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CERTIFIED LACTATION COUNSELOR
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
COMPLETE VERIFIED SCORE 94.67%.
Predominant Breastfeeding - Correct Answer-Babies Who
Receive Breastmilk And Other Liquids (E.G. Water, Minerals,
Vitamins, Oral Meds).
Breastfeeding - Correct Answer-Baby Receives Human Milk, As
Well As Other Foods Or Fluids, Including Formula.
Complementary Feeding - Correct Answer-Process Starts When
Bm Alone Or Infant Formula Alone Is No Longer Sufficient To
Meet Nutritional Requirements Of Infants, Therefore Other Foods
Or Liquids Are Introduced.
Typically Child Is Between 6-23 Months
3 Strategies For Increasing Bf Initiation And Duration - Correct
Answer- Promotion, Protection, Support
Promotion - Correct Answer-Focuses On Advantages Of Bf On A
Personal, Community, Country, Or Global Level. Bf To The
Community.
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Protection - Correct Answer-Focuses On Government,
Manufacturer, And Social Responsibility To Assure Bf Ability To
Compete With Commercial Interests.
Includes State, Local, An National Laws Regarding Bf.
International Code Of Marketing Of Breast-Milk Subsitutes - Correct
Answer- Addresses Improper Marketing Practices By Formula
Companies. It Is Not Currently A Law In The Us.
What Does The International Code Prohibit? - Correct Answer-
Distributing Free Formula
Giving Coupons For Formula
What Did The Aap Resolution State In Regards To The
International Code? - Correct Answer-No Distributing Formula,
Discharge Bags, Industry Written Handouts.
Support - Correct Answer-Focuses On Interaction Of Helpers
With Family, As Well As Program Development And
Implementation.
10 Steps To Successful Bf - Correct Answer-1. Written Bf Policy.
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Skin To Skin Immediately After Birth.
2. Train Healthcare Staff
3. Inform Pregnant Women About Benefits And Management Of Bf
4. Help All Mothers Initiate Bf Within 1 Hour After Birth
5. Show Mother's How To Bf And Maintain Lactation
6. Exclusive Breast Milk Only
7. Practice Rooming In 24 Hours A Day
8. Encourage Bf On Demand
9. No Artificial Teats Or Pacifiers
10. Establishment Of Bf Support Groups
Healthcare Staff Responsibility For Working With Lactating
Mothers Include What? - Correct Answer-1. Training
2. Minimum Of 20 Hours Of Training
3. 3 Hours Of Competency Verification
What Are The Indications For Providing Supplementation Other
Than Breast Milk? - Correct Answer-1. Medical Condition
2. Parents Request After Being Informed Of Consequences
Protocol For Calculating Baby's Daily Needs - Correct Answer-
Baby's Weight X 2.5 (2.7 Or 3.0 If Baby Needs To Catch Up
Weight) = Daily Ounces. Pcp Decides What The Multiplier Is!!!
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What Should Be Assessed 3-5 Days After Birth By Pcp? - Correct
Answer- Hydration (Elimination Patterns)
Body Weight (No More Than 7%
Loss) Observe Feeding
Maternal Or Infant Issues
What Is A Clc? - Correct Answer-Nationally Recognized
Designation Awarded By The Alpp. Practice Parameters Are
Designated By Professional Scope Of Practice.
How Many Stools Per Day Should A Breast Fed Newborn
Have? - Correct Answer-4, Some Yellow By Day 4.
When Should A Baby Be Back To Birth Weight? - Correct Answer-
12-14 Days Post Birth
How Much Weight Should A Baby Gain Daily? - Correct Answer-
Approximately 1 Ounce
Why Do Women Supplement With Formula When There Is No
Medical Need? - Correct Answer-1. Lack Of Preparation For What
The Newborn Period Would Be Like.
2. Lack Of Timely Interventions
CERTIFIED LACTATION COUNSELOR
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
COMPLETE VERIFIED SCORE 94.67%.
Predominant Breastfeeding - Correct Answer-Babies Who
Receive Breastmilk And Other Liquids (E.G. Water, Minerals,
Vitamins, Oral Meds).
Breastfeeding - Correct Answer-Baby Receives Human Milk, As
Well As Other Foods Or Fluids, Including Formula.
Complementary Feeding - Correct Answer-Process Starts When
Bm Alone Or Infant Formula Alone Is No Longer Sufficient To
Meet Nutritional Requirements Of Infants, Therefore Other Foods
Or Liquids Are Introduced.
Typically Child Is Between 6-23 Months
3 Strategies For Increasing Bf Initiation And Duration - Correct
Answer- Promotion, Protection, Support
Promotion - Correct Answer-Focuses On Advantages Of Bf On A
Personal, Community, Country, Or Global Level. Bf To The
Community.
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Protection - Correct Answer-Focuses On Government,
Manufacturer, And Social Responsibility To Assure Bf Ability To
Compete With Commercial Interests.
Includes State, Local, An National Laws Regarding Bf.
International Code Of Marketing Of Breast-Milk Subsitutes - Correct
Answer- Addresses Improper Marketing Practices By Formula
Companies. It Is Not Currently A Law In The Us.
What Does The International Code Prohibit? - Correct Answer-
Distributing Free Formula
Giving Coupons For Formula
What Did The Aap Resolution State In Regards To The
International Code? - Correct Answer-No Distributing Formula,
Discharge Bags, Industry Written Handouts.
Support - Correct Answer-Focuses On Interaction Of Helpers
With Family, As Well As Program Development And
Implementation.
10 Steps To Successful Bf - Correct Answer-1. Written Bf Policy.
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Skin To Skin Immediately After Birth.
2. Train Healthcare Staff
3. Inform Pregnant Women About Benefits And Management Of Bf
4. Help All Mothers Initiate Bf Within 1 Hour After Birth
5. Show Mother's How To Bf And Maintain Lactation
6. Exclusive Breast Milk Only
7. Practice Rooming In 24 Hours A Day
8. Encourage Bf On Demand
9. No Artificial Teats Or Pacifiers
10. Establishment Of Bf Support Groups
Healthcare Staff Responsibility For Working With Lactating
Mothers Include What? - Correct Answer-1. Training
2. Minimum Of 20 Hours Of Training
3. 3 Hours Of Competency Verification
What Are The Indications For Providing Supplementation Other
Than Breast Milk? - Correct Answer-1. Medical Condition
2. Parents Request After Being Informed Of Consequences
Protocol For Calculating Baby's Daily Needs - Correct Answer-
Baby's Weight X 2.5 (2.7 Or 3.0 If Baby Needs To Catch Up
Weight) = Daily Ounces. Pcp Decides What The Multiplier Is!!!
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What Should Be Assessed 3-5 Days After Birth By Pcp? - Correct
Answer- Hydration (Elimination Patterns)
Body Weight (No More Than 7%
Loss) Observe Feeding
Maternal Or Infant Issues
What Is A Clc? - Correct Answer-Nationally Recognized
Designation Awarded By The Alpp. Practice Parameters Are
Designated By Professional Scope Of Practice.
How Many Stools Per Day Should A Breast Fed Newborn
Have? - Correct Answer-4, Some Yellow By Day 4.
When Should A Baby Be Back To Birth Weight? - Correct Answer-
12-14 Days Post Birth
How Much Weight Should A Baby Gain Daily? - Correct Answer-
Approximately 1 Ounce
Why Do Women Supplement With Formula When There Is No
Medical Need? - Correct Answer-1. Lack Of Preparation For What
The Newborn Period Would Be Like.
2. Lack Of Timely Interventions
