Low Risk Neonatal Nurse Exam Low Risk Neonatal Nurse Exam Newborn Nutrition & Breastfeeding Support 2

Question 1

A mother asks how to store expressed breast milk at room temperature. What is the correct nurse response?

Accepted Answer

Up to 4 hours at room temperature (≤77°F)

Answer

Freshly expressed breast milk can safely remain at room temperature up to 77°F for up to 4 hours.

Question 2

Which reflex, when elicited, confirms an infant is ready to feed?

Accepted Answer

Rooting reflex

Answer

The rooting reflex causes the newborn to turn toward a stimulus at the cheek, signaling readiness to latch and feed.

Question 3

A breastfeeding mother reports cracked, bleeding nipples. Which intervention is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Assess and correct latch technique; apply expressed breast milk to nipples

Answer

Correcting latch is the primary intervention for nipple trauma; expressed breast milk promotes healing due to its antimicrobial properties.

Question 4

What is the caloric content of standard term infant formula?

Accepted Answer

20 kcal/oz

Answer

Standard term infant formula provides 20 kcal/oz, mimicking the approximate caloric density of mature breast milk.

Question 5

Which sign indicates effective milk transfer during breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Audible swallowing heard after initial rapid sucking bursts

Answer

Audible swallowing after the initial fast suck bursts confirms that the infant is transferring milk effectively.

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