PNCB PREP: NUTRITION QUESTIONS & ASWERS
What is the best source of nutrition for an infant? - Answer -Breastmilk/Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding cues/readiness include: - Answer -- Activity
- Mouthing
- Rooting
4 A's for breastfeeding - Answer -i. Alignment
ii. Areolar grasp
iii. Areolar compression
iv. Audible swallowing
Normal breastfeeding patterns on the 1st day: - Answer -Baby will feed 6-8 times in 24
hours
Normal breastfeeding patterns on the 2nd and 3rd days: - Answer -Baby will cluster
feed
Normal breastfeeding patterns on the 4th and 5th days: - Answer -Baby will feed 10-12
times a day
Newborn, signs of good feeding after discharge: - Answer -- Feeling good, strong deep
sucking, without sharp pain
- Audible swallowing
- Breasts softer
- Adequate output
- Seeing milk in the baby's mouth
- Leaking from other breast
Newborn, signs of poor feeding after discharge: - Answer -- Sleepy, lethargic baby
- Difficulty latching on
- Pain throughout feeding
- Clocking/popping sounds in baby's mouth
- Inadequate output
- Less than 8 feedings per day
- More than 12 feedings per day
What state of the newborn is the optimal time for nursing? - Answer -Quiet, alert state
When does colostrum present? - Answer -Frist 2 to 4 days
For the breastfeeding infant, adequate infant intake is indicated by: - Answer -6 or more
voids/day
, What daily vitamin supplementation is necessary for breastfed infants usually at 2
months of age until 1yo? - Answer -Vitamin D, 400IU daily
How long should exclusive breastfeeding be promoted for? - Answer -Approximately
the first 6 months
What is the most common cause of insufficiency milk supply in the breastfeeding
mother? - Answer -- Infrequent feedings
- Early introduction to formula (without pumping)
When should the mother allow the newborn to breastfeed? - Answer -On demand
Use of pacifiers is discouraged for the first 3 weeks because it is associated with: -
Answer -- Decreased weight gain
- Nipple confusion
- Early weaning
Daily nutritional caloric requirements for infants: - Answer -110-120 cal/kg/day
Consumption of more than 32oz of formula per day is indicative of: - Answer -Need to
introduce solids once an infant is 4mos
How long are formula feedings recommended? - Answer -Up to 1yo
How long is whole milk recommended? - Answer -Up to 2yo
Avoid giving infants a bottle in bed, especially containing formula or juice, due to the risk
of: - Answer -Dental caries
Introduction of solids is delayed until what age? - Answer -6 months
Early introduction to solids may lead to: - Answer -- Overfeeding
- Food allergies
What is usually the first food added to the infant's diet? - Answer -Cereal
- followed by vegetables, fruits, and meats
How often should a new food be added to the infant's diet? - Answer -1 new food every
3 to 5 days
Common allergenic foods should be avoided until: - Answer -1 year old
Common allergenic foods include: - Answer -- cow's milk
- egg whites
- wheat
What is the best source of nutrition for an infant? - Answer -Breastmilk/Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding cues/readiness include: - Answer -- Activity
- Mouthing
- Rooting
4 A's for breastfeeding - Answer -i. Alignment
ii. Areolar grasp
iii. Areolar compression
iv. Audible swallowing
Normal breastfeeding patterns on the 1st day: - Answer -Baby will feed 6-8 times in 24
hours
Normal breastfeeding patterns on the 2nd and 3rd days: - Answer -Baby will cluster
feed
Normal breastfeeding patterns on the 4th and 5th days: - Answer -Baby will feed 10-12
times a day
Newborn, signs of good feeding after discharge: - Answer -- Feeling good, strong deep
sucking, without sharp pain
- Audible swallowing
- Breasts softer
- Adequate output
- Seeing milk in the baby's mouth
- Leaking from other breast
Newborn, signs of poor feeding after discharge: - Answer -- Sleepy, lethargic baby
- Difficulty latching on
- Pain throughout feeding
- Clocking/popping sounds in baby's mouth
- Inadequate output
- Less than 8 feedings per day
- More than 12 feedings per day
What state of the newborn is the optimal time for nursing? - Answer -Quiet, alert state
When does colostrum present? - Answer -Frist 2 to 4 days
For the breastfeeding infant, adequate infant intake is indicated by: - Answer -6 or more
voids/day
, What daily vitamin supplementation is necessary for breastfed infants usually at 2
months of age until 1yo? - Answer -Vitamin D, 400IU daily
How long should exclusive breastfeeding be promoted for? - Answer -Approximately
the first 6 months
What is the most common cause of insufficiency milk supply in the breastfeeding
mother? - Answer -- Infrequent feedings
- Early introduction to formula (without pumping)
When should the mother allow the newborn to breastfeed? - Answer -On demand
Use of pacifiers is discouraged for the first 3 weeks because it is associated with: -
Answer -- Decreased weight gain
- Nipple confusion
- Early weaning
Daily nutritional caloric requirements for infants: - Answer -110-120 cal/kg/day
Consumption of more than 32oz of formula per day is indicative of: - Answer -Need to
introduce solids once an infant is 4mos
How long are formula feedings recommended? - Answer -Up to 1yo
How long is whole milk recommended? - Answer -Up to 2yo
Avoid giving infants a bottle in bed, especially containing formula or juice, due to the risk
of: - Answer -Dental caries
Introduction of solids is delayed until what age? - Answer -6 months
Early introduction to solids may lead to: - Answer -- Overfeeding
- Food allergies
What is usually the first food added to the infant's diet? - Answer -Cereal
- followed by vegetables, fruits, and meats
How often should a new food be added to the infant's diet? - Answer -1 new food every
3 to 5 days
Common allergenic foods should be avoided until: - Answer -1 year old
Common allergenic foods include: - Answer -- cow's milk
- egg whites
- wheat
