CLC EXAM 132 QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (100 %SCORE) LATEST
UPDATED 2025/2026 COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS A+ GRADED ANSWERS |
WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS.
What's our goal with GI hormones? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- increase
gastrin/CCK
decrease somatostatin
What increases gastrin / CCK production? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- suckling
species' own milk
wellness / touch
What influences Mom's GI hormones? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Baby
suckling and skin contact
Can pregnancy influence a women's risk for DMII? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
Yes
BF can negate this
Childbearing women who do not bf have a 50% increased risk of DMII later in life
Weight loss in the neonate - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Some from diuresis
Other from feeding issues
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,At what percentage would we become concerned with weight loss? - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- >7% from birth weight
Further weight loss after day 5
Not back to birth weight by week 2
How many ounces per day should a newborn be gaining in the early months? -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- + 1 oz per day
Do bf babies gain slower than formula fed babies in months 6-12? - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- Yes
Factors that cause babies to lose more weight in the first postpartum days -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Labor meds are used
Intrapartum fluids have been given
No labor prior to c/s
Common Myths of Milk Supply - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Breast size
correlates with production
Not getting enough hydration
Exercising too much / not getting enough rest
stress (may instead alter behavior i.e. not putting baby to breast as much)
How many extra calories per day do women need during lactation? - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- +500 kcal
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, How do we ensure adequate milk supply? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Universal
understanding of how bf works
Early initiation and adequate feeds (10-12x)
Appropriate bf assessment
Early bf support
Appropriate follow ups postpartum
Factors that effect feeding frequency - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- breast storage
capacity varies
babies have a range of skill in latching + transferring milk
(the more opportunity to feed = more practice and skill)
Caloric deprived babies = sleepy and apathetic feeders
Baby's stomach capacity
Breastmilk is easily digested so there needs to be more frequent feeding
#1 Feeding Cue - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- REM sleep
Feeding cues - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- hands to mouth
smack lips
extending tongue
rooting
flexing legs/arms
How much would it cost to scale up BF efforts to prevent diarrheal illness -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- 6 billion a year worldwide
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ANSWERS (100 %SCORE) LATEST
UPDATED 2025/2026 COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS A+ GRADED ANSWERS |
WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS.
What's our goal with GI hormones? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- increase
gastrin/CCK
decrease somatostatin
What increases gastrin / CCK production? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- suckling
species' own milk
wellness / touch
What influences Mom's GI hormones? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Baby
suckling and skin contact
Can pregnancy influence a women's risk for DMII? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
Yes
BF can negate this
Childbearing women who do not bf have a 50% increased risk of DMII later in life
Weight loss in the neonate - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Some from diuresis
Other from feeding issues
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,At what percentage would we become concerned with weight loss? - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- >7% from birth weight
Further weight loss after day 5
Not back to birth weight by week 2
How many ounces per day should a newborn be gaining in the early months? -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- + 1 oz per day
Do bf babies gain slower than formula fed babies in months 6-12? - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- Yes
Factors that cause babies to lose more weight in the first postpartum days -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Labor meds are used
Intrapartum fluids have been given
No labor prior to c/s
Common Myths of Milk Supply - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Breast size
correlates with production
Not getting enough hydration
Exercising too much / not getting enough rest
stress (may instead alter behavior i.e. not putting baby to breast as much)
How many extra calories per day do women need during lactation? - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- +500 kcal
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, How do we ensure adequate milk supply? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Universal
understanding of how bf works
Early initiation and adequate feeds (10-12x)
Appropriate bf assessment
Early bf support
Appropriate follow ups postpartum
Factors that effect feeding frequency - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- breast storage
capacity varies
babies have a range of skill in latching + transferring milk
(the more opportunity to feed = more practice and skill)
Caloric deprived babies = sleepy and apathetic feeders
Baby's stomach capacity
Breastmilk is easily digested so there needs to be more frequent feeding
#1 Feeding Cue - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- REM sleep
Feeding cues - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- hands to mouth
smack lips
extending tongue
rooting
flexing legs/arms
How much would it cost to scale up BF efforts to prevent diarrheal illness -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- 6 billion a year worldwide
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