CLC Practice Exam #2 Questions & Answers(rated A+)

CLC Practice Exam #2 Questions & Answers(rated A+) A useful definition of colic is: a) Any prolonged crying with no discernible reason b) Occurs before 3 months, lasts at least 3 hours/day, 3 times a week c) Crying that occurs despite the baby being full and dry d) Hard crying that can be soothed by breastfeeding - ANSWER b) Occurs before 3 months, lasts at least 3 hours/day, 3 times a week Which of the following has been shown to have a negative effect on the milk production of a mother who is pumping long-term for her preterm infant? a) N pumping for 5 hours at night b) Length of time infant stays in the hospital c) Severity of the infant's condition d) Storage capacity of the mother's breast - ANSWER b) Length of time infant stays in the hospital In comparison to mature milk, weaning milk: a) Has a decreased amount of lactose b) Has a decreased amount of fat c) Has a decreased amount of iron d) Has a decreased amount of lactoferrin - ANSWER a) Has a decreased amount of lactose You are encouraging your employer to consider developing a lactation station at your place of employment. Which of the following is the most important when considering what mothers need in order to take advantage of this perk? a) An area where they can store milk and wash pump parts b) A private, comfortable area for them to utilize c) A hospital grade pump for the mothers to use d) A supportive environment and time to pump - ANSWER d) A supportive environment and time to pump In asking first time mothers to describe their breastfeeding experiences which of the following statements did they include? a) Their partners were described as "necessary" to their experience b) Exclusive breastfeeding was considered "essential" c) Mothers said they just couldn't believe their HCP's reassurance about their milk supply d) It was difficult to understand their baby's cues - ANSWER d) It was difficult to understand their baby's cues The most common reason for African American women choosing to not breastfeed has been cited as: a) Having to nurse in public b) Concerns about substance use