Section 1 CLC Exam with Complete
Solutions
T or F: Breastfeeding has been recognized as a health priority in tropical climates since
the 1930s. - ANSWER-True; but not until the 1990s in the U.S.
In 2015, ______ million deaths occurred in the neonatal period, according to Liu. -
ANSWER-2.7 million
The 1,000 days campaign tells us that ____ percent pf children are stunted as a result
of malnutrition. - ANSWER-25%
T or F: The infant mortality rates are higher when born to non-Hispanic black women
due to structural racism. - ANSWER-True
T or F: According to research, it turns out that hind milk always is the highest fat milk. -
ANSWER-False; Hind milk is not always highest in fat.
T or F: Faster milk removal is associated with increased fat content. - ANSWER-True
T or F: The gut pH for the breastfed baby gut is more basic than of the gut of a formula
fed baby. - ANSWER-False; pH of gut BF babies gut is more acidic.
T or F: There is a higher iron content in breastmilk than formula. - ANSWER-False;
Breastmilk iron is of a lower amount than formula but is more bioavailable.
T or F: Prostaglandins are an example of something that stimulate growth and
development of the GI tract and GI motility. - ANSWER-True
T or F: Secretory IGA is a component of infant formula only. - ANSWER-False
T or F: Sucking is something that decreases Gastrin and increase Somatostatin. -
ANSWER-False; Increases Gastrin, Decrease Somatostatin
What increases gastrin & decreases somatostatin in babies? - ANSWER-Sucking,
species own milk, decreased stress, wellness, and touch.
T or F: A species own milk decrease Somatostatin. - ANSWER-True
Bartick and colleagues' work tell us that, in the U.S., "for every _______ women who
breastfeed optimally, one maternal or child death is prevented." - ANSWER-597
, T or F: According to research, women who do not breastfeed are at lower risk for
myocardial infarction and aspects of metabolic syndrome. - ANSWER-False
T or F: According to research, women who do not breastfeed are at greater risk of
breast, endometrial, and ovarian cancer. - ANSWER-True
What are the three strategies from the World Health Organization for breastfeeding? -
ANSWER-Promotion, Support, and Protection are the three strategies
Fabella, the first hospital in the world to be designated Baby- Friendly is in the country
of: - ANSWER-Phillippines
One of the changes at Fabella after the UNICEF video was filmed was to have babies: -
ANSWER-Go skin-to-skin in the first hour
For a hospital in a country with low resources, increasing the rates of breastfeeding in
the hospital can result in: - ANSWER-Measurable financial savings for the hospital
Which of the following is true?
-Research showed education decreased any breastfeeding.
-Research showed that breastfeeding rates at discharge were the only rates that
improved with education.
-The researchers were able to show that training hospital staff improved breastfeeding
at a year but not at 6 months.
-Researchers were able to show that training hospital staff improved both breastfeeding
exclusivity at discharge and any breastfeeding rates at 6 months. - ANSWER-
Researchers were able to show that training hospital staff improved both breastfeeding
exclusivity at discharge and any breastfeeding rates at 6 months.
T or F: Systematic Reviews and Case Studies constitute the highest level of evidence. -
ANSWER-False; Case studies are lowest level of evidence.
At the Healthy Children Project, we believe in using ________ to guide practice. -
ANSWER-High level evidence
The CLC credential is accredited by ANSI. - ANSWER-True
Why is breastfeeding so difficult for some parents? - ANSWER-Reason #1: Unrealistic
expectations
When looking at breastfeeding rates, the fastest drop- off is within ______ days of
discharge from the hospital. - ANSWER-10 days; Mother's problems at 3 to 7 days
posed the greatest risk to stopping.
Solutions
T or F: Breastfeeding has been recognized as a health priority in tropical climates since
the 1930s. - ANSWER-True; but not until the 1990s in the U.S.
In 2015, ______ million deaths occurred in the neonatal period, according to Liu. -
ANSWER-2.7 million
The 1,000 days campaign tells us that ____ percent pf children are stunted as a result
of malnutrition. - ANSWER-25%
T or F: The infant mortality rates are higher when born to non-Hispanic black women
due to structural racism. - ANSWER-True
T or F: According to research, it turns out that hind milk always is the highest fat milk. -
ANSWER-False; Hind milk is not always highest in fat.
T or F: Faster milk removal is associated with increased fat content. - ANSWER-True
T or F: The gut pH for the breastfed baby gut is more basic than of the gut of a formula
fed baby. - ANSWER-False; pH of gut BF babies gut is more acidic.
T or F: There is a higher iron content in breastmilk than formula. - ANSWER-False;
Breastmilk iron is of a lower amount than formula but is more bioavailable.
T or F: Prostaglandins are an example of something that stimulate growth and
development of the GI tract and GI motility. - ANSWER-True
T or F: Secretory IGA is a component of infant formula only. - ANSWER-False
T or F: Sucking is something that decreases Gastrin and increase Somatostatin. -
ANSWER-False; Increases Gastrin, Decrease Somatostatin
What increases gastrin & decreases somatostatin in babies? - ANSWER-Sucking,
species own milk, decreased stress, wellness, and touch.
T or F: A species own milk decrease Somatostatin. - ANSWER-True
Bartick and colleagues' work tell us that, in the U.S., "for every _______ women who
breastfeed optimally, one maternal or child death is prevented." - ANSWER-597
, T or F: According to research, women who do not breastfeed are at lower risk for
myocardial infarction and aspects of metabolic syndrome. - ANSWER-False
T or F: According to research, women who do not breastfeed are at greater risk of
breast, endometrial, and ovarian cancer. - ANSWER-True
What are the three strategies from the World Health Organization for breastfeeding? -
ANSWER-Promotion, Support, and Protection are the three strategies
Fabella, the first hospital in the world to be designated Baby- Friendly is in the country
of: - ANSWER-Phillippines
One of the changes at Fabella after the UNICEF video was filmed was to have babies: -
ANSWER-Go skin-to-skin in the first hour
For a hospital in a country with low resources, increasing the rates of breastfeeding in
the hospital can result in: - ANSWER-Measurable financial savings for the hospital
Which of the following is true?
-Research showed education decreased any breastfeeding.
-Research showed that breastfeeding rates at discharge were the only rates that
improved with education.
-The researchers were able to show that training hospital staff improved breastfeeding
at a year but not at 6 months.
-Researchers were able to show that training hospital staff improved both breastfeeding
exclusivity at discharge and any breastfeeding rates at 6 months. - ANSWER-
Researchers were able to show that training hospital staff improved both breastfeeding
exclusivity at discharge and any breastfeeding rates at 6 months.
T or F: Systematic Reviews and Case Studies constitute the highest level of evidence. -
ANSWER-False; Case studies are lowest level of evidence.
At the Healthy Children Project, we believe in using ________ to guide practice. -
ANSWER-High level evidence
The CLC credential is accredited by ANSI. - ANSWER-True
Why is breastfeeding so difficult for some parents? - ANSWER-Reason #1: Unrealistic
expectations
When looking at breastfeeding rates, the fastest drop- off is within ______ days of
discharge from the hospital. - ANSWER-10 days; Mother's problems at 3 to 7 days
posed the greatest risk to stopping.
