Ibclc question n answers graded A+ 2024/2025

agalactorrhea - correct answer the production of breast milk in a woman who is not breastfeeding- from medications - it's a symptom not a disease- check thyroid, kidneys, pituitary, uterine, and ovaries. Can also result from surgery or stress. After 3-6 month being weaning it's not normal. Transient Nipple Pain - correct answer Initial tenderness part of the typical postpartum course ankyloglossia - correct answer tongue-tie; a defect of the tongue characterized by a short, thick frenulum Engorgement - correct answer Swelling of the breasts resulting from increased blood flow, edema, and the presence of milk. Usually Bilateral with generalized warmth. Best is hard and shiny. Venous and lymphatic drainage is obstructed impeding milk flow with sucking or pumping blocked ducts - correct answer Single lumpy area of localized milk stasis- often palpable- little too no heat felt- no edema- pain is localized - usually unilateral Galactocele - correct answer a milk-filled breast cyst mastitis - correct answer Hard, inflammation of the breast that is red,hot, and tender to the touch. Flu like symptoms usually with fever and localized pain. Results from untreated milk stasis or colonization with bacteria. Requires antibiotic treatment. Breast Abcess - correct answer rare complication of generalized infection, hard red and tender pocket of pus, may nurse, may need surgery or drainage- high fever- Treatment of engorgement - correct answer - make sure infant is latched on correctly - nurse frequently or pump- unrestricted feeding at least every 2 hours - warm showers or compresses help with massage - cabbage leaves/ cold compresses and gels