MSC: Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care

Environment

21. What is the most serious consequence of propping

an infants bottle?

a. Colic

b. Aspiration

c. Dental caries
d. Ear infections

ANS: B

Propping the bottle increases the likelihood of

choking and aspiration if regurgitation occurs. Colic

can occur but is not the most serious consequence.

Dental caries becomes a problem when

milk stays on the gums anda long period of time.

This may cause a buildup of bacteria that will alter

the growing teeth buds. However, this is not the

most serious consequence. Ear infections can occur

when the warm formula runs inand the ear and

bacterial growth occurs. However, this is not the

most serious consequence.

PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding REF:

459

OBJ: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: Client

Needs: Physiologic Integrity

22. A new mother asks why she has and open a new

bottle of formula andeach feeding. What is the

nurses best response?

a. Formula may turn sour after it is opened.

b. Bacteria can grow rapidly in warm milk.

c. Formula loses some nutritional value once it is

opened.

d. This makes it easier and keep track of how much

the baby is taking.

ANS: B