CSP Breastfeeding & Infant Feeding Practices 3

Question 1

Current guidelines recommend introducing solid (complementary) foods at approximately what age for healthy term infants?

Accepted Answer

Around 6 months

Answer

3–4 months

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4–5 months

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7–8 months

Question 2

According to current AAP guidance on early allergen introduction, which statement is MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

Early introduction of peanut products at 4–6 months may reduce peanut allergy risk in high-risk infants

Answer

Allergenic foods should be avoided until 12 months to prevent sensitization

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Only low-allergen foods should be introduced in the first year

Answer

Allergenic foods should be introduced one at a time with a 2-week waiting period each

Question 3

Human milk fortifier (HMF) is added to expressed breast milk primarily for which patient population?

Accepted Answer

Very low birth weight (VLBW) preterm infants

Answer

Term infants with poor weight gain

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Infants with cow's milk protein allergy

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Infants with congenital heart disease

Question 4

Responsive feeding (also called cue-based or on-demand feeding) is important in infancy primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Supports the development of healthy hunger and satiety regulation

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Ensures infants consume a set volume at each feeding

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Prevents overfeeding by establishing a strict schedule

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Reduces the risk of colic and gas

Question 5

Which of the following maternal medications is generally considered COMPATIBLE with breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Ibuprofen

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Methotrexate

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Amiodarone

Answer

Lithium

Question 6

Breast milk jaundice, distinct from breastfeeding jaundice, typically occurs at what time and is associated with which mechanism?

Accepted Answer

After day 5–7, peaking at 2 weeks; associated with substances in mature milk that inhibit bilirubin conjugation

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Days 1–3; related to insufficient milk intake and dehydration

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Days 2–5; related to ABO incompatibility

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Day 1; related to maternal Rh incompatibility

Question 7

When providing anticipatory guidance about introducing cup drinking, at what age is it generally recommended to begin transitioning infants from bottles toward open or straw cups?

Accepted Answer

Around 12 months

Answer

3–4 months

Answer

6 months

Answer

18–24 months