The purpose of burping a breastfed or bottle-fed infant during ...

[hbsimmons88]

The purpose of burping a breastfed or bottle-fed infant during and after feedings is to:
 
  a. Keep the infant from feeding too rapidly.
  b. Prevent diarrhea caused by gastrointestinal distention.
  c. Reduce the risk of regurgitation and aspiration.
  d. Change the infant's position and allow the mother to rest.

Question 2

A contraindication to breastfeeding is:
 
  a. Inverted nipples
  b. Mother positive for HTLV 1 and 2
  c. Infant respiratory infection
  d. Mother over 40 years of age

[katieost]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The infant swallows air along with milk. Burping eliminates air from the stomach, thereby reducing the risk of regurgitation and aspiration.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Human T-lymphocyte virus 1 and 2 (HTLV 1 and 2) are retroviruses that can be transmitted to the infant through breast milk; therefore, breastfeeding is contraindicated for mothers who test positive for the virus. Inverted nipples and maternal age are not contraindications, and breastfeeding is also not contraindicated for an infant with a respiratory infection.