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NCLEX OB Breastfeeding Questions with
Answers (100% Correct Answers)
A woman in her 3rd trimester advises the nurse that she wishes to breastfeed
her baby, "but I don't think my nipples are right." Upon examination, the nurse
notes that the client has inverted nipples. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take at this time?
1) Advise the client that it is unlikely that she will be able to breastfeed.
2) Refer to the client to a lactation consultant for advice.
3) Call the labor room and notify them that a client with inverted nipples will
be admitted.
4) Teach the woman exercises to evert her nipples. Answer: The client should
be referred to a lactation consultant
A 37 week gravid client states that she noticed a "white liquid" leaking from her
breast during a recent shower. Which of the following nursing responses is
appropriate at this time?
1) Advise the woman that she may have galactocele.
2) Encourage the woman to pump her breasts to stimulate an adequate milk
supply.
3) Assess the liquid because a breast discharge is diagnostic of a mammary
infection.
4) Reassure the mother that this is normal in the 3rd semester Answer: It is
normal for colostrum to be expressed late in pregnancy
The nurse is developing a teaching plan for parents who are taking home their 2
year old breastfed baby. Which of the following should the nurse include in the
plan?
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1) Wash hands well before picking up the baby.
2) Refrain from having visitors for the 1st month.
3) Wear a mask to prevent transmission of a cold.
4) Sterilize the breast pump supplies after every use. Answer: 1. Although this
baby is being breastfed, he or she is still susceptible to illness. The best way to
prevent transmission of pathogens is to wash hands care- fully before touching
the baby.
It is time for a baby who is in the drowsy behavioral state to breastfeed. Which
of the following techniques could the mother use to arouse the baby? Select all
that apply.
1) Swaddle or tightly bundle the baby
2) Hand express milk onto the baby's lips.
3) Talk with the baby while making eye contact.
4) Remove the baby's shirt and change the diaper.
5) Play pat-a-cake with the baby. Answer: 2 3 4 and 5 are correct
2. The smell and/or the taste of the milk often will arouse a drowsy baby.
3. Drowsy babies will open their eyes when placed in the en face position and
are interacted with.
4. Performing manipulations like diaper- ing or playing pat-a-cake often will
arouse a drowsy baby.
5. Performing manipulations like diaper- ing or playing pat-a-cake often will
arouse a drowsy baby.
NCLEX OB Breastfeeding Questions with
Answers (100% Correct Answers)
A woman in her 3rd trimester advises the nurse that she wishes to breastfeed
her baby, "but I don't think my nipples are right." Upon examination, the nurse
notes that the client has inverted nipples. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take at this time?
1) Advise the client that it is unlikely that she will be able to breastfeed.
2) Refer to the client to a lactation consultant for advice.
3) Call the labor room and notify them that a client with inverted nipples will
be admitted.
4) Teach the woman exercises to evert her nipples. Answer: The client should
be referred to a lactation consultant
A 37 week gravid client states that she noticed a "white liquid" leaking from her
breast during a recent shower. Which of the following nursing responses is
appropriate at this time?
1) Advise the woman that she may have galactocele.
2) Encourage the woman to pump her breasts to stimulate an adequate milk
supply.
3) Assess the liquid because a breast discharge is diagnostic of a mammary
infection.
4) Reassure the mother that this is normal in the 3rd semester Answer: It is
normal for colostrum to be expressed late in pregnancy
The nurse is developing a teaching plan for parents who are taking home their 2
year old breastfed baby. Which of the following should the nurse include in the
plan?
, 2
1) Wash hands well before picking up the baby.
2) Refrain from having visitors for the 1st month.
3) Wear a mask to prevent transmission of a cold.
4) Sterilize the breast pump supplies after every use. Answer: 1. Although this
baby is being breastfed, he or she is still susceptible to illness. The best way to
prevent transmission of pathogens is to wash hands care- fully before touching
the baby.
It is time for a baby who is in the drowsy behavioral state to breastfeed. Which
of the following techniques could the mother use to arouse the baby? Select all
that apply.
1) Swaddle or tightly bundle the baby
2) Hand express milk onto the baby's lips.
3) Talk with the baby while making eye contact.
4) Remove the baby's shirt and change the diaper.
5) Play pat-a-cake with the baby. Answer: 2 3 4 and 5 are correct
2. The smell and/or the taste of the milk often will arouse a drowsy baby.
3. Drowsy babies will open their eyes when placed in the en face position and
are interacted with.
4. Performing manipulations like diaper- ing or playing pat-a-cake often will
arouse a drowsy baby.
5. Performing manipulations like diaper- ing or playing pat-a-cake often will
arouse a drowsy baby.
