Or Shield.This Is Because Phototherapy Can Cause Eye
Damage And The Mask Or Shield Protects The Newborn’s Eyes From The Light.
Some Additional Feedbacks: Are:
• Choice A Is Wrong Because Increasing Fluid Intake By 25% To Prevent Dehydration Is Not
Necessary For A Newborn Receiving Phototherapy.The Newborn Should Be Fed On Demand Or
According To A Regular Schedule And Monitored For Signs Of Dehydration Such As Poor Skin
Turgor, Dry Mucous Membranes, Sunken Fontanels, And Decreased Urine Output.
• Choice C Is Wrong Because Applying Lotion Or Oil To The Newborn’s Skin To Prevent Drying
Is Not Recommended For A Newborn Receiving Phototherapy.Lotion Or Oil Can Increase The
Absorption Of Light And Cause Skin Burns.
, • Choice D Is Wrong Because Turning Off The Phototherapy Lights During Feedings Is Not
Advised For A Newborn Receiving Phototherapy.The Lights Should Be On Continuously To
Maximize The Effectiveness Of The Treatment And Reduce The Duration Of Exposure.
Question 2 :
A Nurse Is Preparing To Bottle Feed A Newborn Who Is Formula Fed.
Which Of The Following Actions Should The Nurse Take?
A. Warm The Formula In A Microwave Oven For A Few Seconds
B. Discard Any Unused Formula After 2 Hours At Room Temperature.
C. Hold The Newborn In A Semi-Upright Position During Feeding
D. Burp The Newborn After Finishing Each Ounce Of Formula
Feedback:
Hold The Newborn In A Semi-Upright Position During Feeding.This Prevents The Formula From
Flowing Back Into The Baby’s Ears And Causing Infections.It Also Helps The Baby Swallow Less
Air And Reduces The Risk Of Choking.
Choice A Is Wrong Because Warming The Formula In A Microwave Oven Can Create Hot Spots
That Can Burn The Baby’s Mouth.The Formula Should Be Warmed By Running It Under Warm Tap
Water Or Placing It In A Bowl Of Warm Water.
Choice B Is Wrong Because Discarding Any Unused Formula After 2 Hours At Room Temperature
Is Too Long.Bacteria Can Grow Rapidly In Warm Milk That Is Left Sitting Out And Unused.The
Formula Should Be Discarded After One Hour At Room Temperature Or Within 24 Hours If
Refrigerated.
Choice D Is Wrong Because Burping The Newborn After Finishing Each Ounce Of Formula Is Not
Necessary.Burping Can Interrupt The Feeding And Make The Baby Lose Interest In Finishing The
Bottle.The Baby Should Be Burped Only When They Show Signs Of Discomfort Or After Finishing
The Feeding.
Normal Ranges For Formula Intake Vary Depending On The Baby’s Age, Weight And Appetite.In
General, Newborn Babies Need Around 150 To 200 Ml Per Kilo Of Their Weight A Day Until
They’re 6 Months Old.The Baby Should Be Fed When They Show Signs Of Hunger, Such As
Rooting, Sucking Or Crying, And Not Forced To Finish The Bottle If They Are Full.
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS (BEST ANSWERS)
WITH RATIONALES−100% VERIFIED|| LATEST
Table of Contents
More Questions ............................................................................................................................................ 1
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 19
Breast Milk .................................................................................................................................................. 23
Infant Formula ............................................................................................................................................ 29
Feeding Cues And Patterns ......................................................................................................................... 35
Nursing Interventions And Education ......................................................................................................... 39
Growth And Development Evaluation ........................................................................................................ 45
More Questions
Question 1 :
A Nurse Is Caring For A Newborn Who Has Jaundice And Is Receiving Phototherapy.
Which Of The Following Actions Should The Nurse Take?
A. Increase Fluid Intake By 25% To Prevent Dehydration
B. Cover The Newborn’s Eyes With A Mask Or Shield
C. Apply Lotion Or Oil To The Newborn’s Skin To Prevent Drying
D. Turn Off The Phototherapy Lights During Feedings
Feedback:
Cover The Newborn’s Eyes With A Mask Or Shield.This Is Because Phototherapy Can Cause Eye
Damage And The Mask Or Shield Protects The Newborn’s Eyes From The Light.
Some Additional Feedbacks: Are:
• Choice A Is Wrong Because Increasing Fluid Intake By 25% To Prevent Dehydration Is Not
Necessary For A Newborn Receiving Phototherapy.The Newborn Should Be Fed On Demand Or
According To A Regular Schedule And Monitored For Signs Of Dehydration Such As Poor Skin
Turgor, Dry Mucous Membranes, Sunken Fontanels, And Decreased Urine Output.
• Choice C Is Wrong Because Applying Lotion Or Oil To The Newborn’s Skin To Prevent Drying
Is Not Recommended For A Newborn Receiving Phototherapy.Lotion Or Oil Can Increase The
Absorption Of Light And Cause Skin Burns.
, • Choice D Is Wrong Because Turning Off The Phototherapy Lights During Feedings Is Not
Advised For A Newborn Receiving Phototherapy.The Lights Should Be On Continuously To
Maximize The Effectiveness Of The Treatment And Reduce The Duration Of Exposure.
Question 2 :
A Nurse Is Preparing To Bottle Feed A Newborn Who Is Formula Fed.
Which Of The Following Actions Should The Nurse Take?
A. Warm The Formula In A Microwave Oven For A Few Seconds
B. Discard Any Unused Formula After 2 Hours At Room Temperature.
C. Hold The Newborn In A Semi-Upright Position During Feeding
D. Burp The Newborn After Finishing Each Ounce Of Formula
Feedback:
Hold The Newborn In A Semi-Upright Position During Feeding.This Prevents The Formula From
Flowing Back Into The Baby’s Ears And Causing Infections.It Also Helps The Baby Swallow Less
Air And Reduces The Risk Of Choking.
Choice A Is Wrong Because Warming The Formula In A Microwave Oven Can Create Hot Spots
That Can Burn The Baby’s Mouth.The Formula Should Be Warmed By Running It Under Warm Tap
Water Or Placing It In A Bowl Of Warm Water.
Choice B Is Wrong Because Discarding Any Unused Formula After 2 Hours At Room Temperature
Is Too Long.Bacteria Can Grow Rapidly In Warm Milk That Is Left Sitting Out And Unused.The
Formula Should Be Discarded After One Hour At Room Temperature Or Within 24 Hours If
Refrigerated.
Choice D Is Wrong Because Burping The Newborn After Finishing Each Ounce Of Formula Is Not
Necessary.Burping Can Interrupt The Feeding And Make The Baby Lose Interest In Finishing The
Bottle.The Baby Should Be Burped Only When They Show Signs Of Discomfort Or After Finishing
The Feeding.
Normal Ranges For Formula Intake Vary Depending On The Baby’s Age, Weight And Appetite.In
General, Newborn Babies Need Around 150 To 200 Ml Per Kilo Of Their Weight A Day Until
They’re 6 Months Old.The Baby Should Be Fed When They Show Signs Of Hunger, Such As
Rooting, Sucking Or Crying, And Not Forced To Finish The Bottle If They Are Full.
