CLE Milk Expression & Storage

Question 1

According to current CDC guidelines, freshly expressed breast milk stored at room temperature (up to 77°F/25°C) can be safely kept for how long?

Accepted Answer

Up to 4 hours

Answer

Up to 8 hours

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Up to 12 hours

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Up to 24 hours

Question 2

How long can freshly expressed breast milk be safely stored in a refrigerator set at 40°F (4°C) or below?

Accepted Answer

Up to 4 days

Answer

Up to 24 hours

Answer

Up to 2 days

Answer

Up to 10 days

Question 3

What is the maximum recommended storage time for breast milk in a standard household freezer at 0°F (-18°C) for best quality?

Accepted Answer

6 months

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2 months

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12 months

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18 months

Question 4

When combining breast milk from different pumping sessions, what is the safest practice?

Accepted Answer

Cool freshly pumped milk in the refrigerator before combining with older refrigerated milk

Answer

Mix warm freshly pumped milk directly with refrigerated milk

Answer

Combine all milk at room temperature before refrigerating

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Only combine milk pumped within the same pumping session

Question 5

Which method is NOT recommended for thawing frozen breast milk?

Accepted Answer

Microwaving the sealed storage bag or bottle

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Thawing overnight in the refrigerator

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Placing the sealed container in a bowl of warm water

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Running warm water over the sealed container

Question 6

After thawing frozen breast milk in the refrigerator, it should be used within:

Accepted Answer

24 hours

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12 hours

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48 hours

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72 hours

Question 7

What labeling information is most essential when storing breast milk at a childcare facility?

Accepted Answer

Date of expression and the infant's name

Answer

Date of expression and time pumped only

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Mother's name, date, and her dietary restrictions

Answer

Date, volume expressed, and feeding schedule