IBCLC EXAM
Breastfeeding provides benefits to the mom in all the following ways
EXCEPT:
A. Reduced risk of diabetes
B. Reduced risk of breast cancer
C. Rapid return of ovulation
D. Decreased risk of osteoporosis – ANSWER- C. Rapid return of
ovulation
Oxytocin is a hormone of lactation. All of the following are true
EXCEPT:
A. Increases maternal tension
B. Increase with skin-to-skin contact
C. Helps to contract the uterus
D. Causes the milk ejection reflex – ANSWER- A. Increases maternal
tension
Pitocin is essential for both the maintenance & initiation of milk
production:
A. True
B. False – ANSWER- A. True
There are over 200 of these identified, they act as a prebiotic &
contribute to nerve & brain development, what are they?
A. HMO’s
B. Carbohydrates
C. Lactose
D. Proteins – ANSWER- A. HMO’s
High levels of lactose found in human milk promote infant brain growth
A. True
B. False – ANSWER- A. True
Which of the following would indicate a retracting nipple?
A. The nipple is inverted into the areola before & after stimulation
B. The nipple appears everted but inverts with compression
C. The nipple appears inverted but everts with compression – ANSWERB. The nipple appears everted but inverts with compression
Powdered formula is the least expensive formula & is it sterile, so it is
the safest formula to give.
A. True
B. False – ANSWER- B. False
Which type of formula is recommended for infants needing formula but
cannot tolerate standard formula?
A. Premature
B. Protein hydrolysate
C. Lactose reduced
D. Soy – ANSWER- B. Protein hydrolysate
When preparing powdered formula, the water must be heated to at least
what temperature?
A. 100 F/38 C
B. 125 F/52 C
C. 158 F/70 C
D. 170 F/77 C – ANSWER- C. 158 F/70 C
A mother is asking for assistance with a feeding. She reports her infant
is fussy during feeds. Upon assessment you notice her breast is tubular
with wide spacing. What is most likely going on?
A. Polymastia
B. Amastia
C. Hypoplasia
D. Hyperthelila – ANSWER- C. Hypoplasia
A mother is 4 days PP & complains of sudden swelling in her arm pit.
What is most likely the cause?
A. Engorgement of the Tail of Spence
B. A fibroid cyst
C. Interstitial edema
D. A swollen lymph node – ANSWER- A. Engorgement of the Tail of
Spence
At what age does a baby typically begin to babble, smile at people, &
reach for a toy with one hand?
A. 4 months
B. 6 months
C. 8 months
D. 2 months – ANSWER- A. 4 months
How many muscles make up the tongue?
A. 4
B. 10
C. 6
D. 8 – ANSWER- B . 10
Genioglossus, Superior longitudinal, Vertical, Transverse, Palatoglossus,
Styloglossis, Hyoglossus, Genioglossus)
Which cranial nerves influence the rooting reflex? (Select two)
A. Optic nerve
B. Facial nerve
C. Trigeminal nerve
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