CSP Breastfeeding & Infant Feeding Practices 2

Question 1

The hormone primarily responsible for milk ejection (let-down reflex) during breastfeeding is:

Accepted Answer

Oxytocin

Answer

Prolactin

Answer

Estrogen

Answer

Progesterone

Question 2

Donor human milk used in NICUs for preterm infants is most commonly pasteurized using which method?

Accepted Answer

Holder pasteurization (62.5°C for 30 minutes)

Answer

Flash pasteurization (72°C for 15 seconds)

Answer

Ultra-high temperature (UHT) processing

Answer

Retort sterilization

Question 3

The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding are a core component of which internationally recognized program?

Accepted Answer

Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)

Answer

La Leche League International Protocol

Answer

WHO/UNICEF Breastfeeding Promotion Campaign

Answer

Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Protocol

Question 4

In a breastfed infant, which growth chart is recommended by the WHO and AAP for monitoring growth from birth to 24 months?

Accepted Answer

WHO 2006 Child Growth Standards

Answer

CDC 2000 growth charts

Answer

Fenton preterm growth charts

Answer

INTERGROWTH-21st standards

Question 5

Which sign most reliably indicates adequate milk transfer and intake in a breastfeeding newborn?

Accepted Answer

Infant has at least 6 wet diapers and 3–4 stools per day by day 4–5

Answer

Infant sleeps for 4+ hours between feedings

Answer

Maternal breasts feel soft after each feeding

Answer

Infant feeds for at least 30 minutes per session

Question 6

Galactagogues are substances used to increase milk supply. Which of the following is considered a pharmacologic galactagogue sometimes used in lactating women?

Accepted Answer

Domperidone

Answer

Fenugreek

Answer

Blessed thistle

Answer

Oatmeal

Question 7

Absolute or relative contraindications to breastfeeding for the INFANT include which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

Phenylketonuria (PKU)

Answer

Neonatal jaundice requiring phototherapy

Answer

Neonatal hypoglycemia

Answer

Down syndrome