CBS Newborn Behavior & Development 2

Question 1

Cluster feeding in newborns is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

Multiple feedings spaced very close together over a period of hours

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Feeding only during daytime hours to establish a schedule

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Feeding every 4 hours on a strict schedule

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Refusing the breast for several hours followed by one long feeding

Question 2

At approximately what age do infants typically experience their first major growth spurt that may lead to increased feeding frequency?

Accepted Answer

2–3 weeks

Answer

1–2 days

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7–10 days

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6–8 weeks

Question 3

Ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) may affect breastfeeding primarily by:

Accepted Answer

Restricting tongue movement and impairing the infant's ability to latch effectively

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Causing excessive milk production in the mother

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Increasing the infant's risk of respiratory infection

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Causing the infant to sleep excessively after feedings

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the stomach capacity of a healthy term newborn on day 1 of life?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 5–7 mL

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Approximately 20–30 mL

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Approximately 45–60 mL

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Approximately 1–2 mL

Question 5

Physiologic jaundice in a breastfed newborn typically appears:

Accepted Answer

On days 2–4 of life

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Within the first 24 hours of life

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At 2 weeks of age

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Only in formula-fed infants

Question 6

The WHO and AAP recommend introduction of complementary (solid) foods at approximately what age for healthy term infants?

Accepted Answer

Around 6 months

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Around 3 months

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Around 4 months

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Around 9 months

Question 7

Which behavioral state is most conducive to successful breastfeeding in a newborn?

Accepted Answer

Quiet alert state

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Deep sleep

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Active sleep (REM)

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Crying state