Deck 4: Feeding Infants

Question 1

The following statements regarding the benefit of breastfeeding is true EXCEPT:

A)Breastfeeding supports cognitive development.
B)Breastfeeding infants reduces infants' likelihood of getting ear infections.
C)Breastfeeding infants reinforces the emotional bond between mother and infant.
D)Breastfeeding can protect a child against HIV.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Introducing solid foods too early can lead to all of the following EXCEPT:

A)Increased cognition.
B)Allergies.
C)Increased risk of choking.
D)Eczema.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Breast milk supplies sufficient iron for the infant until roughly ________ months of age.

A)4
B)5
C)6
D)7

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Infants should never be put to bed with a bottle because of all the following EXCEPT:

A)Increased risk of dental caries.
B)Increased risk for earaches.
C)Increased risk for choking.
D)Increased risk for allergies.

Question 5

An effective way for a child care provider to support a breastfeeding mother is by informing her of the practices at the child care setting is to:

A)Send a flier home with the mother about the benefits of breastfeeding.
B)Share the child care setting's breastfeeding policy.
C)Direct the mother to community breastfeeding support groups.
D)Arrange an appointment for the mother with a lactation consultant.

Question 6

By the end of the first year,infants have increased their weight by approximately:

A)100%
B)150%
C)200%
D)250%

Question 7

Complementary foods are defined as:

A)Any food offered to infants to replace breast milk or formula.
B)Any food offered to infants after one year of age.
C)Any food offered to infants in addition to breast milk or formula.
D)Any food offered to infants to replace cow's milk.

Question 8

Foods such as whole grapes,hot dogs,hard candy etc.should not be given due to the risk of:

A)Allergies.
B)Choking.
C)Obesity.
D)Intolerance.

Question 9

The main reason single ingredient foods should be initially introduced to an infant is to:

A)Determine if the infant is gaining weight appropriately.
B)Determine if the infant doesn't like a food.
C)Determine if the infant has an allergic reaction to the food.
D)Determine if the infant prefers the food over breast milk or formula.

Question 10

Formula prepared with too much water can lead to:

A)Excess caloric intake.
B)Excess vitamin and mineral intake.
C)Dehydration.
D)Poor growth.

Question 11

The first milk produced by the nursing mom is colostrum that is:

A)High in antibodies.
B)Low in calories.
C)Low in vitamin A.
D)High in Vitamin D.

Question 12

Which statement is used by the text to define the term feeding relationship?

A)A relationship between two infants at an eating occasion.
B)A relationship between two caregivers at an eating occasion.
C)A relationship between the infant and a toddler at an eating occasion.
D)A relationship between the infant and caregiver at an eating occasion.

Question 13

Within the first year of life,infants need ONLY breastmilk or formula for:

A)4-6 months.
B)5-7 months.
C)6-8 months.
D)7-9 months.

Question 14

Oral hypersensitivity is defined as:

A)A developmental delay that can result in weak oral muscles and tongue movement.
B)A developmental delay that can result in strong oral muscles and tongue movement.
C)An oral motor condition in which infants have less feeling in the mouth.
D)An oral motor condition in which infants are overly aware of foods placed in or near their mouths.

Question 15

A caregiver who waits too long to feed a child will increase the infant's likelihood of:

A)Gulping air.
B)Sleeping through the feeding.
C)hunger and fullness regulation.
D)Consuming less volume of food.

Question 16

In general,breast-red newborns tend to eat every ________ hours or about ________ times per day for the first six weeks of life.

A)2-4;8-12
B)1.5-3;4-8
C)1.5-3;8-12
D)2-4;4-8

Question 17

Inappropriate feeding practices include all of the following EXCEPT:

A)Encouraging children to finish a bottle.
B)Offer AAP approved formula in place of breast milk.
C)Adding cereal to the breast milk or formula.
D)Adding honey to the breast milk or formula.

Question 18

The BEST time a child care provider can have conversations with a mother who intends to breastfeed their child who attends or will be attending their child care setting is:

A)Before the baby is enrolled.
B)Immediately after the baby is born.
C)The first day the mother brings the child to the child care setting.
D)After the child has attended the child care setting for a few weeks.

Question 19

To best support infants' hunger and fullness cues,they should be fed:

A)On demand.
B)A specific amount of food.
C)Only breast milk from a bottle.
D)Only breast milk from the breast.

Question 20

When the infant arrives at the child care setting,the breast milk should be stored:

A)At room temperature until the infant is ready for a feeding.
B)In the freezer immediately until the infant is ready for a feeding.
C)In the refrigerator immediately until the infant is ready for a feeding.
D)In a bowl of hot water immediately until the infant is ready for a feeding.

Question 21

Infant botulism occurs when children are given cereal in their formula.

Question 22

Many cultures celebrate the introduction of solid foods to a baby.

Question 23

Breast milk contains the perfect combination of nutrients to support optimal growth and development.

Question 24

Holding,talking,and smiling at babies while they eat helps babies learn.

Question 25

A cleft palate is generally not problematic for babies because they can generally still suck and swallow.

Question 26

The feeding relationship has little to do with an infant's growth and development.

Question 27

Teachers should make efforts to understand different cultural feeding practices.

Question 28

Teachers need to share information with parents,but parents have little information that is helpful to the teacher.

Question 29

Breast-milk takes longer to digest than formula,so babies do not get hungry as often.

Question 30

Fortified cereal and meats are iron-rich foods.

Question 31

Adding cereal to a baby's bottle will help the baby sleep better at night.

Question 32

Research suggests that breast-fed infants perform better on IQ tests.