CLC Training 2023 Complete Study Guide
Ten Steps for Successful Breastfeeding Correct Ans - 1. Have written
breastfeeding policy that is routinely communicated to all healthcare staff
2. Train all healthcare staff in skills necessary to implement breastfeeding
policy
3. Inform all pregnant women about benefits and management of
breastfeeding
4. Health mothers initiate breastfeeding within 1 hour of birth (with skin-to-
skin contact)
5. Show moms how to breastfeed and how to maintain lactation, even if
separated from infants
6. Give infants no food or drink other than breastmilk, unless medically
indicated
7. Practice rooming in--allow moms and infants to remain together 24 hours a
day
8. Encourage breastfeeding on demand
9. Give no pacifiers or artificial nipples to breastfeeding infants
10. Foster establishment of breastfeeding support groups and refer moms to
them on discharge (i.e. Baby-Friendly USA)
Staff member is fond of telling moms how expensive formula is and how
inexpensive breastfeeding is. What is she doing when she talks to moms on
this topic? Correct Ans - Promoting breastfeeding
Who currently collects most comprehensive breastfeeding stats in the US?
Correct Ans - The Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Which of the following statements about prolactin is TRUE?
a. Prolactin is a great laxative
b. Prolactin causes milk to be released
c. Prolactin causes milk to be made
d. Prolactin is produced in renal gland Correct Ans - C. Prolactin causes
milk to be made
Which of the following mechanisms cause oxytocin to be released?
Ten Steps for Successful Breastfeeding Correct Ans - 1. Have written
breastfeeding policy that is routinely communicated to all healthcare staff
2. Train all healthcare staff in skills necessary to implement breastfeeding
policy
3. Inform all pregnant women about benefits and management of
breastfeeding
4. Health mothers initiate breastfeeding within 1 hour of birth (with skin-to-
skin contact)
5. Show moms how to breastfeed and how to maintain lactation, even if
separated from infants
6. Give infants no food or drink other than breastmilk, unless medically
indicated
7. Practice rooming in--allow moms and infants to remain together 24 hours a
day
8. Encourage breastfeeding on demand
9. Give no pacifiers or artificial nipples to breastfeeding infants
10. Foster establishment of breastfeeding support groups and refer moms to
them on discharge (i.e. Baby-Friendly USA)
Staff member is fond of telling moms how expensive formula is and how
inexpensive breastfeeding is. What is she doing when she talks to moms on
this topic? Correct Ans - Promoting breastfeeding
Who currently collects most comprehensive breastfeeding stats in the US?
Correct Ans - The Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Which of the following statements about prolactin is TRUE?
a. Prolactin is a great laxative
b. Prolactin causes milk to be released
c. Prolactin causes milk to be made
d. Prolactin is produced in renal gland Correct Ans - C. Prolactin causes
milk to be made
Which of the following mechanisms cause oxytocin to be released?
