Breastfeeding Course Pre-Test

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1. 1. Which technique would be BEST to collaborate with new mothers and families in order to create the best breastfeeding outcomes?
   1. Provision of access to community resources and educational materials.
   2. Assessment of the mother's strengths and weaknesses through open-ended interviewing techniques.
   3. Formulation of a follow-up plan with the mother that is acceptable and feasible.
   4. All of the above
2. 2. Infant hand massage on the breast, a conditioned response to the baby's crying and nipple stretching all influence which hormone:
   1. Prolactin
   2. Progestin
   3. Oxytocin
   4. Estrogen
3. 3. The primary function of prolactin in the new mother is:
   1. Making milk
   2. Moving milk
   3. Involution of the uterus
   4. Growth of breast tissue
4. 4. Frequent milk removal from the breast is important because:
   1. It will prevent overproduction of milk.
   2. It will prevent engorgement.
   3. It will slow down the rate of milk synthesis.
   4. It will make the infant sleepy.
5. 5. Which of the following gastrointestinal diseases is associated with formula feeding?
   1. Necrotizing enterocolitis
   2. Inflammatory bowel disease.
   3. Diarrhea.
   4. All of these.
6. 6. Which of the following statements about labor analgesia is TRUE?
   1. Use of analgesia during labor had no impact on effectiveness of suckling at 2 hours of age.
   2. Babies whose mothers received epidural anesthesia had significantly more breastfeeding problems.
   3. Babies whose mothers had received epidurals were no more likely to receive supplements in the hospital.
   4. Epidural anesthesia had no impact on the infant's physical state.
7. 7. Which of the following is NOT considered an early feeding cue?
   1. Tongue protrusion and mouthing motions.
   2. Sucking on hands, fingers.
   3. Rooting
   4. Crying
8. 8. Research indicates that incorrect latch at hospital discharge contributes to many problems. Which of the following breastfeeding problems is related to a poor latch?
   1. Sore nipples.
   2. Engorgement.
   3. Mastitis.
   4. All of the above.
9. 9. Client wants to assess whether her baby's latch is correct. Which of the following should she look for in a CORRECT latch?
   1. In-drawing of the cheeks.
   2. Baby's mouth centered on the nipple.
   3. Nipple in the upper half of the baby's mouth.
   4. Baby's lower lip folded in.
10. 10. Client has been diagnosed with Human T-cell Leukemia Virus Type 1 (HTLV). Which of the following is the recommended method of feeding her baby?
    1. Exclusive formula or donor milk feeding.
    2. Equal breastfeeding and formula feeding.
    3. Exclusive breastfeeding.
    4. More breastfeeding than formula feeding.

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