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Breastfeeding MCQs with Answers

Maternity & Newborn › Newborn & Neonatal Care · 137 questions on this topic in NurseRank, 2 free to practise now.

Practise Breastfeeding for NORCET, RRB, ESIC, CHO and state nursing officer exams. Read the 2 sample questions below, tap Show answer and explanation to check yourself, then open the full topic practice.

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Sample Breastfeeding questions

Q1. A mother who is breastfeeding asks about storage of expressed milk. Which instruction is correct?

  1. Refreeze thawed milk
  2. Freshly expressed milk can be refrigerated for up to about 4 days
  3. Milk can be left at room temperature for 2 days
  4. Thaw frozen milk in the microwave
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Answer: B. Freshly expressed milk can be refrigerated for up to about 4 days

Refrigerated milk is best used within about 4 days; microwaves create hot spots and thawed milk is not refrozen.

Q2. After instructing a primiparous patient who is breastfeeding on how to prevent nipple soreness during feedings, the nurse determines that the patient needs further instruction when they make which comment?

  1. "I should air-dry my breasts and nipples for 10 to 15 minutes after the feeding."
  2. "I should position the baby the same way for each feeding."
  3. "I shouldn't use a hand breast pump if my nipples get sore."
  4. "I should make sure the baby grasps the entire areola and nipple."
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Answer: B. "I should position the baby the same way for each feeding."

The parent needs further instruction when they say, "I should position the baby the same way for each feeding." This can contribute to sore nipples. The position should vary for each feeding to prevent repeated pressure on the same area each time. Grasping the entire areola and nipple will help decrease nipple soreness. Air- drying the breasts and not using a hand pump will also help decrease nipple soreness.

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Are these Breastfeeding questions free?

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Which exams do these Breastfeeding MCQs help with?

They are useful for AIIMS NORCET, RRB, ESIC, CHO, DSSSB and state staff nurse or nursing officer exams, and for NCLEX-style practice.

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