Question 1

It is necessary to STOP nursing with mastitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Neonatal jaundice is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical intervention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A new mother goes to the mall shopping with her friends.She is gone longer than planned and is not able to nurse her baby until she returns 6 hours later.What is the most likely problem she will have?

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 4

Which of the following would NOT be considered a common condition that is experienced by a woman who is breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

A) Sore nipples 
B) Engorgement 
C) Mastitis 
D) Plugged ducts 
E) All of the above are common problems. 
A) Sore nipples 
B) Engorgement 
C) Mastitis 
D) Plugged ducts 
E) All of the above are common problems.

Question 5

What is a possible reason that breastfeeding may prevent allergies?

Accepted Answer

A) Influence on gut microbial flora 
B) Transfer of maternal immunity 
C) Transfer of maternal fatty acids and IGA in breast milk 
D) Low content of allergens 
E) All of the above 
A) Influence on gut microbial flora 
B) Transfer of maternal immunity 
C) Transfer of maternal fatty acids and IGA in breast milk 
D) Low content of allergens 
E) All of the above

Question 6

The recommendation for use of herbal teas in nursing women is:

Accepted Answer

A) choose teas using herbs for essence. 
B) choose natural teas. 
C) choose synthetic teas. 
D) choose teas that have traditional uses dating back thousands of years. 
E) choose whatever tea is preferred;all tea is safe. 
A) choose teas using herbs for essence. 
B) choose natural teas. 
C) choose synthetic teas. 
D) choose teas that have traditional uses dating back thousands of years. 
E) choose whatever tea is preferred;all tea is safe.

Question 7

Alcohol has been found to be a "galactologue" that facilitates milk let-down and helps aid milk insufficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following would be considered a minor risk factor for severe hyperbilirubinemia?

Accepted Answer

A) Maternal age 41 weeks 
D) Formula feeding an infant 
E) Male gender 
A) Maternal age 41 weeks 
D) Formula feeding an infant 
E) Male gender

Question 9

For women with a family history of peanut allergy,exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for 4 months.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Drinking one cup of coffee results in hyperactivity in all infants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Your best friend had a baby 3 months ago and is anxious to go "out on the town" with her friends.She is still breastfeeding,but would like to be able to have some drinks.What advice would you give her?

Accepted Answer

A) It is okay to drink while nursing because it actually helps babies sleep. 
B) It is okay to drink while nursing because it increases breast milk production. 
C) Pump your milk immediately after drinking and it will be eliminated from your body. 
D) Pump milk before going out and use that until the alcohol has been cleared from your system. 
E) Drink only beer because babies tolerate it. 
A) It is okay to drink while nursing because it actually helps babies sleep. 
B) It is okay to drink while nursing because it increases breast milk production. 
C) Pump your milk immediately after drinking and it will be eliminated from your body. 
D) Pump milk before going out and use that until the alcohol has been cleared from your system. 
E) Drink only beer because babies tolerate it.

Question 12

Which of the following would NOT be a symptom of an infant suffering from an excess of caffeine?

Accepted Answer

A) Colic 
B) Hyperactivity 
C) Wakefulness 
D) Diarrhea 
E) Fussiness 
A) Colic 
B) Hyperactivity 
C) Wakefulness 
D) Diarrhea 
E) Fussiness

Question 13

What would be the best thing to do if you suspected your breastfed baby was responding adversely to milk in your diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Switch to a lactose-free formula and see if the symptoms go away. 
B) Eliminate milk from your diet and monitor the baby for changes. 
C) Eliminate strong-flavored vegetables,onions,and garlic from your diet because they can cause the same problems in babies. 
D) All of the above would be good things to do. 
E) a and c only 
A) Switch to a lactose-free formula and see if the symptoms go away. 
B) Eliminate milk from your diet and monitor the baby for changes. 
C) Eliminate strong-flavored vegetables,onions,and garlic from your diet because they can cause the same problems in babies. 
D) All of the above would be good things to do. 
E) a and c only

Question 14

Milk banks store donated milk in plastic containers because it _____.

Accepted Answer

A) expedites shipping 
B) is less costly than glass 
C) keeps white blood cells found in breast milk intact 
D) is easier to express milk into plastic containers 
A) expedites shipping 
B) is less costly than glass 
C) keeps white blood cells found in breast milk intact 
D) is easier to express milk into plastic containers

Question 15

A lactation consultant is observing a new mom breastfeeding and notices that the baby is making smacking and clicking sounds as she sucks.This tells her that:

Accepted Answer

A) the baby is eating well and has a strong suckle. 
B) the baby has a cleft palate and should be closely followed. 
C) the baby is not latched on correctly and this may increase the risk of sore nipples. 
D) this is just a noisy baby. 
E) Noise is not an indicator of anything. 
A) the baby is eating well and has a strong suckle. 
B) the baby has a cleft palate and should be closely followed. 
C) the baby is not latched on correctly and this may increase the risk of sore nipples. 
D) this is just a noisy baby. 
E) Noise is not an indicator of anything.

Question 16

Once growth is established in preterm infants,the infants' nutritional needs exceed the content of human milk for which of the following nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A) Phosphorus 
B) Calcium 
C) Vitamin D 
D) Vitamin C 
E) All of the above 
A) Phosphorus 
B) Calcium 
C) Vitamin D 
D) Vitamin C 
E) All of the above

Question 17

A woman with mastitis should continue to nurse her baby.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A breastfeeding mother asks you if alcohol can be eliminated from her breast milk by pumping immediately after drinking a few glasses of wine.What would you tell her?

Accepted Answer

A) Yes;in fact,discarding your breast milk is a good thing to do if you would like to drink while breastfeeding. 
B) Yes;pumping will help,but you need to pump for the next 24 hours and discard any milk that you collect. 
C) No;your breast milk will still contain alcohol;you will need to wait 1 hour per alcoholic beverage and then pump the milk and discard it to be safe. 
D) No;the alcohol will still be in the breast milk and will clear from the milk as soon as it clears from the blood stream: roughly 2 to 3 hours per drink for a 120-pound woman. 
E) None of the above will help eliminate alcohol from breast milk. 
A) Yes;in fact,discarding your breast milk is a good thing to do if you would like to drink while breastfeeding. 
B) Yes;pumping will help,but you need to pump for the next 24 hours and discard any milk that you collect. 
C) No;your breast milk will still contain alcohol;you will need to wait 1 hour per alcoholic beverage and then pump the milk and discard it to be safe. 
D) No;the alcohol will still be in the breast milk and will clear from the milk as soon as it clears from the blood stream: roughly 2 to 3 hours per drink for a 120-pound woman. 
E) None of the above will help eliminate alcohol from breast milk.

Question 19

What advice would be helpful for a first-time mom who would like to know how to prevent a decrease in milk production?

Accepted Answer

A) Relax and avoid stress. 
B) Breastfeed or pump frequently. 
C) Completely empty your breasts at each feeding,either by nursing or pumping. 
D) All of the above 
E) a and c only 
A) Relax and avoid stress. 
B) Breastfeed or pump frequently. 
C) Completely empty your breasts at each feeding,either by nursing or pumping. 
D) All of the above 
E) a and c only

Question 20

The purpose of a human milk bank is to:

Accepted Answer

A) provide a place to donate milk for women whose supply exceeds the demands of their infants. 
B) provide human milk to infants who cannot be breastfed by their mothers. 
C) allow women to "keep their figure" by using a pump instead of allowing the child to nurse. 
D) All of the above 
E) a and b only 
A) provide a place to donate milk for women whose supply exceeds the demands of their infants. 
B) provide human milk to infants who cannot be breastfed by their mothers. 
C) allow women to "keep their figure" by using a pump instead of allowing the child to nurse. 
D) All of the above 
E) a and b only

It is necessary to STOP nursing with mastitis.

Neonatal jaundice is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical intervention.

A new mother goes to the mall shopping with her friends.She is gone longer than planned and is not able to nurse her baby until she returns 6 hours later.What is the most likely problem she will have?

Which of the following would NOT be considered a common condition that is experienced by a woman who is breastfeeding?

What is a possible reason that breastfeeding may prevent allergies?

The recommendation for use of herbal teas in nursing women is:

Alcohol has been found to be a "galactologue" that facilitates milk let-down and helps aid milk insufficiency.

Which of the following would be considered a minor risk factor for severe hyperbilirubinemia?

For women with a family history of peanut allergy,exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for 4 months.

Drinking one cup of coffee results in hyperactivity in all infants.

Your best friend had a baby 3 months ago and is anxious to go "out on the town" with her friends.She is still breastfeeding,but would like to be able to have some drinks.What advice would you give her?

Which of the following would NOT be a symptom of an infant suffering from an excess of caffeine?

What would be the best thing to do if you suspected your breastfed baby was responding adversely to milk in your diet?

Milk banks store donated milk in plastic containers because it _____.

A lactation consultant is observing a new mom breastfeeding and notices that the baby is making smacking and clicking sounds as she sucks.This tells her that:

Once growth is established in preterm infants,the infants' nutritional needs exceed the content of human milk for which of the following nutrients?

A woman with mastitis should continue to nurse her baby.

A breastfeeding mother asks you if alcohol can be eliminated from her breast milk by pumping immediately after drinking a few glasses of wine.What would you tell her?

What advice would be helpful for a first-time mom who would like to know how to prevent a decrease in milk production?

The purpose of a human milk bank is to:

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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

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Exam 7: Nutrition During Lactation: Conditions and Interventions

It is necessary to STOP nursing with mastitis.

Neonatal jaundice is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical intervention.

A new mother goes to the mall shopping with her friends.She is gone longer than planned and is not able to nurse her baby until she returns 6 hours later.What is the most likely problem she will have?

Which of the following would NOT be considered a common condition that is experienced by a woman who is breastfeeding?

What is a possible reason that breastfeeding may prevent allergies?

The recommendation for use of herbal teas in nursing women is:

Alcohol has been found to be a "galactologue" that facilitates milk let-down and helps aid milk insufficiency.

Which of the following would be considered a minor risk factor for severe hyperbilirubinemia?

For women with a family history of peanut allergy,exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for 4 months.

Drinking one cup of coffee results in hyperactivity in all infants.

Your best friend had a baby 3 months ago and is anxious to go "out on the town" with her friends.She is still breastfeeding,but would like to be able to have some drinks.What advice would you give her?

Which of the following would NOT be a symptom of an infant suffering from an excess of caffeine?

What would be the best thing to do if you suspected your breastfed baby was responding adversely to milk in your diet?

Milk banks store donated milk in plastic containers because it _____.

A lactation consultant is observing a new mom breastfeeding and notices that the baby is making smacking and clicking sounds as she sucks.This tells her that:

Once growth is established in preterm infants,the infants' nutritional needs exceed the content of human milk for which of the following nutrients?

A woman with mastitis should continue to nurse her baby.

A breastfeeding mother asks you if alcohol can be eliminated from her breast milk by pumping immediately after drinking a few glasses of wine.What would you tell her?

What advice would be helpful for a first-time mom who would like to know how to prevent a decrease in milk production?

The purpose of a human milk bank is to:

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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