Which of the following activities is permissible under the terms of WHO's international code
of marketing of breast milk substitutes?
A) Advertising for toddler formula on local television stations
B) Picture of a happy baby on the label of infant formula containers
C) Gift packs containing samples of formula given to new mothers at hospital discharge
D) Detailed information on product composition provided to heath workers
ANSWER
D) Detailed information on product composition provided to healthcare workers
The Code specifies that information on artificial feeding provided to healthcare workers
should be scientific and accurate.
Standards of practice for breastfeeding counselors include what four areas?
ANSWER
1) Clinical practice ( assessment, plan, implementation, and evaluation)
2) Breastfeeding education and counseling
3) Professional responsibilities
4) Legal considerations
What can effect the healthcare professionals presentation about breastfeeding?
ANSWER
Personal philosophy/experience, continuity of care/lack of, education/misconception
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,According to AWHONN, what are some of the responsibilities of staff nurses working with
breastfeeding women?
ANSWER
Providing education aimed at successful initiation and maintenance of breastfeeding.
A cultural attitude that emphasizes the sexual nature of breasts is MOST LIKELY associated
with:
A) Conflicts in custody disputes involving breastfeeding babies
B) Decreased breast reduction surgery
C) Harassment for breastfeeding in public
D) Mothers enjoying the attention created by larger breasts during lactation
ANSWER
C) Harassment for breastfeeding in public
Cultures that sexualize breasts are often the most resistant to women using their breasts to
feed their infants anywhere.
A healthcare provider wants to encourage pregnant women to choose breastfeeding. What
statement is MOST supportive?
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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, This is an open ended question and allows the provider to explore moms ideas of breast-
feeding
Which organization was the first in the United States to provide mother to mother support?
ANSWER
La Leche League (LLL)
List the ten points of "The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding for Hospitals" as outlined by
UNICEF and WHO?
ANSWER
1) Have a written breastfeeding policy that is routinely communicated to the healthcare staff
2) Train all healthcare staff in skills necessary to implement this policy
3) Inform all pregnant women about the benefits and management of breastfeeding
4) Help mother initiate breastfeeding within an hour of birth
5) Show mothers how to breastfeed and how how to maintain lactation even if they should
be separated from their infants
6) Give newborn infants no food or drink other than breastmilk, unless medically indicated
7) Practice rooming in by allowing mothers and babies to remain together 24 hours a day
8) Encourage breastfeeding on demand
9) Give no artificial teats pacifiers, dummies, or soothers to breastfeeding infants
10) Foster the establishment of breastfeeding support groups and refer mothers to them on
discharge
Which is the primary or main Immunoglobulin found in human milk?
A) IgA
B) IgG
C) IgE
D) IgM
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of marketing of breast milk substitutes?
A) Advertising for toddler formula on local television stations
B) Picture of a happy baby on the label of infant formula containers
C) Gift packs containing samples of formula given to new mothers at hospital discharge
D) Detailed information on product composition provided to heath workers
ANSWER
D) Detailed information on product composition provided to healthcare workers
The Code specifies that information on artificial feeding provided to healthcare workers
should be scientific and accurate.
Standards of practice for breastfeeding counselors include what four areas?
ANSWER
1) Clinical practice ( assessment, plan, implementation, and evaluation)
2) Breastfeeding education and counseling
3) Professional responsibilities
4) Legal considerations
What can effect the healthcare professionals presentation about breastfeeding?
ANSWER
Personal philosophy/experience, continuity of care/lack of, education/misconception
1
,According to AWHONN, what are some of the responsibilities of staff nurses working with
breastfeeding women?
ANSWER
Providing education aimed at successful initiation and maintenance of breastfeeding.
A cultural attitude that emphasizes the sexual nature of breasts is MOST LIKELY associated
with:
A) Conflicts in custody disputes involving breastfeeding babies
B) Decreased breast reduction surgery
C) Harassment for breastfeeding in public
D) Mothers enjoying the attention created by larger breasts during lactation
ANSWER
C) Harassment for breastfeeding in public
Cultures that sexualize breasts are often the most resistant to women using their breasts to
feed their infants anywhere.
A healthcare provider wants to encourage pregnant women to choose breastfeeding. What
statement is MOST supportive?
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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, This is an open ended question and allows the provider to explore moms ideas of breast-
feeding
Which organization was the first in the United States to provide mother to mother support?
ANSWER
La Leche League (LLL)
List the ten points of "The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding for Hospitals" as outlined by
UNICEF and WHO?
ANSWER
1) Have a written breastfeeding policy that is routinely communicated to the healthcare staff
2) Train all healthcare staff in skills necessary to implement this policy
3) Inform all pregnant women about the benefits and management of breastfeeding
4) Help mother initiate breastfeeding within an hour of birth
5) Show mothers how to breastfeed and how how to maintain lactation even if they should
be separated from their infants
6) Give newborn infants no food or drink other than breastmilk, unless medically indicated
7) Practice rooming in by allowing mothers and babies to remain together 24 hours a day
8) Encourage breastfeeding on demand
9) Give no artificial teats pacifiers, dummies, or soothers to breastfeeding infants
10) Foster the establishment of breastfeeding support groups and refer mothers to them on
discharge
Which is the primary or main Immunoglobulin found in human milk?
A) IgA
B) IgG
C) IgE
D) IgM
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