CLC EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) / ALPP
CLC EXAM STUDY GUIDE UPDATED VERSION
ACTUAL EXAM /ALREADY GRADED A+
(T/F): Messages from the breast travel through the nervous system to the brain.
Then hormones travel to the breast through the blood stream. - ANSWER-True
From more recent research we now know that there are ___ nipple pores
functioning per feeding.
o 3-5
o 9-27
o1
o 15-29 - ANSWER-3-5
The pituitary gland is important to:
o Oxytocin only
o Prolactin and oxytocin
o Prolactin only
o None of the lactation hormones - ANSWER-Prolactin and oxytocin
(T/F): Only new mothers have prolactin. - ANSWER-false
(T/F): As frequency of feeding decreases, prolactin levels decrease. - ANSWER-
true
(T/F): Oxytocin is released only by nipple stretching. - ANSWER-false
What is?
- Influenced by nipple stretching among other stimuli
- Temporarily affected by stress - adrenalin - ANSWER-oxytocin
What is?
- Dependent on nipple stimulation
,- Not decreased by stress - ANSWER-prolactin
(T/F): Mammal milk is the same for every species. - ANSWER-false
Mammal species with higher water content:
o Feed less frequently
o Do not have good milk
o Feed more frequently
o Only need to feed during the day - ANSWER-Feed more frequently
(T/F): Deer milk has more protein than goat milk. - ANSWER-true
(T/F): Human milk is higher in fat than dog milk. - ANSWER-false
_________ is one of the highest in lactose of all mammal milks, high in water, low
in protein and fat - a very dilute mammal milk - ANSWER-human milk
(T/F): Colostrum is made under the influence of pregnancy. - ANSWER-true
(T/F): Prolactin from frequent nipple stimulation and frequency of milk removal
triggers lactogenesis 2. - ANSWER-false
In general, preterm milk appears to be higher in ____ than mature milk.
o Oxytocin
o Volume
o Protein, fat, and electrolytes
o Water and prolactin - ANSWER-protein, fat, and electrolytes
(T/F): Working mothers should be sure to pump an ever-increasing volume of milk
to meet the nutritional needs of a growing child. - ANSWER-False
Does breastmilk composition change as a baby gets older? - ANSWER-yes - fat
content increases which increases the calories w/out increasing the amount of
volume
(T/F): According to research, it turns out that hind milk always is the highest fat
milk. - ANSWER-false
,(T/F): Faster milk removal is associated with increased fat content. - ANSWER-
true
(T/F): The gut pH for the breastfed baby gut is more basic than of the gut of a
formula fed baby. - ANSWER-false
(T/F): There is a higher iron content in breastmilk than formula. - ANSWER-false
(T/F): Prostaglandins are an example of something that stimulate growth and
development of the gastrointestinal tract and gastrointestinal motility. - ANSWER-
true
(T/F): Secretory IGA is a component of infant formula only. - ANSWER-false
(T/F): Suckling is something that decreases gastrin and increases somatostatin. -
ANSWER-false
(T/F): A species own milk decreases somatostatin. - ANSWER-true
(T/F): Babies lose more weight in the first post-partum days if there is labor prior
to a cesarean. - ANSWER-false
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, all breastfeeding newborn
infants should be seen in the pediatric office by ______ days of age.
o After 14
o 3 to 5
o 1 to 2
o 5 to 7 - ANSWER-3 to 5
Undernourished mothers make less milk than nourished mothers. - ANSWER-false
Drinking more water increases the milk supply of breastfeeding mothers. -
ANSWER-false
A mother with a 32 A cup bra size will not make as much milk as a mother with a
C cup size. - ANSWER-false
, A staff member is fond of telling mothers how expensive it is to formula feed and
how inexpensive it is to breastfeed. What is she doing when she talks to mothers
on this topic?
o Prolonging breastfeeding
o Promoting breastfeeding
o Protecting breastfeeding
o Supporting breastfeeding - ANSWER-promoting breastfeeding
Who currently collects the most comprehensive breastfeeding statistics in the US?
o The United States Breastfeeding Committee
o Ross Laboratories
o The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
o The US Department of Agriculture (WIC) - ANSWER-The Centers for Disease
Control (CDC)
Which of the following statements about prolactin is TRUE?
o Prolactin is a great laxative.
o Prolactin causes milk to be released.
o Prolactin causes milk to be made.
o Prolactin is produced in the renal gland. - ANSWER-Prolactin causes milk to be
made.
Which of the following mechanisms causes oxytocin to be released?
o Complete delivery of the placenta
o Elevated levels of gastrointestinal hormones
o Frequent feeding and milk removal
o Nipple stretching with appropriate latch on - ANSWER-Nipple stretching with
appropriate latch on
Lactogenesis II requires which of the following to succeed?
o Frequent milk removal and nipple stimulation
o Adequate rest and alternating starting breast at each feed.
o Adequate protein and carbohydrates for the mother.
o Adequate maternal hydration and lack of maternal stress. - ANSWER-Frequent
milk removal and nipple stimulation
COMPLETE WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) / ALPP
CLC EXAM STUDY GUIDE UPDATED VERSION
ACTUAL EXAM /ALREADY GRADED A+
(T/F): Messages from the breast travel through the nervous system to the brain.
Then hormones travel to the breast through the blood stream. - ANSWER-True
From more recent research we now know that there are ___ nipple pores
functioning per feeding.
o 3-5
o 9-27
o1
o 15-29 - ANSWER-3-5
The pituitary gland is important to:
o Oxytocin only
o Prolactin and oxytocin
o Prolactin only
o None of the lactation hormones - ANSWER-Prolactin and oxytocin
(T/F): Only new mothers have prolactin. - ANSWER-false
(T/F): As frequency of feeding decreases, prolactin levels decrease. - ANSWER-
true
(T/F): Oxytocin is released only by nipple stretching. - ANSWER-false
What is?
- Influenced by nipple stretching among other stimuli
- Temporarily affected by stress - adrenalin - ANSWER-oxytocin
What is?
- Dependent on nipple stimulation
,- Not decreased by stress - ANSWER-prolactin
(T/F): Mammal milk is the same for every species. - ANSWER-false
Mammal species with higher water content:
o Feed less frequently
o Do not have good milk
o Feed more frequently
o Only need to feed during the day - ANSWER-Feed more frequently
(T/F): Deer milk has more protein than goat milk. - ANSWER-true
(T/F): Human milk is higher in fat than dog milk. - ANSWER-false
_________ is one of the highest in lactose of all mammal milks, high in water, low
in protein and fat - a very dilute mammal milk - ANSWER-human milk
(T/F): Colostrum is made under the influence of pregnancy. - ANSWER-true
(T/F): Prolactin from frequent nipple stimulation and frequency of milk removal
triggers lactogenesis 2. - ANSWER-false
In general, preterm milk appears to be higher in ____ than mature milk.
o Oxytocin
o Volume
o Protein, fat, and electrolytes
o Water and prolactin - ANSWER-protein, fat, and electrolytes
(T/F): Working mothers should be sure to pump an ever-increasing volume of milk
to meet the nutritional needs of a growing child. - ANSWER-False
Does breastmilk composition change as a baby gets older? - ANSWER-yes - fat
content increases which increases the calories w/out increasing the amount of
volume
(T/F): According to research, it turns out that hind milk always is the highest fat
milk. - ANSWER-false
,(T/F): Faster milk removal is associated with increased fat content. - ANSWER-
true
(T/F): The gut pH for the breastfed baby gut is more basic than of the gut of a
formula fed baby. - ANSWER-false
(T/F): There is a higher iron content in breastmilk than formula. - ANSWER-false
(T/F): Prostaglandins are an example of something that stimulate growth and
development of the gastrointestinal tract and gastrointestinal motility. - ANSWER-
true
(T/F): Secretory IGA is a component of infant formula only. - ANSWER-false
(T/F): Suckling is something that decreases gastrin and increases somatostatin. -
ANSWER-false
(T/F): A species own milk decreases somatostatin. - ANSWER-true
(T/F): Babies lose more weight in the first post-partum days if there is labor prior
to a cesarean. - ANSWER-false
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, all breastfeeding newborn
infants should be seen in the pediatric office by ______ days of age.
o After 14
o 3 to 5
o 1 to 2
o 5 to 7 - ANSWER-3 to 5
Undernourished mothers make less milk than nourished mothers. - ANSWER-false
Drinking more water increases the milk supply of breastfeeding mothers. -
ANSWER-false
A mother with a 32 A cup bra size will not make as much milk as a mother with a
C cup size. - ANSWER-false
, A staff member is fond of telling mothers how expensive it is to formula feed and
how inexpensive it is to breastfeed. What is she doing when she talks to mothers
on this topic?
o Prolonging breastfeeding
o Promoting breastfeeding
o Protecting breastfeeding
o Supporting breastfeeding - ANSWER-promoting breastfeeding
Who currently collects the most comprehensive breastfeeding statistics in the US?
o The United States Breastfeeding Committee
o Ross Laboratories
o The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
o The US Department of Agriculture (WIC) - ANSWER-The Centers for Disease
Control (CDC)
Which of the following statements about prolactin is TRUE?
o Prolactin is a great laxative.
o Prolactin causes milk to be released.
o Prolactin causes milk to be made.
o Prolactin is produced in the renal gland. - ANSWER-Prolactin causes milk to be
made.
Which of the following mechanisms causes oxytocin to be released?
o Complete delivery of the placenta
o Elevated levels of gastrointestinal hormones
o Frequent feeding and milk removal
o Nipple stretching with appropriate latch on - ANSWER-Nipple stretching with
appropriate latch on
Lactogenesis II requires which of the following to succeed?
o Frequent milk removal and nipple stimulation
o Adequate rest and alternating starting breast at each feed.
o Adequate protein and carbohydrates for the mother.
o Adequate maternal hydration and lack of maternal stress. - ANSWER-Frequent
milk removal and nipple stimulation
