LACTATION MCQ (PRE TEST)
MARKS 25
1.What is the primary function of the lobules in the female breast?
A) Milk production and secretion
B) Fat storage
C) Hormone production
D) Blood supply to the breast
2.What is the main hormone responsible for stimulating milk ejection during breastfeeding?
A) Estrogen
B) Progesterone
C) Prolactin
D) Oxytocin
3.What type of tissue primarily makes up the breast?
A) Adipose tissue (fat)
B) Muscle tissue
C) Bone tissue
D) Connective tissue
4.During pregnancy, which hormone plays a key role in the development and enlargement of the
mammary glands?
A) Testosterone
B) Estrogen
C) Insulin
D) Thyroxine
5.Which of the following structures carries milk from the lobules to the nipple during breastfeeding?
A) Lactiferous ducts
B) Alveoli
C) Areolar glands
D) Montgomery tubercles
6.What is the recommended timeframe for initiating breastfeeding after birth?
A) Within 24 hours
B) Within the first hour
C) After 48 hours
D) After 72 hours
7.What is the purpose of skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth?
A) To regulate the baby's body temperature
B) To promote bonding and initiate breastfeeding
C) To administer vaccinations
D) To perform a newborn hearing test
8.How often should a newborn be breastfed on average in the early days?
A) 3-4 times a day
B) 5-6 times a day
C) 8-12 times a day
D) Once a day
9.What should you do if your baby is having difficulty latching onto the breast?
A) Offer a bottle instead
B) Keep trying until the baby figures it out
C) Seek guidance from a lactation consultant or nurse
D) Switch to formula feeding
10.Why is it important to empty one breast before switching to the other during a feeding session?
A) To save milk for later
B) To avoid nipple soreness
C) To ensure the baby gets the hindmilk
D) To speed up the feeding process
11.What should a breastfeeding mother pay attention to regarding her own hydration and nutrition?
A) Drink less water to avoid excessive milk production
B) Eat a diet high in carbohydrates
C) Ensure she is drinking enough water and eating a balanced diet
D) Skip meals to lose weight faster
12.What is the primary reason for avoiding the use of artificial nipples like pacifiers in the early
weeks of breastfeeding?
A) Artificial nipples can cause allergies
B) They are expensive
C) To prevent nipple confusion and establish a good latch
D) Babies don't like artificial nipples
13.What should parents do if they encounter difficulties while breastfeeding?
A) Give up and switch to formula feeding
B) Seek help and support from healthcare professionals, lactation consultants, and support groups
C) Ignore the difficulties and hope they resolve on their own
D) Decrease the frequency of breastfeeding
14.When should parents trust their baby's cues for hunger and satisfaction?
A) Only during the daytime
B) Only during the nighttime
C) Always, as babies communicate their needs through cues
D) Never, as parents should stick to a strict feeding schedule
15.Which of the following is not a step in successful breastfeeding?
A) Maintaining proper hydration and nutrition
B) Offering a bottle in the early days
C) Avoiding artificial nipples
D) Ensuring a good latch
16.What is one of the primary advantages of breastfeeding for infants?
A) Increased risk of allergies
B) Enhanced cognitive development
C) Slower growth
D) Limited bonding with the mother
17.Breastfeeding can help mothers with
A) Reducing the risk of osteoporosis
B) Reducing milk production
C) Increasing the risk of postpartum depression
D) None of the above
18.What component in breast milk helps in the development of a baby's immune system?
A) Lactose
B) Colostrum
C) Iron
D) Fat
19.What is the primary source of nutrition for a newborn during the first few months of life?
A) Solid foods
B) Formula milk
C) Water
D) Breast milk
20.Breastfeeding can create a strong emotional bond between a mother and her baby due to the
release of which hormone?
A) Estrogen
B) Oxytocin
C) Testosterone
D) Insulin
21Which breastfeeding position involves holding the baby with their tummy against your tummy,
facing you, with their head in line with your breast?
A) Cradle hold
B) Football hold
C) Side-lying position
D) Cross-cradle hold
22.In the football hold position, where is the baby's body positioned in relation to your body?
A) On the same side as the breast being used
B) On the opposite side from the breast being used
C) Above your head
D) Below your feet
23:Which breastfeeding position is often recommended for mothers who have had a cesarean
section?
A) Cradle hold
B) Side-lying position
C) Football hold
D) Cross-cradle hold
24.Which breastfeeding position is often preferred for twins or simultaneous feeding of two babies?
A) Cradle hold
B) Football hold
C) Side-lying position
D) Cross-cradle hold
25.What is the primary advantage of using different breastfeeding positions?
A) They are less comfortable for the mother
B) They allow for better eye contact with the baby
C) They can help address different breastfeeding challenges and improve latching
D) They are only suitable for experienced breastfeeding mothers
ANSWERS:
1.A
2. Answer 2:
D) Oxytocin
Answer 3:
A) Adipose tissue (fat)
Answer 4:
B) Estrogen
Answer 5:
A) Lactiferous ducts
Answer6:
B) Within the first hour
Answer 7:
B) To promote bonding and initiate breastfeeding
Answer 8:
C) 8-12 times a day
Answer 9:
C) Seek guidance from a lactation consultant or nurse
Answer 10:
C) To ensure the baby gets the hindmilk
Answer 11:
C) Ensure she is drinking enough water and eating a balanced diet
Answer 12:
C) To prevent nipple c
Answer 13:
B) Seek help and support from healthcare professionals, lactation consultants, and support groups
onfusion and establish
14 Always, as babies communicate their needs through cues
Answer 15:
B) Offering a bottle in the early days
good latch
Answer 16:
B) Enhanced cognitive development
Answer 22:
B) On the opposite side from the breast being used
