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IBCLC EXAM PREP
Actual Qs and Ans - Expert-Verified Explanation -Guaranteed passing score -100 Questions and Answers
-Format: Multiple-choice / Flashcard
Question 1: What is the MOST important function of secretory IgA in mother's milk?
- Protects mucosal membranes
B)Actively destroys bacteria C)Enhances inflammation D)Suppresses infant's immune system
Answer:
A (Sec IgA is a primary antibody on mucous membranes which is respiratory and GI infections begin) Question 2: Crying is MOST likely to be:
- distress at separation from mother
- an indication of pain
- infant's attempt to manipulate mother
- stressful to the baby's physiology
Answer:
D
Question 3: Although there are many exceptions, in general, _______ of the maternal dose finds its way into the milk and, subsequently, to the baby. ***(Do not confuse this with Relative Infant Dose)
- <1%
- 5%
C) 10%
D) 12.5%
Answer:
A Question 4: The IBLCE Code of Professional Conduct includes:
- Actions for the IBCLC who has engaged in substance abuse
- How the IBCLC should dress
- Where the IBCLC should practice
Answer:
A
Question 5: When are fat levels in mother's milk highest?
A)When the milk ejection reflex is strong B)During the night C)After the mother eats a high-fat diet D)When the breast is relatively empty
Answer:
D Question 6: According to studies of breastfed babies in an industrialized society, which of the following feeding patterns most closely approximates that of an exclusively breastfed 3-month-old baby?A)4-6 feeds per day, total 60 minutes or more B)6-8 feeds per day, total 100 minutes or more C)8-10 feeds per day, total 120 minutes or more D)10-12 feeds per day, total 140 minutes or more
Answer:
D (8-12 feeds 140-160 minutes)
Question 7: Approximately how much milk does a baby age 1-3 days obtain at the breast?A)150ml/day (5oz/day) of colostrum B)The baby gets increasing amounts each day as milk volume increases C)The baby needs a supplement until day 5 when mother's supply is sufficient D)The baby gets 750ml/day (25oz/day) from day 2 onward
Answer:
B (baby may only get around 30mls or 1 oz per day in first couple of days but increases drastically) Question 8: Plasma levels of most topical and ophthalmic preparations are virtually nil and are not likely to produce milk levels at all.
- True
- False
Answer:
- True
- The sample size being too big
- The control group being too big
- The sample size being too small
- The control group being too small
Question 9: A Type 2 error is sometimes referred to as a false negative error. This is when a study concludes there is no difference even though there actually is a difference. What can lead to a Type 2 error?
Answer:
C Question 10: Which of the following protective components of milk is destroyed by freezing?A)Lysozyme B)Lymphocytes C)Secretory IgA D)Lactoferrin
Answer:
B
Question 11: Which component of preterm milk is proportionally higher than in term milk?
- Protein
B)Lactose C)Phosphorus D)Iron
Answer:
A Question 12: What effect does cholecystokinin have on the infant when released when they are suckling?
- Arousal
- Satiety
- Agitation
- Depression
Answer:
B (and relaxation) Question 13: Researchers in a hospital were trying to figure out how to improve their breastfeeding rates. They conducted a study in the Labor and Delivery suite where one group of birthing women held their babies skin-to-skin for 20 minutes immediately after birth and another group held their babies skin-to-skin for 60 minutes after birth. All mothers had vaginal births, all were taught skin-to-skin holding the same way, and all mothers and babies were stable. Length of time breastfeeding for the first two hours of birth prior to the mother leaving the L/D suite was
studied. In this study the independent variable is:
- Length of time breastfeeding in the labor and delivery suite
- The number of vaginal versus cesarean births in the study
- Length of time of skin-to-skin holding
- Rates of hand expression
Answer:
C (independent is what is manipulated)
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