EDAPT NEWBORN NUTRITION STUDY GUIDE | COMPLETE MATERNAL-NEWBORN
NURSING EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026/2027
The nurse is teaching a client about proper techniques for bottle feeding. Which action by the client
indicates an understanding of the instructions? - correct answer ✔✔Keeps the nipple full of formula
while feeding
Preparing Formula - correct answer ✔✔Tap; by running under warm tap water; 48
Which statement best represents recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics about
infant nutrition? - correct answer ✔✔Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life
A nurse is caring for a mother who is deciding whether to breast or bottle feed her newborn. The client
asks, "If formula is safe to feed the newborn, why is breast milk better?" Which is the best response by
the nurse? - correct answer ✔✔"Breast milk contains important immunoglobulins."
For each reason, indicate if the client is likely to choose formula feeding instead of breastfeeding. -
correct answer ✔✔Breastfeed:
Access to a lactation consultant
Limited income
The nurse is reviewing a formula-fed newborn's schedule. The client is taught to wake the infant, who is
36-hours-old, every 3 hours during the day and at least every 4 hours at night. How would the nurse
describe the feeding routine? - correct answer ✔✔Necessary during the first 24 to 48 hours after birth
Madison asks the nurse why she must prepare a new bottle for each feeding when there is always
leftover formula from the previous feeding. She states, "It just seems so wasteful." What is the best
response by the nurse? - correct answer ✔✔"Bacteria can grow rapidly in warm milk that is left sitting
out and unused."
Which instructions should the nurse provide to both formula and breastfeeding mothers? - correct
answer ✔✔Various ways to stimulate a sleepy baby who is reluctant to feed
A client is asking whether she should try to feed her newborn when the infant exhibits early feeding cues
or wait until the infant is crying. Based on this information, which actions are feeding readiness cues
versus non-typical feeding cues? Drag the action to the corresponding column. - correct answer
✔✔Feeding Readiness Cues:
Makes sucking motion
Moving the mouth towards the mom's breast
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who plans to bottle feed her newborn. Which
statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching? - correct answer ✔✔"My baby needs to
take the entire bottle at each feeding to maintain weight gain."
NURSING EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026/2027
The nurse is teaching a client about proper techniques for bottle feeding. Which action by the client
indicates an understanding of the instructions? - correct answer ✔✔Keeps the nipple full of formula
while feeding
Preparing Formula - correct answer ✔✔Tap; by running under warm tap water; 48
Which statement best represents recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics about
infant nutrition? - correct answer ✔✔Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life
A nurse is caring for a mother who is deciding whether to breast or bottle feed her newborn. The client
asks, "If formula is safe to feed the newborn, why is breast milk better?" Which is the best response by
the nurse? - correct answer ✔✔"Breast milk contains important immunoglobulins."
For each reason, indicate if the client is likely to choose formula feeding instead of breastfeeding. -
correct answer ✔✔Breastfeed:
Access to a lactation consultant
Limited income
The nurse is reviewing a formula-fed newborn's schedule. The client is taught to wake the infant, who is
36-hours-old, every 3 hours during the day and at least every 4 hours at night. How would the nurse
describe the feeding routine? - correct answer ✔✔Necessary during the first 24 to 48 hours after birth
Madison asks the nurse why she must prepare a new bottle for each feeding when there is always
leftover formula from the previous feeding. She states, "It just seems so wasteful." What is the best
response by the nurse? - correct answer ✔✔"Bacteria can grow rapidly in warm milk that is left sitting
out and unused."
Which instructions should the nurse provide to both formula and breastfeeding mothers? - correct
answer ✔✔Various ways to stimulate a sleepy baby who is reluctant to feed
A client is asking whether she should try to feed her newborn when the infant exhibits early feeding cues
or wait until the infant is crying. Based on this information, which actions are feeding readiness cues
versus non-typical feeding cues? Drag the action to the corresponding column. - correct answer
✔✔Feeding Readiness Cues:
Makes sucking motion
Moving the mouth towards the mom's breast
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who plans to bottle feed her newborn. Which
statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching? - correct answer ✔✔"My baby needs to
take the entire bottle at each feeding to maintain weight gain."
