CLC Section 2 Questions and Answers
1. T or F: Colostrum is made after there is a complete delivery of the
placenta.-
: False
2. T or F: Lactogenesis 2 occurs after the complete delivery of the
placenta.: True
3. T or F: Lactogenesis 3 is also called Galactocemia.: False; also called
Galactopoiesis
4. The following statement about Lactogenesis 3 is NOT true:
-It is also called Galactopoiesis.
-Prolactin levels rise because of nipple stimulation.
-Frequency of removal of milk decreases milk in the breast.
-It is driven by the nursing parent's fluid intake.: -It is driven by the nursing
parent's fluid intake.
5. T or F: Engorgement is physiologically normal and is a marker for
an excellent future of milk supply.: False
6. T or F: The more time spent breastfeeding in the first 48 hours,
,the less chance there is for engorgement.: True
7. T or F: For all breastfeeding individuals, bras are essential for
comfort during lactation.: False
8. T or F: Breast surgery can potentially impact breastfeeding.: True
9. T or F: Peri-areolar incisions with breast surgery are least
significantly associ-ated with milk insufficiency.: False; Peri-areolar incisions are
MOST likely associated w/ milk insuflciency
10. When considering both chest masculinization surgery and
breast reduction surgery:
-The likelihood of breastfeeding is unknown.
-Assessment and close nutritional follow up is key.
-It is important to assure nutrition of the infant.
-All of the above: All of the above
11. T or F: Suboptimal breast anatomy can potentially impact
breastfeeding and should be seen as a "red flag" for close
assessment and follow up.: True
12. T or F: Hypoplastic breasts always make ample milk.: False
, 13. T or F: There is no concern when a client reports a breast implant
on only one side.: False; This could indicate history of discrepant breast size.
14. T or F: With flat and inverted nipples, there will be
inadequate production of milk-making hormones because prolactin
involves nipple stretching while oxytocin involves nipple stroking.:
False.
Prolactin = nipple stroking
Oxytocin = nipple stretching
15. T or F: The nipple stretches to four times its resting length
in the baby's mouth, according to Smith's research.: False; 2x its
length
16. T or F: An everted nipple is necessary for babies to attach to the
breast. Unlike other mammals, they cannot form a teat.: False; It is baby's job
to form the teat
17. When counseling someone who has had a breast surgery, it is
important to consider:
-If the milk ducts are patent
-If the nipple pores are patent
-The need to monitor the baby's weight gain very closely -All of the
above: All of the above.
18. T or F: Grade 3 inverted nipples are difficult or impossible to
1. T or F: Colostrum is made after there is a complete delivery of the
placenta.-
: False
2. T or F: Lactogenesis 2 occurs after the complete delivery of the
placenta.: True
3. T or F: Lactogenesis 3 is also called Galactocemia.: False; also called
Galactopoiesis
4. The following statement about Lactogenesis 3 is NOT true:
-It is also called Galactopoiesis.
-Prolactin levels rise because of nipple stimulation.
-Frequency of removal of milk decreases milk in the breast.
-It is driven by the nursing parent's fluid intake.: -It is driven by the nursing
parent's fluid intake.
5. T or F: Engorgement is physiologically normal and is a marker for
an excellent future of milk supply.: False
6. T or F: The more time spent breastfeeding in the first 48 hours,
,the less chance there is for engorgement.: True
7. T or F: For all breastfeeding individuals, bras are essential for
comfort during lactation.: False
8. T or F: Breast surgery can potentially impact breastfeeding.: True
9. T or F: Peri-areolar incisions with breast surgery are least
significantly associ-ated with milk insufficiency.: False; Peri-areolar incisions are
MOST likely associated w/ milk insuflciency
10. When considering both chest masculinization surgery and
breast reduction surgery:
-The likelihood of breastfeeding is unknown.
-Assessment and close nutritional follow up is key.
-It is important to assure nutrition of the infant.
-All of the above: All of the above
11. T or F: Suboptimal breast anatomy can potentially impact
breastfeeding and should be seen as a "red flag" for close
assessment and follow up.: True
12. T or F: Hypoplastic breasts always make ample milk.: False
, 13. T or F: There is no concern when a client reports a breast implant
on only one side.: False; This could indicate history of discrepant breast size.
14. T or F: With flat and inverted nipples, there will be
inadequate production of milk-making hormones because prolactin
involves nipple stretching while oxytocin involves nipple stroking.:
False.
Prolactin = nipple stroking
Oxytocin = nipple stretching
15. T or F: The nipple stretches to four times its resting length
in the baby's mouth, according to Smith's research.: False; 2x its
length
16. T or F: An everted nipple is necessary for babies to attach to the
breast. Unlike other mammals, they cannot form a teat.: False; It is baby's job
to form the teat
17. When counseling someone who has had a breast surgery, it is
important to consider:
-If the milk ducts are patent
-If the nipple pores are patent
-The need to monitor the baby's weight gain very closely -All of the
above: All of the above.
18. T or F: Grade 3 inverted nipples are difficult or impossible to
