CLC Practice Exam #7 UPDATED: (2025) Questions And
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You are discussing allergies in a prenatal breastfeeding class. One of the facts you want to point
out is that many of the babies who are allergic to cow's milk protein can also be sensitive to:
a) Wheat
b) Corn
c) Soy
d) Eggs correct answers c) Soy
Julie, a first time mom, tells you that her baby was very fussy last night, which was the baby's
second night. You know that this is most likely due to:
a) Her milk isn't in yet, and the baby is hungry
b) She's exhausted and is magnifying the situation
c) The mom is uptight and transmitting her nervousness to the baby
d) Overwhelming CNS stimulation in the baby correct answers d) Overwhelming CNS
stimulation in the baby
Alyssa reports that Ethan falls asleep whenever the nurses bring him to here to breastfeed. Which
of the following would be the most helpful advice?
a) Room-in with Ethan, watching him for feeding cues
b) Wake him by washing his face with a cool, damp cloth
c) Make sure the nurses bring him in as soon as he cries
d) Coax him to the breast using drops of glucose water on the nipple correct answers a) Room-in
with Ethan, watching him for feeding cues
Babies who have early contact with their mothers and who were provided with postpartum
support are more likely to:
a) Have a faster weight gain than babies who are separated from mom
b) Be able to sleep in their own room by one month
c) Be breastfed long enough to meet the mother's goals
d) Breastfeed more frequently at night correct answers d) Breastfeed more frequently at night
On the physical exam of a 28-week preterm infant , which of the following is likely to be found?
a) Lanugo all over the body
b) Dry and peeling skin
c) Palpable breast buds
d) Ability to coordinate suck, swallow, and breathe correct answers a) Lanugo all over the body
Cherie, a new mother, with a 4-week-old infant, visits you for a breastfeeding evaluation. In the
process of taking her history, you find that Cherie eats mostly chips, cookies and soda "because
she is just too busy to prepare anything". Your MOST IMPORTANT concern with Cherie's diet
is:
a) The quality of her breast milk
b) The quantity of her breast milk
c) The health of the baby
, d) The depletion of Cherie's nutrient stores correct answers d) The depletion of Cherie's nutrient
stores
Halli is now 2-hours-old and still has not shown any interest in nursing. You do a blood sugar
test on Halli, and find that it's 38 mg/dL, which is lower than your hospital standard of 40 mg/dL.
What should you do first?
a) Put her under the warmer as she is most likely hypothermic
b) Give her 1 oz. of formula by finger-feeding
c) Have mom hand express colostrum and feed her with a spoon
d) Wait about 30 seconds and use a second reagent strip to check the glucose correct answers d)
Wait about 30 seconds and use a second reagent strip to check the glucose
Mothers with breastfeeding problems may be hesitant to seek help from a professional for the
following reason:
a) Lack of insurance coverage for lactation services
b) Having to leave her home to seek help
c) Stress of having to repeat "her story" to multiple people
d) Having problems is in conflict with the image of being a super-mom, which she wants to
portray correct answers d) Having problems is in conflict with the image of being a super-mom,
which she wants to portray
A type of research that focuses on relationships among variables is called:
a) Qualitative
b) Quantitative
c) Statistically significant
d) Randomized controlled trials correct answers b) Quantitative
Nipple erection is induced by which of the following?
a) Myoepithelial cells contracting the lactiferous sinuses
b) Somatic parasympathetic stimuli
c) Autonomic sympathetic stimuli
d) Adequate levels of aphrodisiacs correct answers b) Somatic parasympathetic stimuli
Which of the following drug categories are contraindicated for use during breastfeeding?
a) Pseudoephedrine
b) Oral contraceptives
c) Cancer chemotherapeutic agents
d) Diuretics correct answers c) Cancer chemotherapeutic agents
You are a nurse who works at St. Beneficial Hospital. You have just delivered preterm twins. A
formula representative offers you samples of a new formula, which provides specific nutrients
for your low birth weight infants. In what way is this a violation of the International Code of the
Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes (WHO Code)?
a) This isn't a violation as the WHO Code provides for samples of specialized formulas for low
birth weight babies
Verified Answers || multiple choices || 100% Passed
You are discussing allergies in a prenatal breastfeeding class. One of the facts you want to point
out is that many of the babies who are allergic to cow's milk protein can also be sensitive to:
a) Wheat
b) Corn
c) Soy
d) Eggs correct answers c) Soy
Julie, a first time mom, tells you that her baby was very fussy last night, which was the baby's
second night. You know that this is most likely due to:
a) Her milk isn't in yet, and the baby is hungry
b) She's exhausted and is magnifying the situation
c) The mom is uptight and transmitting her nervousness to the baby
d) Overwhelming CNS stimulation in the baby correct answers d) Overwhelming CNS
stimulation in the baby
Alyssa reports that Ethan falls asleep whenever the nurses bring him to here to breastfeed. Which
of the following would be the most helpful advice?
a) Room-in with Ethan, watching him for feeding cues
b) Wake him by washing his face with a cool, damp cloth
c) Make sure the nurses bring him in as soon as he cries
d) Coax him to the breast using drops of glucose water on the nipple correct answers a) Room-in
with Ethan, watching him for feeding cues
Babies who have early contact with their mothers and who were provided with postpartum
support are more likely to:
a) Have a faster weight gain than babies who are separated from mom
b) Be able to sleep in their own room by one month
c) Be breastfed long enough to meet the mother's goals
d) Breastfeed more frequently at night correct answers d) Breastfeed more frequently at night
On the physical exam of a 28-week preterm infant , which of the following is likely to be found?
a) Lanugo all over the body
b) Dry and peeling skin
c) Palpable breast buds
d) Ability to coordinate suck, swallow, and breathe correct answers a) Lanugo all over the body
Cherie, a new mother, with a 4-week-old infant, visits you for a breastfeeding evaluation. In the
process of taking her history, you find that Cherie eats mostly chips, cookies and soda "because
she is just too busy to prepare anything". Your MOST IMPORTANT concern with Cherie's diet
is:
a) The quality of her breast milk
b) The quantity of her breast milk
c) The health of the baby
, d) The depletion of Cherie's nutrient stores correct answers d) The depletion of Cherie's nutrient
stores
Halli is now 2-hours-old and still has not shown any interest in nursing. You do a blood sugar
test on Halli, and find that it's 38 mg/dL, which is lower than your hospital standard of 40 mg/dL.
What should you do first?
a) Put her under the warmer as she is most likely hypothermic
b) Give her 1 oz. of formula by finger-feeding
c) Have mom hand express colostrum and feed her with a spoon
d) Wait about 30 seconds and use a second reagent strip to check the glucose correct answers d)
Wait about 30 seconds and use a second reagent strip to check the glucose
Mothers with breastfeeding problems may be hesitant to seek help from a professional for the
following reason:
a) Lack of insurance coverage for lactation services
b) Having to leave her home to seek help
c) Stress of having to repeat "her story" to multiple people
d) Having problems is in conflict with the image of being a super-mom, which she wants to
portray correct answers d) Having problems is in conflict with the image of being a super-mom,
which she wants to portray
A type of research that focuses on relationships among variables is called:
a) Qualitative
b) Quantitative
c) Statistically significant
d) Randomized controlled trials correct answers b) Quantitative
Nipple erection is induced by which of the following?
a) Myoepithelial cells contracting the lactiferous sinuses
b) Somatic parasympathetic stimuli
c) Autonomic sympathetic stimuli
d) Adequate levels of aphrodisiacs correct answers b) Somatic parasympathetic stimuli
Which of the following drug categories are contraindicated for use during breastfeeding?
a) Pseudoephedrine
b) Oral contraceptives
c) Cancer chemotherapeutic agents
d) Diuretics correct answers c) Cancer chemotherapeutic agents
You are a nurse who works at St. Beneficial Hospital. You have just delivered preterm twins. A
formula representative offers you samples of a new formula, which provides specific nutrients
for your low birth weight infants. In what way is this a violation of the International Code of the
Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes (WHO Code)?
a) This isn't a violation as the WHO Code provides for samples of specialized formulas for low
birth weight babies
