NUR 222 Unit 5 Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed Latest Update 2025-2026
what are some benefits to the baby for breastfeeding? - Answersprotects against SIDS
provides antibodies
less GI disturbances
less ear infections
when are breasts fully capable of producing milk? - Answers16 weeks of pregnancy
important pt teaching for breast feeding - Answerscall dr if you notice yellowing of the skin or
sclera
what could happen to the baby if jaundice is left untreated? - Answerskernicterus (stained brain
from bilirubin)
which supplement is needed for a breastfed baby? - Answersiron
colostrum (liquid gold) is the first stage of breastmilk that includes what? - Answershigh protein
vitamins
minerals
immunoglobulins
what causes the pain in the breasts when mature milk comes in? - Answersengorgement
thin watery bluish tint at the BEGINNING of the feeding - Answersforemilk
released after foremilk, high in fat, calories and creamy - Answershind milk
if a woman has flat or inverted nipples, how can we help? - Answersnipple shield
how do you treat a client with engorgement? - Answerswarm soak before feeding
ice pack after feeding
cold cabbage after feeding
is it okay to switch breasts before emptying? - Answersno
the more you nurse, the _______ milk is produced - Answersmore
when should you start nursing the baby? - Answersas soon as the baby looks hungry
what if the baby is not hungry? - Answersfeed every 3 hours
, 8-12 times per day
what mothers cannot breastfeed? - AnswersHIV
active TB
metritis
can a mother with hep B/C breast feed? - Answersyop
how long does engorgement pain usually last? - Answers48 hours
the baby's lips should never be on the nipple, were should they be instead? - Answersaround the
areolar
how many extra calories per day does a mom need while breastfeeding? - Answers500 of them
boys
moms can eat whatever while breastfeeding, if the baby becomes colicky and irritated... what
food type should go first? - Answersdairy
how to treat dry, cracked, nipples? - Answersallow nips to air dry
use green tea bags
lanolin cream
while breastfeeding, when should you burp the baby? - Answersin between switching breasts
how do dry, cracked, nipples occur? - Answersbaby latching to nipple instead of areolar
how long can breast milk be left at room temp? - Answers4-6 hours
how long can breast milk be left in the fridge? - Answers3-8 days
how long can breast milk be left in the freezer? - Answers6 months
women do not need to use soap on their nipples because of what glands? -
AnswersMontgomery glands
what do Montgomery glands do? - Answerssecrete substance that helps lubricate and clean the
nipple area
what is prolactin responsible for? - Answersmilk production
what is oxytocin/pitocin responsible for? - Answerscontracts milk glands to force milk out of the
nipples
what may cause the mothers milk to let-down? - Answersbaby crying
what are some benefits to the baby for breastfeeding? - Answersprotects against SIDS
provides antibodies
less GI disturbances
less ear infections
when are breasts fully capable of producing milk? - Answers16 weeks of pregnancy
important pt teaching for breast feeding - Answerscall dr if you notice yellowing of the skin or
sclera
what could happen to the baby if jaundice is left untreated? - Answerskernicterus (stained brain
from bilirubin)
which supplement is needed for a breastfed baby? - Answersiron
colostrum (liquid gold) is the first stage of breastmilk that includes what? - Answershigh protein
vitamins
minerals
immunoglobulins
what causes the pain in the breasts when mature milk comes in? - Answersengorgement
thin watery bluish tint at the BEGINNING of the feeding - Answersforemilk
released after foremilk, high in fat, calories and creamy - Answershind milk
if a woman has flat or inverted nipples, how can we help? - Answersnipple shield
how do you treat a client with engorgement? - Answerswarm soak before feeding
ice pack after feeding
cold cabbage after feeding
is it okay to switch breasts before emptying? - Answersno
the more you nurse, the _______ milk is produced - Answersmore
when should you start nursing the baby? - Answersas soon as the baby looks hungry
what if the baby is not hungry? - Answersfeed every 3 hours
, 8-12 times per day
what mothers cannot breastfeed? - AnswersHIV
active TB
metritis
can a mother with hep B/C breast feed? - Answersyop
how long does engorgement pain usually last? - Answers48 hours
the baby's lips should never be on the nipple, were should they be instead? - Answersaround the
areolar
how many extra calories per day does a mom need while breastfeeding? - Answers500 of them
boys
moms can eat whatever while breastfeeding, if the baby becomes colicky and irritated... what
food type should go first? - Answersdairy
how to treat dry, cracked, nipples? - Answersallow nips to air dry
use green tea bags
lanolin cream
while breastfeeding, when should you burp the baby? - Answersin between switching breasts
how do dry, cracked, nipples occur? - Answersbaby latching to nipple instead of areolar
how long can breast milk be left at room temp? - Answers4-6 hours
how long can breast milk be left in the fridge? - Answers3-8 days
how long can breast milk be left in the freezer? - Answers6 months
women do not need to use soap on their nipples because of what glands? -
AnswersMontgomery glands
what do Montgomery glands do? - Answerssecrete substance that helps lubricate and clean the
nipple area
what is prolactin responsible for? - Answersmilk production
what is oxytocin/pitocin responsible for? - Answerscontracts milk glands to force milk out of the
nipples
what may cause the mothers milk to let-down? - Answersbaby crying
