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Breastfeeding: Why We Bother and Practical Pearls for Management

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Post-Test

1.) Which of the following has NOT been shown to decrease with breastfeeding?

OM

NEC

SIDS

Enteroviral infections

Pyloric stenosis

2.) Which infant outcome does NOT have the data to support association with breastfeeding?

Cognitive development

Type 1 diabetes mellitus

Obesity

Childhood leukemia

3.) Maternal risk factors for lactation failure include all EXCEPT:

Primiparity

Perinatal complications

Tobacco use

Living in southeastern U.S.

Obesity

4.) What is the MOST common presenting sign of breastfeeding-associated hypernatremia?

Jaundice

Sepsis

Dehydration

Weight gain

Apnea and bradycardia

5.) Between 6 and 12 months of age babies are prone to exhibiting WHICH of the following

developmental characteristics that may impact breastfeeding?

Decrease in teething activity

Increased distractibility

Emotional stability and security

Little interest in table foods

6.) According to the United States Breastfeeding Committee which of the following is NOT an

advantage to employers who support mothers who wish to breastfeed?

Lowered health care costs for employers

Less absenteeism for care of sick children

Improved job retention and employee productivity

Increased costs from providing the support program

7.) Possible consequences of vitamin D deficiency include all BUT:

Seizures

Heart Disease

Depression

Rickets

Multiple Sclerosis

8.) Which transport mechanism pathway is responsible for the transport of MOST

drugs into human milk?

Exocytosis

Transcytosis

Transcellular

Paracellular

Post Test Key:

Correct Answers: 1.E   2.A   3.D   4.A   5.B   6.D   7.B   8.C

Evaluation

Profession:

Physician

Physician Assistant

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse

Pharmacist

Other (Please specify)

Topics

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Short-Term Benefits of Breastfeeding

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Long-Term Benefits of Breastfeeding

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Red Flags of Lactation Failure

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The Breastfeeding Dyad

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Vitamin D Deficiency

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Do Medication and Breastfeeding Mix?

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Speakers

7.) The speakers were effective in facilitating my learning

Teresa Kovarik, MD

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Lori Ricke, MD

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Conference Outcomes and Objectives

8.) Prior to viewing this DVD, how comfortable did you feel in supporting a

mother and baby dyad in their breastfeeding efforts:

Comfortable

Somewhat comfortable

Not comfortable at all

9.) Based on your participation in viewing this DVD, how comfortable do you now

feel in supporting a mother and baby dyad in their breastfeeding efforts:

Comfortable

Somewhat comfortable

Not comfortable at all

10.) What barriers are in your way of fully implementing these practices?

11.) What other changes do you anticipate making as a result of this DVD?

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No

12.) Was the DVD free of commercial bias?

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If no, please explain.

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13.) Overall, this DVD was a worthwhile use of my time.

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14.) Future topics and suggestions for improvement:

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