Question 1

Suboptimal breastfeeding can lead to jaundice because it can _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase the intestinal absorption of bilirubin 
B)  lead to increased passage of meconium 
C)  cause a decrease in bilirubin concentration 
D)  decrease the hepatic circulation of bilirubin 
E)  increase fecal weight 
A)  increase the intestinal absorption of bilirubin 
B)  lead to increased passage of meconium 
C)  cause a decrease in bilirubin concentration 
D)  decrease the hepatic circulation of bilirubin 
E)  increase fecal weight A

Question 2

Severe nipple pain, the presence of nipple fissures, and pain that persists throughout a feeding are normal and do not require medical attention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The condition characterized by milk streaming from the breast as feeding begins is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  mastitis 
B)  hyperactive letdown 
C)  hyperlactation 
D)  engorgement 
E)  letdown failure 
A)  mastitis 
B)  hyperactive letdown 
C)  hyperlactation 
D)  engorgement 
E)  letdown failure B

Question 4

A lactating woman suffers from nausea, morning sickness, and flatulence. Which herbal tea would you recommend to her to ease her symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  rose hips tea 
B)  peppermint tea 
C)  red bush tea 
D)  chicory tea 
E)  orange spice tea 
A)  rose hips tea 
B)  peppermint tea 
C)  red bush tea 
D)  chicory tea 
E)  orange spice tea

Question 5

The best way to prevent sore nipples is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  take a prophylactic dose of antibiotics 
B)  make sure the baby is positioned properly 
C)  place cabbage leaves on the breasts before nursing 
D)  place herbal salve on the nipple area 
E)  nurse frequently 
A)  take a prophylactic dose of antibiotics 
B)  make sure the baby is positioned properly 
C)  place cabbage leaves on the breasts before nursing 
D)  place herbal salve on the nipple area 
E)  nurse frequently

Question 6

A nursing mom should avoid cabbage and legumes because they have the potential to cause gas in the baby.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Medicinal herbs are regulated as dietary supplements and are tested for safety and efficacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

List at least four major program components of the Rush Mothers' Milk Club.

Accepted Answer

Major program components include (1 prov

Question 9

Large doses of St. John's wort decrease prolactin levels in women. This could potentially _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce oxytocin levels 
B)  cause breast milk to taste like maple syrup 
C)  cause a woman to become constipated 
D)  reduce breast milk supply 
E)  cause depression in some women 
A)  reduce oxytocin levels 
B)  cause breast milk to taste like maple syrup 
C)  cause a woman to become constipated 
D)  reduce breast milk supply 
E)  cause depression in some women

Question 10

The Rush Mothers' Milk Club program uses a team approach to feeding very low-birthweight infants their own mothers' milk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The ultimate test of drug safety for an infant is the _____ and any side effects on the infant.

Accepted Answer

A)  infant's age 
B)  duration of dosing 
C)  measurement of the infant's plasma drug concentration 
D)  drug's exposure index 
E)  infant's feeding pattern 
A)  infant's age 
B)  duration of dosing 
C)  measurement of the infant's plasma drug concentration 
D)  drug's exposure index 
E)  infant's feeding pattern

Question 12

A new mother was away from her infant longer than planned and could not nurse her baby until she returned 6 hours later. Which of the following problems is she most likely to experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  a breast infection 
B)  engorgement 
C)  plugged ducts 
D)  sore nipples 
E)  mastitis 
A)  a breast infection 
B)  engorgement 
C)  plugged ducts 
D)  sore nipples 
E)  mastitis

Question 13

In most cases, symptoms of an infant's adverse reaction to an offending food will improve after the food has been removed from the mother's diet for _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 to 5 days 
B)  5 to 7 days 
C)  2 to 3 weeks 
D)  a month 
E)  5 to 6 weeks 
A)  3 to 5 days 
B)  5 to 7 days 
C)  2 to 3 weeks 
D)  a month 
E)  5 to 6 weeks

Question 14

Human immunodeficiency virus can be transmitted from the mother to the infant through breastfeeding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Alcohol is transferred from the mother to the infant through her breast milk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The mother of a late-preterm infant visits her physician because she is concerned she does not have adequate milk supply. How does her infant affect her milk supply, and what is the recommended course of action to help increase her supply of milk?

Accepted Answer

Milk production relies on adequate suckl

Question 17

The composition of milk from mothers who deliver preterm infants is higher in _____ and slightly lower in _____ content compared to the milk of mothers who deliver full-term infants.

Accepted Answer

A)  protein and energy; lactose 
B)  lactose; protein and energy 
C)  lactose and protein; energy 
D)  energy; protein and lactose 
E)  protein; energy and lactose 
A)  protein and energy; lactose 
B)  lactose; protein and energy 
C)  lactose and protein; energy 
D)  energy; protein and lactose 
E)  protein; energy and lactose

Question 18

A lactating woman experiences localized pain in a red, hot, swollen area on the right breast and has a tender lump. She also experiences fever and flu-like symptoms. Which of the following conditions is she suffering from?

Accepted Answer

A)  plugged ducts 
B)  breast abscess 
C)  engorgement 
D)  mastitis 
E)  sore nipples 
A)  plugged ducts 
B)  breast abscess 
C)  engorgement 
D)  mastitis 
E)  sore nipples

Question 19

One effective treatment for a plugged duct is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  use cabbage leaves 
B)  completely empty the breast 
C)  stop nursing and use a breast pump exclusively 
D)  take extra vitamin D 
E)  have a glass of red wine daily 
A)  use cabbage leaves 
B)  completely empty the breast 
C)  stop nursing and use a breast pump exclusively 
D)  take extra vitamin D 
E)  have a glass of red wine daily

Question 20

Milk banks store donated milk in plastic containers because _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  they expedite shipping 
B)  they are less costly than glass 
C)  they keep white blood cells found in breast milk intact 
D)  it is easier to express milk into plastic containers 
E)  they inhibit the growth of any bacteria in the milk 
A)  they expedite shipping 
B)  they are less costly than glass 
C)  they keep white blood cells found in breast milk intact 
D)  it is easier to express milk into plastic containers 
E)  they inhibit the growth of any bacteria in the milk

Suboptimal breastfeeding can lead to jaundice because it can _____.

Severe nipple pain, the presence of nipple fissures, and pain that persists throughout a feeding are normal and do not require medical attention.

The condition characterized by milk streaming from the breast as feeding begins is called _____.

A lactating woman suffers from nausea, morning sickness, and flatulence. Which herbal tea would you recommend to her to ease her symptoms?

The best way to prevent sore nipples is to _____.

A nursing mom should avoid cabbage and legumes because they have the potential to cause gas in the baby.

Medicinal herbs are regulated as dietary supplements and are tested for safety and efficacy.

List at least four major program components of the Rush Mothers' Milk Club.

Large doses of St. John's wort decrease prolactin levels in women. This could potentially _____.

The Rush Mothers' Milk Club program uses a team approach to feeding very low-birthweight infants their own mothers' milk.

The ultimate test of drug safety for an infant is the _____ and any side effects on the infant.

A new mother was away from her infant longer than planned and could not nurse her baby until she returned 6 hours later. Which of the following problems is she most likely to experience?

In most cases, symptoms of an infant's adverse reaction to an offending food will improve after the food has been removed from the mother's diet for _____.

Human immunodeficiency virus can be transmitted from the mother to the infant through breastfeeding.

Alcohol is transferred from the mother to the infant through her breast milk.

The mother of a late-preterm infant visits her physician because she is concerned she does not have adequate milk supply. How does her infant affect her milk supply, and what is the recommended course of action to help increase her supply of milk?

The composition of milk from mothers who deliver preterm infants is higher in _ and slightly lower in _ content compared to the milk of mothers who deliver full-term infants.

A lactating woman experiences localized pain in a red, hot, swollen area on the right breast and has a tender lump. She also experiences fever and flu-like symptoms. Which of the following conditions is she suffering from?

One effective treatment for a plugged duct is to _____.

Milk banks store donated milk in plastic containers because _____.

Nutrition Basics

Preconception Nutrition

Preconception Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Pregnancy

Nutrition During Pregnancy: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Lactation

Infant Nutrition

Infant Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adolescent Nutrition

Adolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adult Nutrition

Adult Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition and Older Adults

Nutrition and Older Adults: Conditions and Interventions

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Exam 7: Nutrition During Lactation: Conditions and Interventions

Suboptimal breastfeeding can lead to jaundice because it can _____.

Severe nipple pain, the presence of nipple fissures, and pain that persists throughout a feeding are normal and do not require medical attention.

The condition characterized by milk streaming from the breast as feeding begins is called _____.

A lactating woman suffers from nausea, morning sickness, and flatulence. Which herbal tea would you recommend to her to ease her symptoms?

The best way to prevent sore nipples is to _____.

A nursing mom should avoid cabbage and legumes because they have the potential to cause gas in the baby.

Medicinal herbs are regulated as dietary supplements and are tested for safety and efficacy.

List at least four major program components of the Rush Mothers' Milk Club.

Large doses of St. John's wort decrease prolactin levels in women. This could potentially _____.

The Rush Mothers' Milk Club program uses a team approach to feeding very low-birthweight infants their own mothers' milk.

The ultimate test of drug safety for an infant is the _____ and any side effects on the infant.

A new mother was away from her infant longer than planned and could not nurse her baby until she returned 6 hours later. Which of the following problems is she most likely to experience?

In most cases, symptoms of an infant's adverse reaction to an offending food will improve after the food has been removed from the mother's diet for _____.

Human immunodeficiency virus can be transmitted from the mother to the infant through breastfeeding.

Alcohol is transferred from the mother to the infant through her breast milk.

The mother of a late-preterm infant visits her physician because she is concerned she does not have adequate milk supply. How does her infant affect her milk supply, and what is the recommended course of action to help increase her supply of milk?

The composition of milk from mothers who deliver preterm infants is higher in _____ and slightly lower in _____ content compared to the milk of mothers who deliver full-term infants.

A lactating woman experiences localized pain in a red, hot, swollen area on the right breast and has a tender lump. She also experiences fever and flu-like symptoms. Which of the following conditions is she suffering from?

One effective treatment for a plugged duct is to _____.

Milk banks store donated milk in plastic containers because _____.

Nutrition Basics

Preconception Nutrition

Preconception Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Pregnancy

Nutrition During Pregnancy: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Lactation

Infant Nutrition

Infant Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adolescent Nutrition

Adolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adult Nutrition

Adult Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition and Older Adults

Nutrition and Older Adults: Conditions and Interventions

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The composition of milk from mothers who deliver preterm infants is higher in _ and slightly lower in _ content compared to the milk of mothers who deliver full-term infants.