Latest 2023 CLC- Certified Lactation Counselor Exam- Latest Q&A

What duration of breastfeeding is associated with significantly reduced incidence of acute otits media (AOM)? A) Any breastfeeding B) Up to 3 mos C) More than 4-6 months - ANSWER C) More than 4-6 months Breastfeeding lowers the risk for the incidence of dental caries compared to children fed nonhuman milk from a bottle. True of False? - ANSWER True Does breastfeeding lower the risk of NEC in preterm infants? - ANSWER Yes Is there a difference in the protective effect against SIDS between babies that are exclusively breastfed vs. non-exclusively? - ANSWER Yes, babies that are exclusively breastfed have a stronger protective effect against SIDS Does breastfeeding lower the risk for the incidence of malocclusion (misalignment of teeth)? - ANSWER Yes True of False. Lactational amenorrhea, or the delay in return of menses after birth, is not associated with exclusive breastfeeding. - ANSWER False What are the physical benefits of breastfeeding to the lactating parent? - ANSWER Lower risk of breast cancer, lower risk of ovarian cancer, reduced risk of Type 2 diabetes, reduced risk of cardiovascular disease What are the 3 main steps of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)? - ANSWER Best available clinical evidence, Clinical expertise, Patient concerns and needs What are the benefits of breastfeeding for infants? - ANSWER Protective against respiratory infections, asthma, gastrointestinal infections and diarrhea, ear infections, dental caries, teeth misalignment, NEC and SIDS, obesity, diabetes, higher performance on intelligence tests What are hypotonic lips in an infant? - ANSWER Abnormally LOW muscle tone or weakness in lips- may impact amount of suction, increase work of feeding, can contribute to milk loss and fatigue during feedings What are hypertonic lips in an infant? - ANSWER Abnormally HIGH muscle tone or