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WorksheetsNewborn Care Essentials
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the correct latch technique for breastfeeding?
The baby should be positioned sideways with a closed mouth.
Only the nipple should be in the baby's mouth.
The baby should be held away from the breast to latch.
The correct latch technique involves positioning the baby facing the breast, ensuring a wide mouth, and taking in a good portion of the areola.
How often should a newborn be bathed in the first month?
Every day
Once a week
Once a month
2-3 times a week
What is the proper way to clean the umbilical cord stump?
Cover the stump with a bandage at all times.
Apply alcohol to the stump regularly.
Soak the stump in water daily.
Gently clean with a damp cloth and keep dry.
What are the safe sleep practices for newborns?
Keep the crib filled with blankets and toys
Place the baby on their stomach to sleep
Use a soft mattress for comfort
Place the baby on their back to sleep, use a firm mattress, keep the crib free of soft bedding, ensure a smoke-free environment, and share a room without bed-sharing.
At what age should a newborn receive their first vaccination?
At 6 months old
At 2 months old
At 1 year old
Within the first 24 hours after birth
What are common signs that a newborn may be ill?
Persistent crying, difficulty feeding, lethargy, fever, difficulty breathing, changes in skin color.
Bright eyes
Increased appetite
Frequent yawning
How can you tell if a newborn is getting enough breast milk?
A newborn is getting enough breast milk if they have adequate weight gain, at least 6 wet diapers, and 3-4 stools daily.
The mother should feel pain while breastfeeding.
The newborn should cry frequently to indicate hunger.
The newborn should sleep for at least 12 hours a day.
What should you do if the umbilical cord stump becomes red or swollen?
Ignore the redness and swelling
Apply alcohol to the stump
Keep the stump covered with a bandage
Contact a healthcare professional if the umbilical cord stump becomes red or swollen.
What is the recommended sleeping position for a newborn?
On their back
On their side
In a crib with toys
On their stomach
What vaccinations are typically given in the first year of life?
Flu, Tdap, Meningococcal
Hepatitis B, DTaP, Hib, IPV, PCV, RV
MMR, Varicella, HPV
Zoster, Yellow Fever, Anthrax
