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Feeding Infants

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1.  Which of the following foods do infants need during the first few months of life?
  1. breast milk or formula
  2. juice
  3. cereal
  4. all of the above
2.  Which of the following are benefits of breastfeeding for infants?
  1. Helps fight infection
  2. Promotes digestion
  3. Bacteria-free
  4. All the above
3.  How long can expressed breast milk be safely stored in the refrigerator?
  1. Up to 2 days
  2. Up to 4 days
  3. Up to one week
  4. Up to one month
4.  How long can expressed breast milk be safely stored in a deep freezer?
  1. Up to one week
  2. Up to one month
  3. Up to six months
  4. Up to one year
5.  After thawing, previous frozen breast milk must be used within what time?
  1. Within 12 hours
  2. Within 24 hours
  3. Within 2 days
  4. Within 4 days
6.  When should infants be fed?
  1. Every 3 hours around the clock
  2. On schedule when other infants are fed
  3. On schedule that meets the parents' convenience
  4. On demand, when infant shows signs of hunger
7.  Why is honey unsafe for infants?
  1. It can cause tooth decay
  2. It can contain spores that cause deadly botulism
  3. It spoils their appetite for other foods
  4. It sticks to their tongue
8.  What should you do if an infant is given the wrong bottle with breast milk?
  1. Contact the parent immediately
  2. Watch for signs of allergic reaction or distress
  3. Recommend the parent contact the child's doctor
  4. All the above
9.  At what age can children begin drinking cow's milk?
  1. 6 months
  2. 9 months
  3. 12 months
  4. 2 years
10.  What are signs that an infant is hungry?
  1. sucking on his fist
  2. rooting actions
  3. spitting out a pacifier and crying
  4. all of the above

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