Care Of Infants

Question 1

Washing of infant with soap and water

Answer 1

Infant’s
Bath

Question 2

OBJECTIVES

Answer 2

✓ To clean and refresh the infant.
✓ To stimulate circulation.
✓ To promote comfort
✓ To develop sense of security
✓ To remove secretion and excretions
✓ To allow inspection of the body and skin breakdown

Question 3

Prolonged exposure of the body can
cause rapid cooling because infant’s
temperature control mechanism is
immature

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The infant’s skin is thin and sensitive
that requires gentle handling. Soap and other substances applied to the skin should not be harsh or abrasive

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Is cleaning the umbilical cord using
sterile water (refined/ 70% alcohol
optional)

Answer 5

Umbilical cord care

Question 6

Objective

Answer 6

✓ To promote drying and healing of
the cord.
✓ To prevent infection
✓ To provide comfort
✓ To prevent foul odor

Question 7

Is the best way in providing ideal food for a healthy growth and development of babies

Answer 7

Breastfeeding

Question 8

Is supplying nourishment to an
infant through feeding bottle

Answer 8

Bottle Feeding

Question 9

To supply infant’s nourishment and
fluid to meet the baby’s total
needs

Answer 9

Bottle Feeding