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

Answer

Cluster feeding refers to multiple feedings bunched closely together, typically in the evening, and is normal newborn behavior that helps stimulate milk supply.

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

A common growth spurt occurs at approximately 2–3 weeks of age, during which infants may feed more frequently to increase milk supply.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Ankyloglossia restricts tongue mobility, which can impair the infant's ability to achieve an effective latch and extract milk efficiently.

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

Answer

On day 1, a term newborn's stomach capacity is only about 5–7 mL, which is consistent with the small volumes of colostrum produced.

Question 5

Physiologic jaundice in a breastfed newborn typically appears:

Accepted Answer

On days 2–4 of life

Answer

Physiologic jaundice typically appears on days 2–4 of life; jaundice within the first 24 hours is pathologic and requires immediate evaluation.

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CBS Newborn Behavior & Development 2