Chapter 25 Newborn Nutrition and Feeding

Chapter 25  Newborn Nutrition and Feeding

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. A new mother recalls from prenatal class that she should try to feed her newborn daughter when she exhibits feeding readiness cues rather than waiting until the baby is frantically crying. Which feeding cue would indicate that the baby is ready to eat?
a.
Waves her arms in the air
b.
Makes sucking motions
c.
Has the hiccups
d.
Stretches out her legs straight

ANS: B
Sucking motions, rooting, mouthing, and hand-to-mouth motions are examples of feeding readiness cues. Waving her arms in the air, having the hiccups, and stretching out her extremities are not typical feeding readiness cues.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand REF: p. 609 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance

2. A pregnant woman wants to breastfeed her infant; however, her husband is not convinced that there are any scientific reasons to do so. The nurse can give the couple printed information comparing breastfeeding and bottle feeding. Which statement regarding bottle feeding using commercially prepared infant formulas might influence their choice?
a.
Bottle feeding using a commercially prepared formula increases the risk that the infant will develop allergies.
b.
Bottle feeding helps the infant sleep through the night.
c.
Commercially prepared formula ensures that the infant is getting iron in a form that is easily absorbed.
d.
Bottle feeding requires that multivitamin supplements be given to the infant.

ANS: A
Exposure to cow’s milk poses a risk of developing allergies, eczema, and asthma. Newborns should be fed during the night, regardless of the feeding method. Iron is better absorbed from breast milk than from formula. Commercial formulas are designed to meet the nutritional needs of the infant and to resemble breast milk. No supplements are necessary.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply REF: p. 602 TOP: Nursing Process: Diagnosis
MSC: Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity, Basic Care and Comfort

3. A postpartum woman telephones the provider regarding her 5-day-old infant. The client is not scheduled for another weight check until the infant is 14 days old. The new mother is worried about whether breastfeeding is going well. Which statement indicates that breastfeeding is effective for meeting the infant’s nutritional needs?
a.
Sleeps for 6 hours at a time between feedings
b.
Has at least one breast milk stool every 24 hours
c.
Gains 1 to 2 ounces per week
d.
Has at least six to eight wet diapers per day

ANS: D
After day 4, when the mother’s milk comes in, the infant should have six to eight wet diapers every 24 hours. Typically, infants sleep 2 to 4 hours between feedings, depending on whether they are being fed on a 2- to 3-hour schedule or cluster-fed. The infant’s sleep pattern is not an indication whether the infant is breastfeeding well. The infant should have a minimum of three bowel movements in a 24-hour period. Breastfed infants typically gain 15 to 30 g/day.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand REF: pp. 613-614 TOP: Nursing Process: Evaluation
MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance

4. A primiparous woman is delighted with her newborn son and wants to begin breastfeeding as soon as possible. How should the client be instructed to position the infant to facilitate correct latch-on?
a.
The infant should be positioned with his or her arms folded together over the chest.
b.
The infant should be curled up in a fetal position.
c.
The woman should cup the infant’s head in her hand.
d.
The infant’s head and body should be in alignment with the mother.

ANS: D
The infant’s head and body should be in correct alignment with the mother and the breast during latch-on and feeding. The infant should be facing the mother with his arms hugging the breast. The baby’s body should be held in correct alignment (i.e., ears, shoulder, and hips in a straight line) during feedings. The mother should support the baby’s neck and shoulders with her hand and not push on the occiput.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply REF: p. 610
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance

5. A breastfeeding woman develops engorged breasts at 3 days postpartum. What action will help this client achieve her goal of reducing the engorgement?
a.
Skip feedings to enable her sore breasts to rest.
b.
Avoid using a breast pump.
c.
Breastfeed her infant every 2 hours.
d.
Reduce her fluid intake for 24 hours.

ANS: C
The mother should be instructed to attempt feeding her infant every 2 hours while massaging the breasts as the infant is feeding. Skipping feedings may cause further swelling and discomfort. If the infant does not adequately feed and empty the breast, then the mother may pump to extract the milk and relieve some of the discomfort. Dehydration further irritates swollen breast tissue.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand REF: p. 623
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity