Pediatrics-Growth and Development-
Fitzgerald Final Exam Questions And
Accurate Answers.
1. Which of the following is appropriate advice to give to a mother who is breastfeeding her 10
day old infant?
A. "Your milk will come in today."
B. "To minimize breast tenderness, the baby should not be kept on either breast for more than 5
to 10 minutes."
C. "A clicking sound made by the baby during feedings signifies a good latch and suck."
D. "The baby's urine should be light or colorless." - Answer D. "The baby's urine should be light
or colorless."
2. Which of the following is appropriate advice to give to a mother who is breastfeeding her 12
hour old infant?
A. "You will likely have enough milk to feed the baby within a few hours of birth."
B. "The baby might need to be awakened to be fed."
C. "Supplemental feeding is needed unless the baby has at least four west diapers in the first
day of life."
D. "The baby will likely have a seedy yellow bowel movement today." - Answer B. "The baby
might need to be awakened to be fed."
3. Compared with the use of infant formula, advantages for the baby of breastfeeding include all
of the following except:
, C. reduced risk of allergic disorders
D. lower occurrence of constipation - Answer B. greater weight gain the first few weeks of life
4. At 3 weeks of age, the average-weight, formula-fed infant should be expected to take:
A. 2 to 3 oz, or 60 to 90 mL, every 2 to 3 hours
B. 2 to 3 oz, or 60 to 90 mL, every 3 to 4 hours
C. 3 to 4 oz, or 90 to 118 mL, every 2 to 3 hours
D. 3 to 4 oz, or 90 to 118 mL, every 3 to 4 hours - Answer A. 2 to 3 oz, or 60 to 90 mL, every 2
to 3 hours
5. In infants, solid foods are best introduced no earlier than:
A. 1 to 3 months
B. 3 to 5 months
C. 4 to 6 months
D. 6 to 8 months - Answer C. 4 to 6 months
6. Nursing infants generally maximally receive about which percentage of the maternal dose of
a drug?
A. 1%
B. 3%
Fitzgerald Final Exam Questions And
Accurate Answers.
1. Which of the following is appropriate advice to give to a mother who is breastfeeding her 10
day old infant?
A. "Your milk will come in today."
B. "To minimize breast tenderness, the baby should not be kept on either breast for more than 5
to 10 minutes."
C. "A clicking sound made by the baby during feedings signifies a good latch and suck."
D. "The baby's urine should be light or colorless." - Answer D. "The baby's urine should be light
or colorless."
2. Which of the following is appropriate advice to give to a mother who is breastfeeding her 12
hour old infant?
A. "You will likely have enough milk to feed the baby within a few hours of birth."
B. "The baby might need to be awakened to be fed."
C. "Supplemental feeding is needed unless the baby has at least four west diapers in the first
day of life."
D. "The baby will likely have a seedy yellow bowel movement today." - Answer B. "The baby
might need to be awakened to be fed."
3. Compared with the use of infant formula, advantages for the baby of breastfeeding include all
of the following except:
, C. reduced risk of allergic disorders
D. lower occurrence of constipation - Answer B. greater weight gain the first few weeks of life
4. At 3 weeks of age, the average-weight, formula-fed infant should be expected to take:
A. 2 to 3 oz, or 60 to 90 mL, every 2 to 3 hours
B. 2 to 3 oz, or 60 to 90 mL, every 3 to 4 hours
C. 3 to 4 oz, or 90 to 118 mL, every 2 to 3 hours
D. 3 to 4 oz, or 90 to 118 mL, every 3 to 4 hours - Answer A. 2 to 3 oz, or 60 to 90 mL, every 2
to 3 hours
5. In infants, solid foods are best introduced no earlier than:
A. 1 to 3 months
B. 3 to 5 months
C. 4 to 6 months
D. 6 to 8 months - Answer C. 4 to 6 months
6. Nursing infants generally maximally receive about which percentage of the maternal dose of
a drug?
A. 1%
B. 3%
