RN Exam Practice
Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 2121 of 2368

Which statement by a parent of a formula-fed infant shows a need for more teaching?

  1. "I will warm the bottle in a container of hot water."
  2. "I will hold the bottle during feedings."
  3. "I will warm the bottle in the microwave."
  4. "I will follow the manufacturer's instructions for mixing."
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Correct answer: "I will warm the bottle in the microwave."

Microwaving creates hotspots that can burn the infant's mouth. Bottles are warmed in hot water instead.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Nursing Care for Infancy Through Adolescence: INFANT NUTRITION. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026