How many IU of Vitamin D does the breastfeeding infant need?
a. 800 IU once a week
b. 600 IU 3x a week
c. 400 IU daily
d. 200 IU daily
ANSWER
C. 400 IU daily
The most important criterion for assessing the milk transfer during a feeding at the breast is?
a. visible areola compression
b. audible swallow
c. proper alignment
d. proper attachment
ANSWER
b. Audible Swallow
What is another term for let down reflex
a. milk ejection reflex
b. rooting reflex
c. sucking reflex
d. traction reflex
ANSWER
A. Milk Ejection Reflex (MER)
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,What is the tube called through breast milk travels in the lactating breast?
a. Alveoli
b. Lobe
c. Areola
d. Milk Duct
ANSWER
D. Milk Duct
At birth, a full term infant can comfortably digest how much breastmilk?
a. 1-2 tablespoons
b. 2 ounces
c. 1 ounce
d. 1-2 teaspoons
ANSWER
D. 1-2 teaspoons
A breastfeeding mother complains about a lump in her left breast. It is tender to touch and
she states that she doesn't have a fever or other symptoms. It is probably which of the fol-
lowing?
a. plugged duct
b. mastitis
c. engorgement
d. thrush
ANSWER
A. Plugged duct
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,Mary has AIDS and is taking antiretroviral medication. She asks you if it is safe for her to
breastfeed her baby. Your best response it:
a. Breastfeeding is best because breastmilk contains antibodies
b. It is not recommended to breastfeed with AIDS, it is better to use donor milk
c. Ask your doctor
d. It depends on the specific medications you are taking
ANSWER
B. It is not recommended to breastfeed with AIDS, it is better to use donor milk
Breastfeeding mothers who follow a vegan diet or a diet that does not include any forms of
animal protein will probably have to supplement which vitamin?
a. Vitamin B6
b. Vitamin D
c. Vitamin E
d. Vitamin B12
ANSWER
D. Vitamin B12
Jodie asks you what is the most effective way to increase her milk supply?
a. Drink more fluids
b. hand express after feeding her baby
c. eat more food
d. take fenugreek capsules
ANSWER
B. Hand Express after feeding her baby
Where is the tip of the mother's nipple placed in the baby's mouth, when the baby is
properly latched on?
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, a. just behind the upper gum ridge
b. at the center of the soft palate
c. at the juncture of the hard and soft palates
d. at the center of the hard palate
ANSWER
C. At the juncture of the hard and soft palate
You work in a clinic with a lactation consultant who advises mothers to "toughen up" their
nipples by rubbing them with a rough washcloth during pregnancy. The first thing you
should do is:
a. Try to intercept all of the clients seen by her and correct the misinformatin
b. form a committee to develop written protocols on all aspects of lactation practice for your
clinic
c. Bring in research evidence of the harmful nature of this practice and discuss it with her
d. lodge a complaint with the IBCLC
ANSWER
C.Bring in research evidence of the harmful nature of this practice and discuss it with her
1st step is to provide clinical evidence supporting or refuting this practice and then discuss it
with her
A healthcare provider wants to encourage pregnant women to choose breastfeeding. Which
statement is MOST supportive of breastfeeding?
a. are you considering breastfeeding?
b. What have you heard about breastfeeding?
c. Are you going to breastfeed or bottle feed?
d. You aren't thinking about breastfeeding, are you?
ANSWER
B. What have you heard about breastfeeding?
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a. 800 IU once a week
b. 600 IU 3x a week
c. 400 IU daily
d. 200 IU daily
ANSWER
C. 400 IU daily
The most important criterion for assessing the milk transfer during a feeding at the breast is?
a. visible areola compression
b. audible swallow
c. proper alignment
d. proper attachment
ANSWER
b. Audible Swallow
What is another term for let down reflex
a. milk ejection reflex
b. rooting reflex
c. sucking reflex
d. traction reflex
ANSWER
A. Milk Ejection Reflex (MER)
1
,What is the tube called through breast milk travels in the lactating breast?
a. Alveoli
b. Lobe
c. Areola
d. Milk Duct
ANSWER
D. Milk Duct
At birth, a full term infant can comfortably digest how much breastmilk?
a. 1-2 tablespoons
b. 2 ounces
c. 1 ounce
d. 1-2 teaspoons
ANSWER
D. 1-2 teaspoons
A breastfeeding mother complains about a lump in her left breast. It is tender to touch and
she states that she doesn't have a fever or other symptoms. It is probably which of the fol-
lowing?
a. plugged duct
b. mastitis
c. engorgement
d. thrush
ANSWER
A. Plugged duct
2
,Mary has AIDS and is taking antiretroviral medication. She asks you if it is safe for her to
breastfeed her baby. Your best response it:
a. Breastfeeding is best because breastmilk contains antibodies
b. It is not recommended to breastfeed with AIDS, it is better to use donor milk
c. Ask your doctor
d. It depends on the specific medications you are taking
ANSWER
B. It is not recommended to breastfeed with AIDS, it is better to use donor milk
Breastfeeding mothers who follow a vegan diet or a diet that does not include any forms of
animal protein will probably have to supplement which vitamin?
a. Vitamin B6
b. Vitamin D
c. Vitamin E
d. Vitamin B12
ANSWER
D. Vitamin B12
Jodie asks you what is the most effective way to increase her milk supply?
a. Drink more fluids
b. hand express after feeding her baby
c. eat more food
d. take fenugreek capsules
ANSWER
B. Hand Express after feeding her baby
Where is the tip of the mother's nipple placed in the baby's mouth, when the baby is
properly latched on?
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, a. just behind the upper gum ridge
b. at the center of the soft palate
c. at the juncture of the hard and soft palates
d. at the center of the hard palate
ANSWER
C. At the juncture of the hard and soft palate
You work in a clinic with a lactation consultant who advises mothers to "toughen up" their
nipples by rubbing them with a rough washcloth during pregnancy. The first thing you
should do is:
a. Try to intercept all of the clients seen by her and correct the misinformatin
b. form a committee to develop written protocols on all aspects of lactation practice for your
clinic
c. Bring in research evidence of the harmful nature of this practice and discuss it with her
d. lodge a complaint with the IBCLC
ANSWER
C.Bring in research evidence of the harmful nature of this practice and discuss it with her
1st step is to provide clinical evidence supporting or refuting this practice and then discuss it
with her
A healthcare provider wants to encourage pregnant women to choose breastfeeding. Which
statement is MOST supportive of breastfeeding?
a. are you considering breastfeeding?
b. What have you heard about breastfeeding?
c. Are you going to breastfeed or bottle feed?
d. You aren't thinking about breastfeeding, are you?
ANSWER
B. What have you heard about breastfeeding?
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