CLC Practice Exam #2 Questions W/Complete Solutions

CLC Practice Exam #2 Questions W/Complete Solutions For more @ A useful definition of colic is: a) Any prolonged crying with no discernible reason b) Occurs before 3 months, lasts at least 3 hours/day, 3 times a week c) Crying that occurs despite the baby being full and dry d) Hard crying that can be soothed by breastfeeding - Correct answer -b) Occurs before 3 months, lasts at least 3 hours/day, 3 times a week Which of the following has been shown to have a negative effect on the milk production of a mother who is pumping long -term for her preterm infant? a) N pumping for 5 hours at night b) Length of time infant stays in the hospital c) Severity of the infant's condition d) Storage capacity of the mother's breast - Correct answer -b) Length of time infant stays in the hospital In comparison to mature milk, weaning milk: a) Has a decreased amoun t of lactose b) Has a decreased amount of fat c) Has a decreased amount of iron d) Has a decreased amount of lactoferrin - Correct answer -a) Has a decreased amount of lactose You are encouraging your employer to consider developing a lactation station at your place of employment. Which of the following is the most important when considering what mothers need in order to take advantage of this perk? a) An area where they can store milk and wash pump parts b) A private, comfortable area for them to utilize c) A hospit al grade pump for the mothers to use d) A supportive environment and time to pump - Correct answer -d) A supportive environment and time to pump In asking first time mothers to describe their breastfeeding experiences which of the following statements did they include? a) Their partners were described as "necessary" to their experience b) Exclusive breastfeeding was considered "essential" c) Mothers said they just couldn't believe their HCP's reassurance about their milk supply d) It was difficult to understand their baby's cues - Correct answer -d) It was difficult to understand their baby's cues The most common reason for African American wo men choosing to not breastfeed has been cited as: a) Having to nurse in public b) Concerns about substance use c) Lack of support for breastfeeding d) Fear of pain - Correct answer -c) Lack of support for breastfeeding What is considered to be one of the two greatest barriers to mothers consenting to the use of donor milk in the NICU in a developed country? a) Mother didn't want to use another person's milk b) Mother has an education level equal to or less than high school graduate c) Mother is married d) Mother delivered by cesarean section - Correct answer -c) Mother is married (and mothers of color) The mother's diet during lactation can affect which of the following levels in human milk? a) Lactose b) Magnesium c) Vitamin C d) Fat - Correct answer -c) Vitamin C (water -soluble vitamins) The current recommendation about breastfeeding for women who are posi tive for hepatitis B is: a) Breastfeed within the first hour after delivery b) Breastfeed as soon as baby has received HBV and HBIG c) Pump and dump until the baby has received the second injection of immunoglobulin d) Advise mother to formula feed to protect her infant from hepatitis B - Correct answer - a) Breastfeed within the first hour after delivery Which infant is NOT considered at high risk for hypoglycemia? a) Smaller of discordant twins b) Infant with mid -line defect c) Baby who is a complete breech d) Infant of a diabetic mother - Correct answer -c) Baby who is a complete breech Which of the following components in the milk of a mother of a preterm baby is higher than in the milk of a mother of a full -term infant? a) Calories