CERTIFIED LACTATION
COUNSELOR [CLC] HEALTHY
CHILD EXAM QUESTIONS
ANSWERS
The US national campaign was risk based, aimed at people who planned to have
a baby in the next 5 years and:
-Increased breastfeeding initiation rates.
-Positively changed the perception of men regarding nursing in public.
-Increased exclusive breastfeeding rates.
-Increased breastfeeding rates at 6 months
Positively changed the perception of men regarding nursing in public.
T or F: Thinking about the work of Solomon Asch can help lactation providers
remember that one person can make a difference, but we are challenged by who
will take the first chair in any setting.
True
T or F: As discussed in this section, exclusive breastfeeding rates are increased
through increased education.
False
T or F: Families may choose formula feeding because of their perception that it is
"easier."
True
,T or F: In a study of mothers, focusing on advantages of breastfeeding for the
baby increased the rates of breastfeeding.
False.
In a study of mothers, focusing on advantages of breastfeeding for the baby decreased
the rates of breastfeeding.
T or F:Research discussed in this section showed that empowerment is greater
with peer counseling.
True
T or F: The biggest problem with teaching fathers about breastfeeding is that they
don't want to learn.
False
T or F: Studies of fathers learning about breastfeeding in China and Italy indicate
that teaching prospective fathers about breastfeeding improved breastfeeding
outcomes.
True
T or F: While not all partners are men, the research specifically on fathers showed
that men were worried breasts changed negatively with breastfeeding.
True
An example of an open-ended question is:
-When is your baby due?
-How many children do you have?
, -Where do you live?
-How can I help you today?
How can I help you today?
T or F: This section's questions review all three counseling sections. The Role
Plays discussed in the counseling sections refer to the Interactive Competencies
you will complete later in the course. I watched the video associated with this
section.
True
T or F: When helping with breastfeeding, it is important to use your own hands to
guide the baby to the breast.
False
T or F: Research shows that "hands on" breastfeeding help is empowering and
how parents like to be helped with breastfeeding.
False
T or F: Family concerns need to be heard and valued.
True
T or F: Research tells us that it is important to counsel individually and not just
treat mothers as "milk producers."
True
T or F: Families with financial problems do not need more breastfeeding help.
False
T or F: Extra breastfeeding support may be needed for parents of late preterm
infants.
COUNSELOR [CLC] HEALTHY
CHILD EXAM QUESTIONS
ANSWERS
The US national campaign was risk based, aimed at people who planned to have
a baby in the next 5 years and:
-Increased breastfeeding initiation rates.
-Positively changed the perception of men regarding nursing in public.
-Increased exclusive breastfeeding rates.
-Increased breastfeeding rates at 6 months
Positively changed the perception of men regarding nursing in public.
T or F: Thinking about the work of Solomon Asch can help lactation providers
remember that one person can make a difference, but we are challenged by who
will take the first chair in any setting.
True
T or F: As discussed in this section, exclusive breastfeeding rates are increased
through increased education.
False
T or F: Families may choose formula feeding because of their perception that it is
"easier."
True
,T or F: In a study of mothers, focusing on advantages of breastfeeding for the
baby increased the rates of breastfeeding.
False.
In a study of mothers, focusing on advantages of breastfeeding for the baby decreased
the rates of breastfeeding.
T or F:Research discussed in this section showed that empowerment is greater
with peer counseling.
True
T or F: The biggest problem with teaching fathers about breastfeeding is that they
don't want to learn.
False
T or F: Studies of fathers learning about breastfeeding in China and Italy indicate
that teaching prospective fathers about breastfeeding improved breastfeeding
outcomes.
True
T or F: While not all partners are men, the research specifically on fathers showed
that men were worried breasts changed negatively with breastfeeding.
True
An example of an open-ended question is:
-When is your baby due?
-How many children do you have?
, -Where do you live?
-How can I help you today?
How can I help you today?
T or F: This section's questions review all three counseling sections. The Role
Plays discussed in the counseling sections refer to the Interactive Competencies
you will complete later in the course. I watched the video associated with this
section.
True
T or F: When helping with breastfeeding, it is important to use your own hands to
guide the baby to the breast.
False
T or F: Research shows that "hands on" breastfeeding help is empowering and
how parents like to be helped with breastfeeding.
False
T or F: Family concerns need to be heard and valued.
True
T or F: Research tells us that it is important to counsel individually and not just
treat mothers as "milk producers."
True
T or F: Families with financial problems do not need more breastfeeding help.
False
T or F: Extra breastfeeding support may be needed for parents of late preterm
infants.
