CLC PRACTICE EXAM (PRACTICE EXAM 1- 9) COMPILATION ACTUAL EXAM 450 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) | ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!

CLC PRACTICE EXAM (PRACTICE EXAM 1- 9)

COMPILATION ACTUAL EXAM 450 QUESTIONS AND

CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES

(VERIFIED ANSWERS) | ALREADY GRADED

A+||BRAND NEW!!

What is the most important factor that impacts duration of breastfeeding when a

mother returns to work?

a) The timing of when she returns to work

b) Lack of private places to pump

c) The amount of pumped milk she stored ahead of time

d) Negative comments by co-workers - ANSWER- a) The timing of when she

returns to work

You get a call from Maya who is complaining of nipple pain. After you

commiserate with her, what do you say first?

a) "Sore nipples are hard to handle over the phone. I can give you an appointment

tomorrow at 9:30 am.

b) "Do you know if you insurance company covers lactation visits?"

c) "Can you describe the type of pain you are having?"

d) Describe how are you latching the baby to your breast?" - ANSWER- c) Can

you describe the type of pain you are having?"

Monique delivered a male infant at 30 week gestation. In reviewing her history,

which would be considered a risk factor for premature births?

a) Maternal stature less than 60"

b) History of scarlet fever

c) Breech presentation

d) Periodontal disease - ANSWER- d) Periodontal disease

One of the most important responsibilities of the IBCLC who is working in a

hospital is to:

a) Teach mothers how to cup feed their infants

b) Make sure there is consistency in breastfeeding information disseminated to

mothers

c) Change all the breastfeeding policies and procedures in the hospital to reflect

current evidence

d) Teach all the mothers safe preparation of formula in case they need to use it -

ANSWER- b) Make sure there is consistency in breastfeeding information

disseminated to mothers

Which of the following is an expectation of breastfeeding babies in the first two

days of life?

a) Good first feed, followed by 24 hours of poor feeds

b) At least 3 "scoopable poops" per day

c) Copious audible swallows by the second day of life

d) Consumption of 10-15 mL colostrum per feeding the first 24 hours - ANSWERa) Good first feed, followed by 24 hours of poor feeds

Samantha is going back to work and is trying to decide how to pump at work.

Which of the following statements is true?

a) If she double pumps, she will save herself time

b) She will get less milk pumping if she pumps one side at a time

c) Mother can stop pumping once the milk has stopped flowing

d) Mothers should pump more often than she would be nursing at home -

ANSWER- a) If she double pumps, she will save herself time

In recent years, additional federal funds have been provided to the WIC programs

to:

a) Be able to purchase special needs formulas

b) Develop programs to teach the negative effects of formula discharge bags

c) Provide more support for breastfeeding

d) Develop information on the hazards of early cereal feeding - ANSWER- c)

Provide more support for breastfeeding

Drugs generally enter the milk through a process known as:

a) Osmosis

b) Passive diffusion

c) Convection

d) Infusion - ANSWER- b) Passive diffusion

The primary reason mothers who are using a nipple shield should pump after

feedings is:

a) To insure a full milk supply

b) To obtain milk for supplementation

c) To elongate an inverted nipple

d) To eliminate use of the shield sooner - ANSWER- a) To insure a full milk

supply

Which of the following is true regarding sexual abuse?

a) Women may fear exposure during breastfeeding in public

b) Health care providers are reluctant to care for women who have been abused

c) Abused women are less likely to initiate breastfeeding

d) Childbirth will heal memories of sexual abuse - ANSWER- a) Women may fear

exposure during breastfeeding in public

Infants with a congenital deficiency of zinc should be breastfed because:

a) Breast milk contains higher quantities of zinc than do infant formulas

b) Breast milk contains prostaglandin E, which enhances the absorption of zinc

c) Without breast milk, the infant is likely to diet from pemphigus infantalis

d) The linolenic acid in breast milk enhances the myelin sheath laid down -

ANSWER- b) Breast milk contains prostaglandin E, which enhances the

absorption of zinc

You are working with Elizabeth, who has given birth at 35 weeks to baby Sam.

Which of the following would be good advice to give to her regarding nursing

Sam?

a) Gently wake him to nurse every 2 hours

b) Make sure he takes both breasts at each feeding

c) Limit him to nursing twice a day at the breast and feed him with his bottle the

rest of the time

d) Observe him for feeding cues, making sure he gets at least 6 feedings in every

24 hours - ANSWER- d) Observe him for feeding cues, making sure he gets at

least 6 feedings in every 24 hours

One method of care that works across many different cultures is:

a) Teaching manual expression

b) Facilitated group discussions

c) Peer counselor support