Zinc is most abundant in foods with a high _____ content.
a. alcohol
b. protein
c. carbohydrate
d. fat
Q. 2Treatment for plugged ducts would least likely include _____.
a. stopping breastfeeding until consulting a health care provider
b. massaging the affected breast
c. applying warm compresses
d. changing nursing positions
e. taking one tablespoon per day of lecithin
Q. 3Which mineral is essential for wound healing?
a. potassium
b. sulfate
c. zinc
d. iodine
Q. 4One effective treatment for a plugged duct is to _____.
a. use a needle to unblock the duct
b. completely empty the breast
c. stop nursing and use a breast pump exclusively
d. take extra vitamin D
e. have a glass of red wine daily
Q. 5The condition characterized by milk streaming from the breast as feeding begins is called _____.
a. over-secretion
b. hyperactive letdown
c. hyperlactation
d. over-lactation
e. letdown failure
Q. 6Which of the following food components or nutrients does not contribute to iron deficiency?
a. tannins
b. calcium
c. phytates
d. vitamin C
Q. 7In order to increase the amount of iron absorbed from a meal, you would:
a. consume tea as a beverage with the meal.
b. eat a calcium-rich food with the meal.
c. consume orange juice as a beverage with a meal.
d. avoid eating foods rich in vitamin C with the meal.
Q. 8A woman experiencing letdown failure may be prescribed _____ nasal spray.
a. oxytocin
b. estrogen
c. prolactin
d. lactogen
e. progesterone
Q. 9Which of the following is a poor food source of iron?
a. dried fruits
b. enriched cereals
c. legumes
d. cheese
Q. 10The best way to prevent sore nipples is to _____.
a. take a prophylactic dose of antibiotics
b. make sure the baby is positioned properly
c. place cabbage leaves on your breasts before nursing
d. place herbal salve on the nipple area
e. nurse frequently
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