CLC Breastfeeding Equipment & Milk Expression 3

Question 1

Which statement about hand expression of breast milk is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Hand expression can be more effective than a pump in the first days postpartum when colostrum volume is small

Answer

Studies show hand expression is often superior to pumping for collecting colostrum in the first days due to its small volumes and thick consistency.

Question 2

What is the correct hand expression technique (Marmet technique) sequence?

Accepted Answer

Position fingers at edge of areola, compress, and roll fingers toward nipple without sliding on skin

Answer

The Marmet technique positions fingers at the areola edge, compresses, and rolls toward the nipple without sliding to avoid skin trauma.

Question 3

A pasteurized donor milk bank in the US must be accredited by which organization?

Accepted Answer

Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA)

Answer

HMBANA sets safety and quality standards and accredits nonprofit donor milk banks across North America.

Question 4

Which infant population has the highest clinical priority for receiving pasteurized donor human milk when mother's own milk is unavailable?

Accepted Answer

Premature and low birth weight infants in the NICU

Answer

Premature and very low birth weight infants benefit most from donor human milk due to significantly reduced risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and other complications.

Question 5

When a mother is using a breast pump at work, which environmental factor most significantly impacts milk output?

Accepted Answer

Stress and lack of privacy reducing oxytocin release

Answer

Psychological stress inhibits oxytocin release, reducing milk letdown and output; private, calm pumping environments significantly improve output.

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CLC Breastfeeding Equipment & Milk Expression 3