Question 1

Women who pump milk _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  are only able to pump one breast at a time 
B)  may increase prolactin expression by hand pumping rather than electric pumping 
C)  on average require 3 pumping sessions per day to stimulate adequate milk production 
D)  are encouraged to pump early and often to obtain an adequate milk supply 
E)  are less likely to experience insufficient milk production than women who breastfeed 
A)  are only able to pump one breast at a time 
B)  may increase prolactin expression by hand pumping rather than electric pumping 
C)  on average require 3 pumping sessions per day to stimulate adequate milk production 
D)  are encouraged to pump early and often to obtain an adequate milk supply 
E)  are less likely to experience insufficient milk production than women who breastfeed

Question 2

The cyclic release of the two hormones _____ and _____  governs breast development during puberty.

Accepted Answer

A)  prolactin; oxytocin 
B)  progesterone; estrogen 
C)  prolactin; estrogen 
D)  progesterone; oxytocin 
E)  testosterone; progesterone 
A)  prolactin; oxytocin 
B)  progesterone; estrogen 
C)  prolactin; estrogen 
D)  progesterone; oxytocin 
E)  testosterone; progesterone

Question 3

Human milk is needed by the majority of healthy infants for approximately the first _____ months.

Accepted Answer

A)  6 
B)  8 
C)  10 
D)  12 
E)  18 
A)  6 
B)  8 
C)  10 
D)  12 
E)  18

Question 4

To avoid damage to the ductal system, which incision would you recommend for a woman undergoing breast reduction surgery?

Accepted Answer

A)  an incision around the lower part of the breast 
B)  an incision in the middle of the breast 
C)  an incision around the nipple (periareolar incision) 
D)  an incision around the lower part of the breast and around the nipple 
E)  an incision between the breasts 
A)  an incision around the lower part of the breast 
B)  an incision in the middle of the breast 
C)  an incision around the nipple (periareolar incision) 
D)  an incision around the lower part of the breast and around the nipple 
E)  an incision between the breasts

Question 5

Milk fat comes from _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  proteins from the mother's blood 
B)  new milk sugars produced in the breast 
C)  triglycerides produced by the placenta 
D)  triglycerides produced by the placenta and new fatty acids produced in the breast 
E)  triglycerides from the mother's blood and new fatty acids produced in the breast 
A)  proteins from the mother's blood 
B)  new milk sugars produced in the breast 
C)  triglycerides produced by the placenta 
D)  triglycerides produced by the placenta and new fatty acids produced in the breast 
E)  triglycerides from the mother's blood and new fatty acids produced in the breast

Question 6

Describe how the WIC program supports breastfeeding.

Accepted Answer

In 1989, Congress mandated (Public Law 1

Question 7

Individual fatty acids and other milk components that result from the digestion of human milk are antimicrobial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A young woman comes to your office for a lactation consultation complaining that her 1-month-old baby has colic and slow weight gain. Her baby requires 6 to 7 diaper changes each day and suffers from diarrhea. She tells you that she allows the baby to nurse equally on each breast; she is desperate for help and asks your advice on what to do. A 24-hour diet history provides the following information about her eating habits.
Breakfast:        cereal, milk, banana, and walnut pieces; sometimes she has eggs
Lunch:             peanut butter sandwich, salad, and grapes with a glass of milk
Dinner:            fish or chicken, vegetables, potato or rice, applesauce, and milk
Snacks:            change daily but she likes trail mix because it is easy to eat when nursing
 
What is likely happening to this baby and causing the diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

A)  The baby is not latched on properly. 
B)  The mother is not producing enough breast milk. 
C)  The baby is getting too much foremilk and not enough hindmilk. 
D)  The baby has a poor suckle. 
E)  The baby is lactose intolerant. 
A)  The baby is not latched on properly. 
B)  The mother is not producing enough breast milk. 
C)  The baby is getting too much foremilk and not enough hindmilk. 
D)  The baby has a poor suckle. 
E)  The baby is lactose intolerant.

Question 9

Identify the mineral whose rare deficiency causes dermatitis or intractable diaper rash in infants.

Accepted Answer

A)  copper 
B)  iron 
C)  selenium 
D)  calcium 
E)  zinc 
A)  copper 
B)  iron 
C)  selenium 
D)  calcium 
E)  zinc

Question 10

Which agency or organization monitors maternity practices and policies related to breastfeeding support in hospitals and birthing centers with the Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care survey?

Accepted Answer

A)  U.S. Surgeon General 
B)  Health Resources and Services Administration 
C)  UCLA Center for Healthier Children 
D)  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
E)  Wellstart International 
A)  U.S. Surgeon General 
B)  Health Resources and Services Administration 
C)  UCLA Center for Healthier Children 
D)  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
E)  Wellstart International

Women who pump milk _____.

The cyclic release of the two hormones _ and _ governs breast development during puberty.

Human milk is needed by the majority of healthy infants for approximately the first _____ months.

To avoid damage to the ductal system, which incision would you recommend for a woman undergoing breast reduction surgery?

Milk fat comes from _____.

Describe how the WIC program supports breastfeeding.

Individual fatty acids and other milk components that result from the digestion of human milk are antimicrobial.

Identify the mineral whose rare deficiency causes dermatitis or intractable diaper rash in infants.

Which agency or organization monitors maternity practices and policies related to breastfeeding support in hospitals and birthing centers with the Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care survey?

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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Exam 6: Nutrition During Lactation

Women who pump milk _____.

The cyclic release of the two hormones _____ and _____ governs breast development during puberty.

Human milk is needed by the majority of healthy infants for approximately the first _____ months.

To avoid damage to the ductal system, which incision would you recommend for a woman undergoing breast reduction surgery?

Milk fat comes from _____.

Describe how the WIC program supports breastfeeding.

Individual fatty acids and other milk components that result from the digestion of human milk are antimicrobial.

Identify the mineral whose rare deficiency causes dermatitis or intractable diaper rash in infants.

Which agency or organization monitors maternity practices and policies related to breastfeeding support in hospitals and birthing centers with the Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care survey?

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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The cyclic release of the two hormones _ and _ governs breast development during puberty.