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IBCLC EXAM

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Question 1: Deductive reasoning

Answer:

Process of reasoning from a general premise to the concrete and specific.Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 865.

Question 2: Cooper's ligaments

Answer:

Also know as the "suspensory ligaments." Attaches the skin of the breast to the chest wall.Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 82.

Question 3: ?lphalactalbumin

Answer:

A major protein found in human milk whey. Assists in processing lactose.Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.

Question 4: Antigen

Answer:

Substance that stimulates antibody production. May be dust, food, or bacteria.Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.

Question 5: Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)

Answer:

Antibiotic, L3. Recently approved by AAP.Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 178. Hale, 2010, Medications in Mothers' Milk. p. 224.

Question 6: Bivariate

Answer:

Statistics derived from the analysis of the relationship between two variables.Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 864.

Question 7: Alcohol and breastfeeding

Answer:

Alcohol can decrease milk supply. Breastfeeding must be interrupted for 1 hour per drink, or until mother is sober.Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 171 & 188.

Question 8: Aerobic bacteria

Answer:

Bacteria requiring air for metabolic processes. The breast is colonized with this type of bacteria.Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.

Question 9: Bisphenol A

Answer:

(BPA) organic compound found in plastics. Linked to disease in infants. Now banned.(BPA) organic compound found in plastics. Linked to disease in infants. Now banned.

Question 10: Alveolus, alveoli

Answer:

Secrete and store milk for let down. Surrounded by myoepithelial cells, contractile cells and connective tissue.Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 80.

Question 11: Beneficence

Answer:

The duty to do good.Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 31.

Question 12: Chylothorax

Answer:

Congenital anomaly, obstruction of the lymphatic system. Chyle (lymphatic fluid) collects in the chest cavity and is drained via chest tubes. Managed by diet and medication. Fat free breastmilk has been used successfully.Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 648-649.

Question 13: Choanal atresia

Answer:

A rare congenital anomaly, blocked posterior nostrils on one or both sides. Feedings by mouth are either difficult or impossible. Surgery opens the airways.Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 644.

Question 14: Areola

Answer:

The darker pigmented skin that surrounds the nipple. Contains sebaceous glands (Montgomery Glands) Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.

Question 15: Acinus

Answer:

Any of the small sacs or alveoli that terminate the ducts and are lined with secretory cells.

Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. Available online:

http://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/acinus?show=0&t=1296699192

Question 16: Central pedicle technique

Answer:

Breast reduction surgical technique. Intended to keep ducts intact.Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice (2nd ed.), page 654.

Question 17: Atopic eczema

Answer:

Inherited allergic tendency to skin rashes or inflammation. Exclusively breastfed infants are less likely to develop as cow's milk protein is a common allergen.Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.

Question 18: Breastfeeding dyad

Answer:

A breastfeeding mother and baby.

Question 19: Anterior pituitary

Answer:

This gland releases prolactin into the blood effecting milk production and ejection. It is susceptible to stress.Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 91.

Question 20: Autonomy

Answer:

The capacity of a rational individual to make an informed, un-coerced decision.Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomy#Medicine.

Question 21: Creamotcrit

Answer:

The amount of cream in a milk sample. The amount of cream (fat) varies from mother to mother, feeding to feeding, and throughout the course of lactation.Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 865.

Question 22: Ampicillin

Answer:

Antibiotic, L1. Observe for change in intestinal flora, compatible.Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 177.

Question 23: Ankyglossia

Answer:

A tongue tie. Characterized by a thick, short, or tight frenulum under the tongue. Can cause breastfeeding issues, such as a painful latch or inefficient milk transfer.

Question 24: Axilla

Answer:

Underarm. Breast tissue (the axillary tail) can sometimes extend into axilla.Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863-864.