CLC COMPLETE TEST 2023.

CLC COMPLETE TEST 2023.A staff member is fond of telling mothers how expensive it is to formula feed infants and how inexpensive it is to breastfeed. What is she doing when she talks to mothers on this topic? a. prolonging breastfeeding b. promoting breastfeeding c. protecting breastfeeding d. supporting breastfeeding - ANSWER b. promoting breastfeeding Who currently collects the most comprehensive breastfeeding statistics in the U.S.? a. The United States Breastfeeding Committee b. Ross Labs c. Center of Disease Control d. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (WIC) - ANSWER c. Center of Disease Control 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 by the renal gland - ANSWER c. prolactin causes milk to be made Which of the following mechanisms causes oxytocin to be released? a. complete delivery of the placenta b. elevated levels of gastrointestinal hormones c. frequent feeding and milk removal d. nipple stretching with appropriate latch-on - ANSWER d. nipple stretching with appropriate latch-on Lactogenesis III requires which of the following to succeed? a. frequent milk removal an nipple stimulation b. adequate rest and alternating starting breast at each feed c. adequate protein and carbohydrates for the mother d. adequate maternal hydration and lack of maternal stress - ANSWER a. frequent milk removal an nipple stimulation The fat content of milk suckled by the baby is determined by: a. spacing out the feedings at least 3 hours