1. A new mother is concerned about the adequacy of her milk supply.
Which of the following is the best indicator that her infant is getting
enough breast milk?
A. The infant nurses frequently.
B. The infant has at least six wet diapers a day.
C. The infant sleeps through the night.
D. The mother feels her breasts are full.
Answer: B. The infant having at least six wet diapers a day is a good
indicator of adequate milk intake.
2. Which hormone is primarily responsible for the milk ejection reflex
during breastfeeding?
A. Estrogen
B. Progesterone
C. Oxytocin
D. Prolactin
Answer: C. Oxytocin is the hormone responsible for the milk ejection
reflex, also known as the let-down reflex.
3. A breastfeeding mother is diagnosed with mastitis. What is the
recommended management for this condition?
A. Immediate cessation of breastfeeding.
B. Application of cold compresses and antibiotics.
C. Continuation of breastfeeding and antibiotic therapy.
D. Pumping and discarding breast milk until resolution.
Answer: C. Continuation of breastfeeding along with antibiotic therapy
is recommended for mastitis management.
4. Which of the following is a contraindication for breastfeeding?
A. Maternal use of antihypertensive medication.
B. Infant diagnosed with galactosemia.
C. Maternal consumption of a caffeinated beverage.
D. Maternal vegan diet.
Answer: B. Infants with galactosemia should not be breastfed due to
their inability to process galactose.
5. What is the recommended duration of exclusive breastfeeding
according to the World Health Organization (WHO)?
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