Question 1

Which of the following reflexes help an infant to position herself to breastfeed?

Accepted Answer

A)  gagging reflex and rooting reflex 
B)  oral search reflex and rooting reflex 
C)  oral search reflex and feeding reflex 
D)  feeding reflex and rooting reflex 
A)  gagging reflex and rooting reflex 
B)  oral search reflex and rooting reflex 
C)  oral search reflex and feeding reflex 
D)  feeding reflex and rooting reflex B

Question 2

The mother should hear _____ sounds when the infant is breastfeeding and in the proper position.

Accepted Answer

A)  swallowing 
B)  coughing 
C)  smacking 
D)  clicking 
E)  little or no 
A)  swallowing 
B)  coughing 
C)  smacking 
D)  clicking 
E)  little or no A

Question 3

Which statement correctly describes milk production?

Accepted Answer

A)  The amount of milk produced is the same regardless of the number of infants being nursed. 
B)  Milk production is triggered only when the breast is empty of milk. 
C)  Women with smaller breasts have a reduced capacity for milk production. 
D)  Milk production is highest in the days following birth and decreases thereafter. 
E)  Milk production is triggered by the removal of milk from the breast. 
A)  The amount of milk produced is the same regardless of the number of infants being nursed. 
B)  Milk production is triggered only when the breast is empty of milk. 
C)  Women with smaller breasts have a reduced capacity for milk production. 
D)  Milk production is highest in the days following birth and decreases thereafter. 
E)  Milk production is triggered by the removal of milk from the breast. E

Question 4

Latching on refers to the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  infant grasping the mother's breast with her hand before beginning to suckle 
B)  mother holding her nipple in her hand to increase the production of milk 
C)  smacking and slurping sound made by an infant while feeding 
D)  absorption of minerals present in the human milk during digestion 
E)  process of helping the infant attach onto the breast for an optimal feeding position 
A)  infant grasping the mother's breast with her hand before beginning to suckle 
B)  mother holding her nipple in her hand to increase the production of milk 
C)  smacking and slurping sound made by an infant while feeding 
D)  absorption of minerals present in the human milk during digestion 
E)  process of helping the infant attach onto the breast for an optimal feeding position

Question 5

Colostrum is higher in _____ and lower in _____ than mature milk.

Accepted Answer

A)  protein; water 
B)  fat; protein 
C)  water; protein 
D)  carbohydrate and fat; protein 
E)  protein; carbohydrate and fat 
A)  protein; water 
B)  fat; protein 
C)  water; protein 
D)  carbohydrate and fat; protein 
E)  protein; carbohydrate and fat

Question 6

Which component of human milk is responsible for the phagocytosis of bacteria and the production of complement proteins?

Accepted Answer

A)  whey proteins 
B)  epithelial cells 
C)  macrophages 
D)  B-lymphocytes 
E)  immunoglobins 
A)  whey proteins 
B)  epithelial cells 
C)  macrophages 
D)  B-lymphocytes 
E)  immunoglobins

Question 7

One of the nutritional benefits of breastfeeding is that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  human milk contains few protein-bound minerals, making it more digestible for the infant 
B)  the balance of nutrients in human milk matches requirements needed for the growth of infants 
C)  infants need no additional fluids other than water when breastfeeding 
D)  human milk provides very low amounts of lipids 
E)  the high protein content in human milk provides immature kidneys with nitrogen 
A)  human milk contains few protein-bound minerals, making it more digestible for the infant 
B)  the balance of nutrients in human milk matches requirements needed for the growth of infants 
C)  infants need no additional fluids other than water when breastfeeding 
D)  human milk provides very low amounts of lipids 
E)  the high protein content in human milk provides immature kidneys with nitrogen

Question 8

Prolactin is a hormone that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulates the breast tissue to release oxytocin 
B)  stimulates mammary gland development 
C)  decreases estrogen production 
D)  stimulates milk production 
E)  stimulates development of breast tissue 
A)  stimulates the breast tissue to release oxytocin 
B)  stimulates mammary gland development 
C)  decreases estrogen production 
D)  stimulates milk production 
E)  stimulates development of breast tissue

Question 9

Hindmilk has a _____ content than foremilk.

Accepted Answer

A)  lower calorie and higher lactose 
B)  higher lactose and higher fat 
C)  higher fat and higher calorie 
D)  higher calorie and higher lactose 
E)  lower fat and higher calorie 
A)  lower calorie and higher lactose 
B)  higher lactose and higher fat 
C)  higher fat and higher calorie 
D)  higher calorie and higher lactose 
E)  lower fat and higher calorie

Question 10

Ria is a breastfeeding mother. She does not have exposure to sunlight. Her doctor warned that her infant may develop hypocalcemia or rickets. Identify the nutrient that is deficient in her breast milk.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin D 
B)  vitamin A 
C)  whey proteins 
D)  oligosaccharides 
E)  cholesterol 
A)  vitamin D 
B)  vitamin A 
C)  whey proteins 
D)  oligosaccharides 
E)  cholesterol

Question 11

Define the term infant colic and explain what can be done to alleviate the condition.

Accepted Answer

Infant colic is defined as crying for mo

Question 12

The predominant secretory immunoglobin in human milk is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  sIgA 
B)  sIgE 
C)  sIgG 
D)  sIgM 
E)  sIgD 
A)  sIgA 
B)  sIgE 
C)  sIgG 
D)  sIgM 
E)  sIgD

Question 13

Which component of human milk forms a soft, easily digestible curd?

Accepted Answer

A)  copper 
B)  vitamin K 
C)  whey protein 
D)  casein 
E)  iron 
A)  copper 
B)  vitamin K 
C)  whey protein 
D)  casein 
E)  iron

Question 14

Which of the following vitamins' content in human milk is least influenced by maternal diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  riboflavin 
B)  thiamin 
C)  folate 
D)  vitamin B6 
E)  vitamin B12 
A)  riboflavin 
B)  thiamin 
C)  folate 
D)  vitamin B6 
E)  vitamin B12

Question 15

Which of the following is an iron carrier protein in human milk that provides immunological benefits?

Accepted Answer

A)  casein 
B)  immunoglobulin 
C)  isozyme 
D)  lactoferrin 
E)  myoglobin 
A)  casein 
B)  immunoglobulin 
C)  isozyme 
D)  lactoferrin 
E)  myoglobin

Question 16

With regard to onsite childcare, current federal law _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  prohibits a woman from being fired if she breastfeeds while on a break 
B)  protects a woman's right to breastfeed anywhere on federal property that she is authorized to be 
C)  prohibits a woman from being fired if she breastfeeds while at lunch 
D)  provides tax credits to employers who provide lactation services 
E)  establishes minimum standards for breast pump safety 
A)  prohibits a woman from being fired if she breastfeeds while on a break 
B)  protects a woman's right to breastfeed anywhere on federal property that she is authorized to be 
C)  prohibits a woman from being fired if she breastfeeds while at lunch 
D)  provides tax credits to employers who provide lactation services 
E)  establishes minimum standards for breast pump safety

Question 17

A woman was not planning to breastfeed because she felt her breasts were small and they would not produce enough milk. Which of the following statements contradicts her assumption?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inadequate food intake by the mother decreases the quantity of milk, not the quality. 
B)  A woman with small breasts can produce the same amount of milk as a woman with large breasts. 
C)  Eating a diet rich in refined grains would best support adequate milk production. 
D)  Drinking more water and milk products would make up for the smaller breast tissue. 
E)  If she chooses to breastfeed, she must also use a human milk supplement to ensure her infant receives enough milk. 
A)  Inadequate food intake by the mother decreases the quantity of milk, not the quality. 
B)  A woman with small breasts can produce the same amount of milk as a woman with large breasts. 
C)  Eating a diet rich in refined grains would best support adequate milk production. 
D)  Drinking more water and milk products would make up for the smaller breast tissue. 
E)  If she chooses to breastfeed, she must also use a human milk supplement to ensure her infant receives enough milk.

Question 18

Which benefit is least likely to occur as a result of breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

A)  minimized postpartum blood loss 
B)  return of uterus to nonpregnant size 
C)  decreased risk of breast and ovarian cancer in young nursing mothers 
D)  increased self-confidence in mothers 
E)  increased fertility 
A)  minimized postpartum blood loss 
B)  return of uterus to nonpregnant size 
C)  decreased risk of breast and ovarian cancer in young nursing mothers 
D)  increased self-confidence in mothers 
E)  increased fertility

Question 19

Lactose is a component of milk that is made in the _____ cells and secreted into ducts by the process of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  secretory; transcytosis 
B)  myoepithelial; diffusion 
C)  secretory; exocytosis 
D)  myoepithelial; exocytosis 
E)  secretory; diffusion 
A)  secretory; transcytosis 
B)  myoepithelial; diffusion 
C)  secretory; exocytosis 
D)  myoepithelial; exocytosis 
E)  secretory; diffusion

Question 20

The functional units of the mammary gland are the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  alveoli 
B)  nipples 
C)  myoepithelial cells 
D)  lobes 
E)  areolas 
A)  alveoli 
B)  nipples 
C)  myoepithelial cells 
D)  lobes 
E)  areolas

Which of the following reflexes help an infant to position herself to breastfeed?

The mother should hear _____ sounds when the infant is breastfeeding and in the proper position.

Which statement correctly describes milk production?

Latching on refers to the _____.

Colostrum is higher in _ and lower in _ than mature milk.

Which component of human milk is responsible for the phagocytosis of bacteria and the production of complement proteins?

One of the nutritional benefits of breastfeeding is that _____.

Prolactin is a hormone that _____.

Hindmilk has a _____ content than foremilk.

Ria is a breastfeeding mother. She does not have exposure to sunlight. Her doctor warned that her infant may develop hypocalcemia or rickets. Identify the nutrient that is deficient in her breast milk.

Define the term infant colic and explain what can be done to alleviate the condition.

The predominant secretory immunoglobin in human milk is _____.

Which component of human milk forms a soft, easily digestible curd?

Which of the following vitamins' content in human milk is least influenced by maternal diet?

Which of the following is an iron carrier protein in human milk that provides immunological benefits?

With regard to onsite childcare, current federal law _____.

A woman was not planning to breastfeed because she felt her breasts were small and they would not produce enough milk. Which of the following statements contradicts her assumption?

Which benefit is least likely to occur as a result of breastfeeding?

Lactose is a component of milk that is made in the _ cells and secreted into ducts by the process of _.

The functional units of the mammary gland are the _____.

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Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition

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Adult Nutrition

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Exam 6: Nutrition During Lactation

Which of the following reflexes help an infant to position herself to breastfeed?

The mother should hear _____ sounds when the infant is breastfeeding and in the proper position.

Which statement correctly describes milk production?

Latching on refers to the _____.

Colostrum is higher in _____ and lower in _____ than mature milk.

Which component of human milk is responsible for the phagocytosis of bacteria and the production of complement proteins?

One of the nutritional benefits of breastfeeding is that _____.

Prolactin is a hormone that _____.

Hindmilk has a _____ content than foremilk.

Ria is a breastfeeding mother. She does not have exposure to sunlight. Her doctor warned that her infant may develop hypocalcemia or rickets. Identify the nutrient that is deficient in her breast milk.

Define the term infant colic and explain what can be done to alleviate the condition.

The predominant secretory immunoglobin in human milk is _____.

Which component of human milk forms a soft, easily digestible curd?

Which of the following vitamins' content in human milk is least influenced by maternal diet?

Which of the following is an iron carrier protein in human milk that provides immunological benefits?

With regard to onsite childcare, current federal law _____.

A woman was not planning to breastfeed because she felt her breasts were small and they would not produce enough milk. Which of the following statements contradicts her assumption?

Which benefit is least likely to occur as a result of breastfeeding?

Lactose is a component of milk that is made in the _____ cells and secreted into ducts by the process of _____.

The functional units of the mammary gland are the _____.

Nutrition Basics

Preconception Nutrition

Preconception Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Pregnancy

Nutrition During Pregnancy: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Lactation: Conditions and Interventions

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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Colostrum is higher in _ and lower in _ than mature milk.

Lactose is a component of milk that is made in the _ cells and secreted into ducts by the process of _.