CLC EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS) / ALPP CLC
EXAM STUDY GUIDE UPDATED
VERSION ACTUAL EXAM /ALREADY
GRADED A+
The pituitary gland is important to:
o Oxytocin only
o Prolactin and oxytocin
o Prolactin only
o None of the lactation hormones
Prolactin and oxytocin
(T/F): Only new mothers have prolactin.
false
(T/F): As frequency of feeding decreases, prolactin levels decrease.
true
(T/F): Oxytocin is released only by nipple stretching.
false
What is?
- Influenced by nipple stretching among other stimuli
- Temporarily affected by stress - adrenalin
oxytocin
What is?
- Dependent on nipple stimulation
- Not decreased by stress
prolactin
(T/F): Mammal milk is the same for every species.
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,false
Mammal species with higher water content:
o Feed less frequently
o Do not have good milk
o Feed more frequently
o Only need to feed during the day
Feed more frequently
(T/F): Deer milk has more protein than goat milk.
true
(T/F): Human milk is higher in fat than dog milk.
false
_________ is one of the highest in lactose of all mammal milks, high in water, low in protein and fat - a
very dilute mammal milk
human milk
(T/F): Colostrum is made under the influence of pregnancy.
true
(T/F): Prolactin from frequent nipple stimulation and frequency of milk removal triggers lactogenesis 2.
false
In general, preterm milk appears to be higher in ____ than mature milk.
o Oxytocin
o Volume
o Protein, fat, and electrolytes
o Water and prolactin
protein, fat, and electrolytes
(T/F): Working mothers should be sure to pump an ever-increasing volume of milk to meet the
nutritional needs of a growing child.
False
Does breastmilk composition change as a baby gets older?
yes - fat content increases which increases the calories w/out increasing the amount of volume
(T/F): According to research, it turns out that hind milk always is the highest fat milk.
false
(T/F): Faster milk removal is associated with increased fat content.
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,true
(T/F): The gut pH for the breastfed baby gut is more basic than of the gut of a formula fed baby.
false
(T/F): There is a higher iron content in breastmilk than formula.
false
(T/F): Prostaglandins are an example of something that stimulate growth and development of the
gastrointestinal tract and gastrointestinal motility.
true
(T/F): Secretory IGA is a component of infant formula only.
false
(T/F): Suckling is something that decreases gastrin and increases somatostatin.
false
(T/F): A species own milk decreases somatostatin.
true
(T/F): Babies lose more weight in the first post-partum days if there is labor prior to a cesarean.
false
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, all breastfeeding newborn infants should be seen in
the pediatric office by ______ days of age.
o After 14
o 3 to 5
o 1 to 2
o 5 to 7
3 to 5
Undernourished mothers make less milk than nourished mothers.
false
Drinking more water increases the milk supply of breastfeeding mothers.
false
A mother with a 32 A cup bra size will not make as much milk as a mother with a C cup size.
false
A staff member is fond of telling mothers how expensive it is to formula feed and how inexpensive it is
to breastfeed. What is she doing when she talks to mothers on this topic?
o Prolonging breastfeeding
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, o Promoting breastfeeding
o Protecting breastfeeding
o Supporting breastfeeding
promoting breastfeeding
Who currently collects the most comprehensive breastfeeding statistics in the US?
o The United States Breastfeeding Committee
o Ross Laboratories
o The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
o The US Department of Agriculture (WIC)
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Which of the following statements about prolactin is TRUE?
o Prolactin is a great laxative.
o Prolactin causes milk to be released.
o Prolactin causes milk to be made.
o Prolactin is produced in the renal gland.
Prolactin causes milk to be made.
Which of the following mechanisms causes oxytocin to be released?
o Complete delivery of the placenta
o Elevated levels of gastrointestinal hormones
o Frequent feeding and milk removal
o Nipple stretching with appropriate latch on
Nipple stretching with appropriate latch on
Lactogenesis II requires which of the following to succeed?
o Frequent milk removal and nipple stimulation
o Adequate rest and alternating starting breast at each feed.
o Adequate protein and carbohydrates for the mother.
o Adequate maternal hydration and lack of maternal stress.
Frequent milk removal and nipple stimulation
One way the fat content of milk suckled by the baby is determined is:
o The number of feedings in 24 hours
o The speed/efficiency with which the baby removes the milk
o The amount of fat in the mother's diet
o The amount of liquid in the mother's diet
The speed/efficiency with which the baby removes the milk
Which of the following is the MOST effective at increasing gastrin and CCK and decreasing somatostatin
in the baby?
o Increasing stress/anxiety
o Crying before sleep
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COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS) / ALPP CLC
EXAM STUDY GUIDE UPDATED
VERSION ACTUAL EXAM /ALREADY
GRADED A+
The pituitary gland is important to:
o Oxytocin only
o Prolactin and oxytocin
o Prolactin only
o None of the lactation hormones
Prolactin and oxytocin
(T/F): Only new mothers have prolactin.
false
(T/F): As frequency of feeding decreases, prolactin levels decrease.
true
(T/F): Oxytocin is released only by nipple stretching.
false
What is?
- Influenced by nipple stretching among other stimuli
- Temporarily affected by stress - adrenalin
oxytocin
What is?
- Dependent on nipple stimulation
- Not decreased by stress
prolactin
(T/F): Mammal milk is the same for every species.
1|Page
,false
Mammal species with higher water content:
o Feed less frequently
o Do not have good milk
o Feed more frequently
o Only need to feed during the day
Feed more frequently
(T/F): Deer milk has more protein than goat milk.
true
(T/F): Human milk is higher in fat than dog milk.
false
_________ is one of the highest in lactose of all mammal milks, high in water, low in protein and fat - a
very dilute mammal milk
human milk
(T/F): Colostrum is made under the influence of pregnancy.
true
(T/F): Prolactin from frequent nipple stimulation and frequency of milk removal triggers lactogenesis 2.
false
In general, preterm milk appears to be higher in ____ than mature milk.
o Oxytocin
o Volume
o Protein, fat, and electrolytes
o Water and prolactin
protein, fat, and electrolytes
(T/F): Working mothers should be sure to pump an ever-increasing volume of milk to meet the
nutritional needs of a growing child.
False
Does breastmilk composition change as a baby gets older?
yes - fat content increases which increases the calories w/out increasing the amount of volume
(T/F): According to research, it turns out that hind milk always is the highest fat milk.
false
(T/F): Faster milk removal is associated with increased fat content.
2|Page
,true
(T/F): The gut pH for the breastfed baby gut is more basic than of the gut of a formula fed baby.
false
(T/F): There is a higher iron content in breastmilk than formula.
false
(T/F): Prostaglandins are an example of something that stimulate growth and development of the
gastrointestinal tract and gastrointestinal motility.
true
(T/F): Secretory IGA is a component of infant formula only.
false
(T/F): Suckling is something that decreases gastrin and increases somatostatin.
false
(T/F): A species own milk decreases somatostatin.
true
(T/F): Babies lose more weight in the first post-partum days if there is labor prior to a cesarean.
false
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, all breastfeeding newborn infants should be seen in
the pediatric office by ______ days of age.
o After 14
o 3 to 5
o 1 to 2
o 5 to 7
3 to 5
Undernourished mothers make less milk than nourished mothers.
false
Drinking more water increases the milk supply of breastfeeding mothers.
false
A mother with a 32 A cup bra size will not make as much milk as a mother with a C cup size.
false
A staff member is fond of telling mothers how expensive it is to formula feed and how inexpensive it is
to breastfeed. What is she doing when she talks to mothers on this topic?
o Prolonging breastfeeding
3|Page
, o Promoting breastfeeding
o Protecting breastfeeding
o Supporting breastfeeding
promoting breastfeeding
Who currently collects the most comprehensive breastfeeding statistics in the US?
o The United States Breastfeeding Committee
o Ross Laboratories
o The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
o The US Department of Agriculture (WIC)
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Which of the following statements about prolactin is TRUE?
o Prolactin is a great laxative.
o Prolactin causes milk to be released.
o Prolactin causes milk to be made.
o Prolactin is produced in the renal gland.
Prolactin causes milk to be made.
Which of the following mechanisms causes oxytocin to be released?
o Complete delivery of the placenta
o Elevated levels of gastrointestinal hormones
o Frequent feeding and milk removal
o Nipple stretching with appropriate latch on
Nipple stretching with appropriate latch on
Lactogenesis II requires which of the following to succeed?
o Frequent milk removal and nipple stimulation
o Adequate rest and alternating starting breast at each feed.
o Adequate protein and carbohydrates for the mother.
o Adequate maternal hydration and lack of maternal stress.
Frequent milk removal and nipple stimulation
One way the fat content of milk suckled by the baby is determined is:
o The number of feedings in 24 hours
o The speed/efficiency with which the baby removes the milk
o The amount of fat in the mother's diet
o The amount of liquid in the mother's diet
The speed/efficiency with which the baby removes the milk
Which of the following is the MOST effective at increasing gastrin and CCK and decreasing somatostatin
in the baby?
o Increasing stress/anxiety
o Crying before sleep
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