Newborn Nutrition Exam With complete
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The nursing director of a busy postpartum unit has arranged for the lactating
consultant to provide some education about ways to create an atmosphere
conducive to breastfeeding success. Which topics should be emphasized? Select
all that apply.
-Talk with all mothers, even those who have chosen to bottle-feed, about the
benefits of breastfeeding.
-If feasible, help women initiate breastfeeding within 30 minutes of birth.
-Assist all mothers who are separated from their infant in the NICU to breastfeed
and maintain lactation.
-Use of pacifiers will help the infant develop a stronger sucking ability.
-In between feedings, mothers should start giving juice to the baby as early as 2
months of age. - ANSWER- -If feasible, help women initiate breastfeeding within
30 minutes of birth.
-Assist all mothers who are separated from their infant in the NICU to breastfeed
and maintain lactation.
Explanation:
The following can help create an atmosphere conducive to breastfeeding
success: if feasible, the nurse should help women initiate breastfeeding within 30
minutes of birth and assist all mothers who are separated from their infant in the
NICU to breastfeed and maintain lactation. The mother should not give newborns
pacifiers to quiet them as this can reduce the sucking initiative. Mothers should
not give newborns food or drink other than breast milk unless medically
indicated, so they are hungry to breastfeed. The nurse should also advise women
they need not introduce solid food until at least 4 months.
The nursing instructor is reviewing with students ways to assess if the infant is
getting enough at each feeding. Which of the following statements by a student
demonstrates an understanding of these concepts?
, -"Assess how long the infant breastfeeds at a time."
-"Assess the infant's voiding, growth, and alertness."
-"Assess how much formula is taken each time."
-"Assess how long the infant sleeps after each feeding." - ANSWER- "Assess the
infant's voiding, growth, and alertness."
Explanation:
The best confirmation of whether an infant is receiving adequate nutrition is to
assess whether the newborn is voiding, growing, and alert.
When asked by a father to compare the feeding habits of formula-fed and
breastfed infants, what is the correct response from the nurse about breastfed
infants?
-Experience longer periods between feeds.
-Digest their milk more slowly.
-Go approximately 3 hours between feedings.
-Usually feed every 4 hours. - ANSWER- Go approximately 3 hours between
feedings.
Explanation:
Formula is harder than breast milk to digest. Therefore, breastfed babies typically
feed more frequently than formula-fed babies (ie, every 3 hours instead of every 4
hours).
A mother has opted to formula feed her 2-month-old baby. She proudly
announces to the nurse during an office visit that she uses only the best bottled
spring water to prepare the formula. How should the nurse respond?
-She should tell the mother to switch to using fluoridated water from the tap
-She should support the mother's choice to formula feed and congratulate her on
using such pure water
-She should tell her that it is fine to use bottled water as long as she brushes the
baby's gums with a fluoride toothpaste
-She should tell the mother that it is fine to use bottled water as long as she
begins giving the baby a fluoride supplement immediately - ANSWER- She should
tell the mother to switch to using fluoridated water from the tap
Explanation:
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The nursing director of a busy postpartum unit has arranged for the lactating
consultant to provide some education about ways to create an atmosphere
conducive to breastfeeding success. Which topics should be emphasized? Select
all that apply.
-Talk with all mothers, even those who have chosen to bottle-feed, about the
benefits of breastfeeding.
-If feasible, help women initiate breastfeeding within 30 minutes of birth.
-Assist all mothers who are separated from their infant in the NICU to breastfeed
and maintain lactation.
-Use of pacifiers will help the infant develop a stronger sucking ability.
-In between feedings, mothers should start giving juice to the baby as early as 2
months of age. - ANSWER- -If feasible, help women initiate breastfeeding within
30 minutes of birth.
-Assist all mothers who are separated from their infant in the NICU to breastfeed
and maintain lactation.
Explanation:
The following can help create an atmosphere conducive to breastfeeding
success: if feasible, the nurse should help women initiate breastfeeding within 30
minutes of birth and assist all mothers who are separated from their infant in the
NICU to breastfeed and maintain lactation. The mother should not give newborns
pacifiers to quiet them as this can reduce the sucking initiative. Mothers should
not give newborns food or drink other than breast milk unless medically
indicated, so they are hungry to breastfeed. The nurse should also advise women
they need not introduce solid food until at least 4 months.
The nursing instructor is reviewing with students ways to assess if the infant is
getting enough at each feeding. Which of the following statements by a student
demonstrates an understanding of these concepts?
, -"Assess how long the infant breastfeeds at a time."
-"Assess the infant's voiding, growth, and alertness."
-"Assess how much formula is taken each time."
-"Assess how long the infant sleeps after each feeding." - ANSWER- "Assess the
infant's voiding, growth, and alertness."
Explanation:
The best confirmation of whether an infant is receiving adequate nutrition is to
assess whether the newborn is voiding, growing, and alert.
When asked by a father to compare the feeding habits of formula-fed and
breastfed infants, what is the correct response from the nurse about breastfed
infants?
-Experience longer periods between feeds.
-Digest their milk more slowly.
-Go approximately 3 hours between feedings.
-Usually feed every 4 hours. - ANSWER- Go approximately 3 hours between
feedings.
Explanation:
Formula is harder than breast milk to digest. Therefore, breastfed babies typically
feed more frequently than formula-fed babies (ie, every 3 hours instead of every 4
hours).
A mother has opted to formula feed her 2-month-old baby. She proudly
announces to the nurse during an office visit that she uses only the best bottled
spring water to prepare the formula. How should the nurse respond?
-She should tell the mother to switch to using fluoridated water from the tap
-She should support the mother's choice to formula feed and congratulate her on
using such pure water
-She should tell her that it is fine to use bottled water as long as she brushes the
baby's gums with a fluoride toothpaste
-She should tell the mother that it is fine to use bottled water as long as she
begins giving the baby a fluoride supplement immediately - ANSWER- She should
tell the mother to switch to using fluoridated water from the tap
Explanation:
