NUR 222 Unit 5 Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed Latest Update 2025-2026
what are some benefits to the baby for breastfeeding? - Answers protects against SIDS
provides antibodies
less GI disturbances
less ear infections
when are breasts fully capable of producing milk? - Answers 16 weeks of pregnancy
important pt teaching for breast feeding - Answers call dr if you notice yellowing of the skin or
sclera
what could happen to the baby if jaundice is left untreated? - Answers kernicterus (stained brain
from bilirubin)
which supplement is needed for a breastfed baby? - Answers iron
colostrum (liquid gold) is the first stage of breastmilk that includes what? - Answers high
protein
vitamins
minerals
immunoglobulins
what causes the pain in the breasts when mature milk comes in? - Answers engorgement
thin watery bluish tint at the BEGINNING of the feeding - Answers foremilk
released after foremilk, high in fat, calories and creamy - Answers hind milk
if a woman has flat or inverted nipples, how can we help? - Answers nipple shield
how do you treat a client with engorgement? - Answers warm soak before feeding
ice pack after feeding
cold cabbage after feeding
is it okay to switch breasts before emptying? - Answers no
the more you nurse, the _______ milk is produced - Answers more
when should you start nursing the baby? - Answers as soon as the baby looks hungry
what if the baby is not hungry? - Answers feed every 3 hours
, 8-12 times per day
what mothers cannot breastfeed? - Answers HIV
active TB
metritis
can a mother with hep B/C breast feed? - Answers yop
how long does engorgement pain usually last? - Answers 48 hours
the baby's lips should never be on the nipple, were should they be instead? - Answers around the
areolar
how many extra calories per day does a mom need while breastfeeding? - Answers 500 of them
boys
moms can eat whatever while breastfeeding, if the baby becomes colicky and irritated... what
food type should go first? - Answers dairy
how to treat dry, cracked, nipples? - Answers allow nips to air dry
use green tea bags
lanolin cream
while breastfeeding, when should you burp the baby? - Answers in between switching breasts
how do dry, cracked, nipples occur? - Answers baby latching to nipple instead of areolar
how long can breast milk be left at room temp? - Answers 4-6 hours
how long can breast milk be left in the fridge? - Answers 3-8 days
how long can breast milk be left in the freezer? - Answers 6 months
women do not need to use soap on their nipples because of what glands? - Answers
Montgomery glands
what do Montgomery glands do? - Answers secrete substance that helps lubricate and clean the
nipple area
what is prolactin responsible for? - Answers milk production
what is oxytocin/pitocin responsible for? - Answers contracts milk glands to force milk out of
the nipples
what may cause the mothers milk to let-down? - Answers baby crying
what are some benefits to the baby for breastfeeding? - Answers protects against SIDS
provides antibodies
less GI disturbances
less ear infections
when are breasts fully capable of producing milk? - Answers 16 weeks of pregnancy
important pt teaching for breast feeding - Answers call dr if you notice yellowing of the skin or
sclera
what could happen to the baby if jaundice is left untreated? - Answers kernicterus (stained brain
from bilirubin)
which supplement is needed for a breastfed baby? - Answers iron
colostrum (liquid gold) is the first stage of breastmilk that includes what? - Answers high
protein
vitamins
minerals
immunoglobulins
what causes the pain in the breasts when mature milk comes in? - Answers engorgement
thin watery bluish tint at the BEGINNING of the feeding - Answers foremilk
released after foremilk, high in fat, calories and creamy - Answers hind milk
if a woman has flat or inverted nipples, how can we help? - Answers nipple shield
how do you treat a client with engorgement? - Answers warm soak before feeding
ice pack after feeding
cold cabbage after feeding
is it okay to switch breasts before emptying? - Answers no
the more you nurse, the _______ milk is produced - Answers more
when should you start nursing the baby? - Answers as soon as the baby looks hungry
what if the baby is not hungry? - Answers feed every 3 hours
, 8-12 times per day
what mothers cannot breastfeed? - Answers HIV
active TB
metritis
can a mother with hep B/C breast feed? - Answers yop
how long does engorgement pain usually last? - Answers 48 hours
the baby's lips should never be on the nipple, were should they be instead? - Answers around the
areolar
how many extra calories per day does a mom need while breastfeeding? - Answers 500 of them
boys
moms can eat whatever while breastfeeding, if the baby becomes colicky and irritated... what
food type should go first? - Answers dairy
how to treat dry, cracked, nipples? - Answers allow nips to air dry
use green tea bags
lanolin cream
while breastfeeding, when should you burp the baby? - Answers in between switching breasts
how do dry, cracked, nipples occur? - Answers baby latching to nipple instead of areolar
how long can breast milk be left at room temp? - Answers 4-6 hours
how long can breast milk be left in the fridge? - Answers 3-8 days
how long can breast milk be left in the freezer? - Answers 6 months
women do not need to use soap on their nipples because of what glands? - Answers
Montgomery glands
what do Montgomery glands do? - Answers secrete substance that helps lubricate and clean the
nipple area
what is prolactin responsible for? - Answers milk production
what is oxytocin/pitocin responsible for? - Answers contracts milk glands to force milk out of
the nipples
what may cause the mothers milk to let-down? - Answers baby crying
