Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)
Study Questions and correct answers
,AAP - CORRECT ANS:American Academy of Pediatrics
ABM - CORRECT ANS:Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
AGA - CORRECT ANS:Appropriate for gestational age.
Alveoli - CORRECT ANS:Small glands in the breast that produce breast milk.
Amenorrhea - CORRECT ANS:The absence of menstruation.
Aysemmetric latch - CORRECT ANS:Optimal attachment to the breast, where the babies lips are not
centered in relationship to the areola, but rather vertically off centered, with the babies chin and lower
lip closer to the edge of the areola and the babies upper lip.
Atopy - CORRECT ANS:And allergy for which there is a genetic predisposition, such as asthma, eczema,
or rhinitis.
(BFHI) Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative - CORRECT ANS:The UNICEF baby friendly hospital initiative, an
international program recognizing hospitals and birth centers that implement the 10 steps to successful
breastfeeding.
Bilirubin - CORRECT ANS:The byproduct of the breakdown of the hemoglobin portion of red blood cells.
Bilirubin Encephalopathy - CORRECT ANS:Damage to the brain and central nervous system related to
hyperbilirubinemia (Jaundice); Also known as "Kernicterus."
Milk Bleb - CORRECT ANS:A firm, small, white spot near the nipple pore opening containing accumulated
milk solids. Also referred to as a milk blister.
, Block Feeding - CORRECT ANS:A pattern of feeding: used to deal with an over-abundant milk supply. In
block feeding, the mother offers the baby only one breast for one, two, or three feedings to generate
mild local pressure to slow down milk production. Then she offers the other breast for another block of
time.
Blocked Duct - CORRECT ANS:A condition in which milk from one part of the breast does not flow well
and forms a lump of solidified milk that blocks the milk duct.
Brachial Plexus Injury - CORRECT ANS:Decreased movement or sensation in the arm caused by injury to
the bundle of nerves passing through the shoulder area. This may be caused during birth by pressure to
the shoulder area.
Bradycardia - CORRECT ANS:Slow heart rate, less than 100 bpm in an infant.
Breast Abscess - CORRECT ANS:An area in the breast that feels hot and painful and is full of fluid.
Typically resulting from unresolved mastitis.
Breast Compression - CORRECT ANS:A hands-on method used during nursing or pumping to increase the
flow of milk. The mother gently sneezes, or compresses gently, her breast. Typically used when milk flow
stops or slows, to increase milk flow again. Also called "alternate massage."
Breastmilk Jaundice - CORRECT ANS:Jaundice occurring in the breast fed infant after 10-14 days of life.
The cause of breastmilk jaundice is unknown and the incident is less than 1%.
Brucellosis - CORRECT ANS:Bacterial infection from contact with animals carrying the Brucella bacteria.
Infection causes an undulating fever that spikes in waves.
Candida - CORRECT ANS:A family of parasitic fungi occurring especially in the mouth, vagina, and
intestinal tract. They are usually benign but can become pathogenic and include the caustive agent
(candida albicans) of thrush.
Study Questions and correct answers
,AAP - CORRECT ANS:American Academy of Pediatrics
ABM - CORRECT ANS:Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
AGA - CORRECT ANS:Appropriate for gestational age.
Alveoli - CORRECT ANS:Small glands in the breast that produce breast milk.
Amenorrhea - CORRECT ANS:The absence of menstruation.
Aysemmetric latch - CORRECT ANS:Optimal attachment to the breast, where the babies lips are not
centered in relationship to the areola, but rather vertically off centered, with the babies chin and lower
lip closer to the edge of the areola and the babies upper lip.
Atopy - CORRECT ANS:And allergy for which there is a genetic predisposition, such as asthma, eczema,
or rhinitis.
(BFHI) Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative - CORRECT ANS:The UNICEF baby friendly hospital initiative, an
international program recognizing hospitals and birth centers that implement the 10 steps to successful
breastfeeding.
Bilirubin - CORRECT ANS:The byproduct of the breakdown of the hemoglobin portion of red blood cells.
Bilirubin Encephalopathy - CORRECT ANS:Damage to the brain and central nervous system related to
hyperbilirubinemia (Jaundice); Also known as "Kernicterus."
Milk Bleb - CORRECT ANS:A firm, small, white spot near the nipple pore opening containing accumulated
milk solids. Also referred to as a milk blister.
, Block Feeding - CORRECT ANS:A pattern of feeding: used to deal with an over-abundant milk supply. In
block feeding, the mother offers the baby only one breast for one, two, or three feedings to generate
mild local pressure to slow down milk production. Then she offers the other breast for another block of
time.
Blocked Duct - CORRECT ANS:A condition in which milk from one part of the breast does not flow well
and forms a lump of solidified milk that blocks the milk duct.
Brachial Plexus Injury - CORRECT ANS:Decreased movement or sensation in the arm caused by injury to
the bundle of nerves passing through the shoulder area. This may be caused during birth by pressure to
the shoulder area.
Bradycardia - CORRECT ANS:Slow heart rate, less than 100 bpm in an infant.
Breast Abscess - CORRECT ANS:An area in the breast that feels hot and painful and is full of fluid.
Typically resulting from unresolved mastitis.
Breast Compression - CORRECT ANS:A hands-on method used during nursing or pumping to increase the
flow of milk. The mother gently sneezes, or compresses gently, her breast. Typically used when milk flow
stops or slows, to increase milk flow again. Also called "alternate massage."
Breastmilk Jaundice - CORRECT ANS:Jaundice occurring in the breast fed infant after 10-14 days of life.
The cause of breastmilk jaundice is unknown and the incident is less than 1%.
Brucellosis - CORRECT ANS:Bacterial infection from contact with animals carrying the Brucella bacteria.
Infection causes an undulating fever that spikes in waves.
Candida - CORRECT ANS:A family of parasitic fungi occurring especially in the mouth, vagina, and
intestinal tract. They are usually benign but can become pathogenic and include the caustive agent
(candida albicans) of thrush.
