CLC EXAM TEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWESR (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2025/2026 Q&A |INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which hormone is primarily responsible for milk production?
A. Oxytocin
B. Prolactin
C. Estrogen
D. Progesterone
*Correct answer: B. Prolactin – Prolactin stimulates the alveolar cells in the breast
to produce milk.
2. The let-down reflex is triggered by which hormone?
A. Prolactin
B. Oxytocin
C. Cortisol
D. Insulin
*Correct answer: B. Oxytocin – Oxytocin causes the myoepithelial cells around
alveoli to contract, pushing milk into the ducts.
3. What is the recommended exclusive breastfeeding duration by WHO?
A. 3 months
B. 6 months
C. 12 months
D. 18 months
*Correct answer: B. 6 months – WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the
first 6 months of life for optimal growth and immunity.
4. Signs that a newborn is getting enough milk include:
A. At least 6 wet diapers per day
B. Consistent weight gain
C. Frequent fussiness
,D. Stool changes appropriate for age
*Correct answers: A, B, D – Adequate wet diapers, weight gain, and age-
appropriate stool indicate sufficient milk intake.
5. Common causes of sore nipples in breastfeeding include:
A. Poor latch
B. Thrush
C. Oversupply of milk
D. Engorgement
*Correct answers: A, B, D – Incorrect latch, fungal infections, and engorgement
can all lead to nipple pain.
6. How often should a newborn be breastfed in the first weeks?
A. Every 2–3 hours
B. Every 3–4 hours
C. Only at night
D. On demand
*Correct answers: A, D – Newborns typically feed every 2–3 hours, and feeding on
demand supports milk supply and infant growth.
7. What is the best position to reduce nipple trauma?
A. Football hold
B. Cradle hold
C. Side-lying
D. Laying the baby flat on the back
*Correct answers: A, B, C – Various positions can help achieve proper latch and
reduce nipple trauma; laying the baby flat on the back is not recommended.
8. Engorgement can be relieved by:
A. Warm compress before feeding
B. Cold compress after feeding
C. Frequent breastfeeding
D. Tight-fitting bra
*Correct answers: A, B, C – Warmth before feeding helps milk flow, cold afterward
reduces swelling, and frequent feeding prevents engorgement.
, 9. Mastitis is often caused by:
A. Bacterial infection
B. Milk stasis
C. Viral infection
D. Hormonal imbalance
*Correct answers: A, B – Blocked ducts leading to milk stasis can become infected
by bacteria, causing mastitis.
10. The ideal method to store expressed breast milk in the refrigerator is:
A. Room temperature for 24 hours
B. In a clean, labeled container
C. With added water for dilution
D. At the back of the fridge, not door
*Correct answers: B, D – Milk should be stored in clean containers, labeled with
date, and placed in the back of the fridge for consistent temperature.
11. Contraindications for breastfeeding include:
A. Infant with galactosemia
B. Mother with HIV (in some settings)
C. Maternal common cold
D. Maternal use of most vaccines
*Correct answers: A, B – Infants with galactosemia and HIV-positive mothers
(depending on setting) should avoid breastfeeding; common cold and most
vaccines are safe.
12. Cluster feeding refers to:
A. Feeding multiple infants simultaneously
B. Frequent feeding in a short period
C. Feeding only at night
D. Skipping feeds
*Correct answer: B – Cluster feeding is when a baby feeds more frequently over a
few hours, common during growth spurts.
13. Indicators of successful latch include:
A. Baby’s mouth wide open
ANSWESR (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2025/2026 Q&A |INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which hormone is primarily responsible for milk production?
A. Oxytocin
B. Prolactin
C. Estrogen
D. Progesterone
*Correct answer: B. Prolactin – Prolactin stimulates the alveolar cells in the breast
to produce milk.
2. The let-down reflex is triggered by which hormone?
A. Prolactin
B. Oxytocin
C. Cortisol
D. Insulin
*Correct answer: B. Oxytocin – Oxytocin causes the myoepithelial cells around
alveoli to contract, pushing milk into the ducts.
3. What is the recommended exclusive breastfeeding duration by WHO?
A. 3 months
B. 6 months
C. 12 months
D. 18 months
*Correct answer: B. 6 months – WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the
first 6 months of life for optimal growth and immunity.
4. Signs that a newborn is getting enough milk include:
A. At least 6 wet diapers per day
B. Consistent weight gain
C. Frequent fussiness
,D. Stool changes appropriate for age
*Correct answers: A, B, D – Adequate wet diapers, weight gain, and age-
appropriate stool indicate sufficient milk intake.
5. Common causes of sore nipples in breastfeeding include:
A. Poor latch
B. Thrush
C. Oversupply of milk
D. Engorgement
*Correct answers: A, B, D – Incorrect latch, fungal infections, and engorgement
can all lead to nipple pain.
6. How often should a newborn be breastfed in the first weeks?
A. Every 2–3 hours
B. Every 3–4 hours
C. Only at night
D. On demand
*Correct answers: A, D – Newborns typically feed every 2–3 hours, and feeding on
demand supports milk supply and infant growth.
7. What is the best position to reduce nipple trauma?
A. Football hold
B. Cradle hold
C. Side-lying
D. Laying the baby flat on the back
*Correct answers: A, B, C – Various positions can help achieve proper latch and
reduce nipple trauma; laying the baby flat on the back is not recommended.
8. Engorgement can be relieved by:
A. Warm compress before feeding
B. Cold compress after feeding
C. Frequent breastfeeding
D. Tight-fitting bra
*Correct answers: A, B, C – Warmth before feeding helps milk flow, cold afterward
reduces swelling, and frequent feeding prevents engorgement.
, 9. Mastitis is often caused by:
A. Bacterial infection
B. Milk stasis
C. Viral infection
D. Hormonal imbalance
*Correct answers: A, B – Blocked ducts leading to milk stasis can become infected
by bacteria, causing mastitis.
10. The ideal method to store expressed breast milk in the refrigerator is:
A. Room temperature for 24 hours
B. In a clean, labeled container
C. With added water for dilution
D. At the back of the fridge, not door
*Correct answers: B, D – Milk should be stored in clean containers, labeled with
date, and placed in the back of the fridge for consistent temperature.
11. Contraindications for breastfeeding include:
A. Infant with galactosemia
B. Mother with HIV (in some settings)
C. Maternal common cold
D. Maternal use of most vaccines
*Correct answers: A, B – Infants with galactosemia and HIV-positive mothers
(depending on setting) should avoid breastfeeding; common cold and most
vaccines are safe.
12. Cluster feeding refers to:
A. Feeding multiple infants simultaneously
B. Frequent feeding in a short period
C. Feeding only at night
D. Skipping feeds
*Correct answer: B – Cluster feeding is when a baby feeds more frequently over a
few hours, common during growth spurts.
13. Indicators of successful latch include:
A. Baby’s mouth wide open
