CLC Practice Exam #3 __ Questions & Answers
Which of the following breast surgeries will likely cause the most
breastfeeding problems?
a) Biopsy of a benign lump in the supper outer quadrant of the breast
b) Removal of a benign lump, 2 cm by 3 cm just above the areola
c) Breast augmentation using a periareolar incision
d) Breast reduction surgery using the pedicle technique ✔️Ans -d) Breast
reduction surgery using the pedicle technique
A pediatric practice sends out a questionnaire to 245 mothers in its practice
that are using a certain parenting program which advocates scheduled
feedings. The results of their survey indicate that 68% of the mothers using
this program breastfeed their infants at least 6 months which is higher than
the national average. Assuming all the following are true, which indicates a
bias that may impact the results of the study?
a) The author of the program develops and administers the questionnaire
b) Mothers in this practice are given a pump as a baby gift
c) Mothers are all signed up for the infant formula "Sunshine" Club
d) All the mothers were given the questionnaire at 6 months postpartum
✔️Ans -a) The author of the program develops and administers the
questionnaire
The Tail of Spence has which of the following characteristics?
a) Will appear after primary engorgement is over
b) Is unilateral in the majority of omwne
c) Can be diagnosed after 20 weeks of gestation
d) Is connected to the primary breast tissue ✔️Ans -d) Is connected to the
primary breast tissue
What is the most common reason for an infant to be diagnosed with FTT?
a) Nipple or breast abnormalities of the mother
b) Infant with oral motor dysfunction
c) Infant with low body tone
d) Mismanagement of breastfeeding ✔️Ans -d) Mismanagement of
breastfeeding
, Under which condition would a mother with TB NOT be allowed to provide
breast milk to her infant?
a) Mother is diagnosed with TB mastitis
b) Active TB with positive aerosolized sputum cultures
c) Active pulmonary TB with suspected multi/drug resistance
d) Abnormal chest x-ray indicating active disease ✔️Ans -a) Mother is
diagnosed with TB mastitis
A strong predictor for postpartum depression is:
a) Formula-feeding
b) Sleep disturbances
c) Lack of social support
d) Depression at any time in her life ✔️Ans -d) Depression at any time in
her life
Kayla and Grover are attending your prenatal breastfeeding class. Grover asks
you how long Kayla should breastfeed. Your best response is:
a) The WHO recommends breastfeeding for at least 2 years
b) Weaning time is best if it's a joint decision between Kayla and the baby
c) The AAP recommends breastfeeding for at least a year
d) When the baby indicates that he or she is ready to wean ✔️Ans -b)
Weaning time is best if it's a joint decision between Kayla and the baby
Kayla wants to know what she needs to be doing to prepare for breastfeeding
her baby who is due in 4 weeks. Your best response is:
a) Enjoy the rest of the pregnancy and do some recommended reading
b) Improve nipple grasp-ability by doing the Hoffman maneuver twice a day
c) Have her physician check for nipple inversion to make sure she'll be able to
breastfeed
d) Gently rub a washcloth over the nipples several times a day too toughen
them in preparation for the baby suckling ✔️Ans -a) Enjoy the rest of the
pregnancy and do some recommended reading
Mallory has been told to eliminate all dairy from her diet because the baby is
lactose intolerant. Given what you know about lactose in human milk, what
direction will your counseling take?
a) She really only needs to eliminate cow's milk from her diet as that is the
most significant form of lactose that she would be consuming
b) Since babies cannot be lactose intolerant, it's another issue entirely
Which of the following breast surgeries will likely cause the most
breastfeeding problems?
a) Biopsy of a benign lump in the supper outer quadrant of the breast
b) Removal of a benign lump, 2 cm by 3 cm just above the areola
c) Breast augmentation using a periareolar incision
d) Breast reduction surgery using the pedicle technique ✔️Ans -d) Breast
reduction surgery using the pedicle technique
A pediatric practice sends out a questionnaire to 245 mothers in its practice
that are using a certain parenting program which advocates scheduled
feedings. The results of their survey indicate that 68% of the mothers using
this program breastfeed their infants at least 6 months which is higher than
the national average. Assuming all the following are true, which indicates a
bias that may impact the results of the study?
a) The author of the program develops and administers the questionnaire
b) Mothers in this practice are given a pump as a baby gift
c) Mothers are all signed up for the infant formula "Sunshine" Club
d) All the mothers were given the questionnaire at 6 months postpartum
✔️Ans -a) The author of the program develops and administers the
questionnaire
The Tail of Spence has which of the following characteristics?
a) Will appear after primary engorgement is over
b) Is unilateral in the majority of omwne
c) Can be diagnosed after 20 weeks of gestation
d) Is connected to the primary breast tissue ✔️Ans -d) Is connected to the
primary breast tissue
What is the most common reason for an infant to be diagnosed with FTT?
a) Nipple or breast abnormalities of the mother
b) Infant with oral motor dysfunction
c) Infant with low body tone
d) Mismanagement of breastfeeding ✔️Ans -d) Mismanagement of
breastfeeding
, Under which condition would a mother with TB NOT be allowed to provide
breast milk to her infant?
a) Mother is diagnosed with TB mastitis
b) Active TB with positive aerosolized sputum cultures
c) Active pulmonary TB with suspected multi/drug resistance
d) Abnormal chest x-ray indicating active disease ✔️Ans -a) Mother is
diagnosed with TB mastitis
A strong predictor for postpartum depression is:
a) Formula-feeding
b) Sleep disturbances
c) Lack of social support
d) Depression at any time in her life ✔️Ans -d) Depression at any time in
her life
Kayla and Grover are attending your prenatal breastfeeding class. Grover asks
you how long Kayla should breastfeed. Your best response is:
a) The WHO recommends breastfeeding for at least 2 years
b) Weaning time is best if it's a joint decision between Kayla and the baby
c) The AAP recommends breastfeeding for at least a year
d) When the baby indicates that he or she is ready to wean ✔️Ans -b)
Weaning time is best if it's a joint decision between Kayla and the baby
Kayla wants to know what she needs to be doing to prepare for breastfeeding
her baby who is due in 4 weeks. Your best response is:
a) Enjoy the rest of the pregnancy and do some recommended reading
b) Improve nipple grasp-ability by doing the Hoffman maneuver twice a day
c) Have her physician check for nipple inversion to make sure she'll be able to
breastfeed
d) Gently rub a washcloth over the nipples several times a day too toughen
them in preparation for the baby suckling ✔️Ans -a) Enjoy the rest of the
pregnancy and do some recommended reading
Mallory has been told to eliminate all dairy from her diet because the baby is
lactose intolerant. Given what you know about lactose in human milk, what
direction will your counseling take?
a) She really only needs to eliminate cow's milk from her diet as that is the
most significant form of lactose that she would be consuming
b) Since babies cannot be lactose intolerant, it's another issue entirely
