Question 1

The breast is anatomically between which ribs?
A)The first and third ribs.
B)The second to sixth ribs.
C)The second and third ribs.
D)The first and fourth ribs.

Accepted Answer

The breasts anatomically lie between the second and sixth ribs for both males and females. They lie at this level and at the midaxillary line near the edge of the sternum.

Question 2

Anatomically, it is expected that an infant should grow how many cm in length by 6 months of age?
A)5 to 8 cm
B)6 to 8 cm
C)14 to 18 cm
D)18 to 22 cm

Accepted Answer

Anatomically, it is expected that an infant should grow 18 to 22 cm in length by 6 months of age. Between 6 and 12 months of age, the infant typically grows 14 to 18 cm.

Question 3

Infants' pupils react to:
A)Accommodation.
B)Acceleration.
C)Agraphia.
D)Alexia.

Accepted Answer

Infants' pupils, as well as adult pupils, react to accommodation and light. Accommodation is the pupil's constriction or dilation when an object is moved closer or further away.

Question 4

Your breastfeeding mother is concerned because her baby has "milk" coming from its breasts. What is this "milk" called?
A)Stork's milk
B)Male gender milk
C)Atrophic milk
D)Witch's milk

Accepted Answer

This milk is referred to as witch's milk. If it occurs, it is seen during the first week of life.

Question 5

How long will human milk last when it is refrigerated?
A)6-10 hours
B)5-8 days
C)2 weeks
D)3-6 months

Accepted Answer

When human milk is refrigerated it will last 5-8 days. When stored at room temperature it will last for 6-10 hours. If stored in a freezer inside of the refrigerator door, it will last 2 weeks; if it is in a self-defrosting freezer in a double door refrigerator, it will last 3 to 6 months. A deep freezer maintained at 0 degrees will safely store the human milk for 6 to12 months.

Question 6

How is frozen breast milk thawed out?
A)Place it in the refrigerator overnight.
B)Heat it up in a pot of boiling water.
C)Microwave it until it is thawed out.
D)Rub the bottle until it thaws out.

Accepted Answer

It is recommended that frozen breast milk be placed in the refrigerator overnight for thawing out. Over a twelve-hour period of time, the milk will thaw slowly and consistently.

Question 7

Banked donor human milk from the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) is available:
A)Over the counter at most pharmacies.
B)At the supermarket in the dairy case.
C)With a doctor's prescription only.
D)At clinics with no prescription.

Accepted Answer

Banked donor human milk from the HMBANA is available by prescription from a doctor. This milk is primarily used for premature babies as well as sick infants and children. Donor milk is occasionally needed for sick adults.

Quiz 1: Understanding Breast Anatomy and Development

The breast is anatomically between which ribs?

Anatomically, it is expected that an infant should grow how many cm in length by 6 months of age?

Infants' pupils react to:

Your breastfeeding mother is concerned because her baby has "milk" coming from its breasts. What is this "milk" called?

How long will human milk last when it is refrigerated?

How is frozen breast milk thawed out?

Banked donor human milk from the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) is available: