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IBCLC Exam Practice Questions and Answers
% of breastmilk that is carbohydrates - Ans:✔✔-Approximately 7%
Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breast_milk.
% of breastmilk that is fat - Ans:✔✔-Approximately 4%
Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 50.
% of breastmilk that is protein - Ans:✔✔-Approximately .8 - 1 %
Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice (2nd ed.), page 272.
% of calories in breastmilk from carbohydrates - Ans:✔✔-Approximately 40%
Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 69.
% of calories in breastmilk from fat - Ans:✔✔-Approximately 50%
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 124.
% of calories in breastmilk from protein - Ans:✔✔-Approximately 10%
Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice (2nd ed.), page 272.
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Acinus - Ans:✔✔-Any of the small sacs or alveoli that terminate the ducts and are lined with secretory
cells.
Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. Available online: http://www.merriam-
webster.com/medical/acinus?show=0&t=1296699192
Acrocyanosis - Ans:✔✔-Bluish discoloration of the hands and feet in the newborn; peripheral cyanosis.
Should not persist beyond 24 hours after birth.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
Active immunity - Ans:✔✔-Immunity conferred by the production of antibodies by one's own immune
system.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 868.
Active transport - Ans:✔✔-Passage of drug into breastmilk assisted by components in breastmilk.
Hale & Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 470.
Acyclovir/Zovirax - Ans:✔✔-Antiviral used to treat herpes infections, L2.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 177.
Aerobic bacteria - Ans:✔✔-Bacteria requiring air for metabolic processes. The breast is colonized with
this type of bacteria.
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Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
AGA - Ans:✔✔-Appropriate for Gestational Age. Having a birth weight between the 10th and 90th
percentile on intrauterine growth charts.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 671.
Alcohol and breastfeeding - Ans:✔✔-Alcohol can decrease milk supply. Breastfeeding must be
interrupted for 1 hour per drink, or until mother is sober.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 171 & 188.
Aldomet/Methyldopa - Ans:✔✔-Antihypertensive, L2. Frequently used to treat hypertension during
pregnancy. No concerns reported via breastmilk.
Hale, 2010. Medications and Mother's Milk (14th ed.), page 667.
Allergen - Ans:✔✔-A substance that causes an allergic response, such as foods, drugs, inhalants. Cow's
milk is common source for infants.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
Αlphalactalbumin - Ans:✔✔-A major protein found in human milk whey. Assists in processing lactose.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
Alveolar ridge - Ans:✔✔-The ridges on the upper and lower jaw where infant's teeth will grow.
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Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
Alveolus, alveoli - Ans:✔✔-Secrete and store milk for let down. Surrounded by myoepithelial cells,
contractile cells and connective tissue.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 80.
Amenorrhea - Ans:✔✔-A natural phase of infertility that takes place when a mother is exclusively
breastfeeding. Menstruation has not returned.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 707 &865.
Amoxicillin - Ans:✔✔-Antibiotic, L2. Observe for change in intestinal flora, compatible.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 177.
Ampicillin - Ans:✔✔-Antibiotic, L1. Observe for change in intestinal flora, compatible.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 177.
Anaphylaxis - Ans:✔✔-Hypersensitivity (as to foreign proteins or drugs) resulting from sensitization
following prior contact with the causative agent.
Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. www.merriam-webster.com/medical/anaphylaxis.
Anchor scar - Ans:✔✔-Surgical technique for breast reduction, slang.
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IBCLC Exam Practice Questions and Answers
% of breastmilk that is carbohydrates - Ans:✔✔-Approximately 7%
Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breast_milk.
% of breastmilk that is fat - Ans:✔✔-Approximately 4%
Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 50.
% of breastmilk that is protein - Ans:✔✔-Approximately .8 - 1 %
Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice (2nd ed.), page 272.
% of calories in breastmilk from carbohydrates - Ans:✔✔-Approximately 40%
Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 69.
% of calories in breastmilk from fat - Ans:✔✔-Approximately 50%
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 124.
% of calories in breastmilk from protein - Ans:✔✔-Approximately 10%
Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice (2nd ed.), page 272.
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Acinus - Ans:✔✔-Any of the small sacs or alveoli that terminate the ducts and are lined with secretory
cells.
Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. Available online: http://www.merriam-
webster.com/medical/acinus?show=0&t=1296699192
Acrocyanosis - Ans:✔✔-Bluish discoloration of the hands and feet in the newborn; peripheral cyanosis.
Should not persist beyond 24 hours after birth.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
Active immunity - Ans:✔✔-Immunity conferred by the production of antibodies by one's own immune
system.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 868.
Active transport - Ans:✔✔-Passage of drug into breastmilk assisted by components in breastmilk.
Hale & Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 470.
Acyclovir/Zovirax - Ans:✔✔-Antiviral used to treat herpes infections, L2.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 177.
Aerobic bacteria - Ans:✔✔-Bacteria requiring air for metabolic processes. The breast is colonized with
this type of bacteria.
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Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
AGA - Ans:✔✔-Appropriate for Gestational Age. Having a birth weight between the 10th and 90th
percentile on intrauterine growth charts.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 671.
Alcohol and breastfeeding - Ans:✔✔-Alcohol can decrease milk supply. Breastfeeding must be
interrupted for 1 hour per drink, or until mother is sober.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 171 & 188.
Aldomet/Methyldopa - Ans:✔✔-Antihypertensive, L2. Frequently used to treat hypertension during
pregnancy. No concerns reported via breastmilk.
Hale, 2010. Medications and Mother's Milk (14th ed.), page 667.
Allergen - Ans:✔✔-A substance that causes an allergic response, such as foods, drugs, inhalants. Cow's
milk is common source for infants.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
Αlphalactalbumin - Ans:✔✔-A major protein found in human milk whey. Assists in processing lactose.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
Alveolar ridge - Ans:✔✔-The ridges on the upper and lower jaw where infant's teeth will grow.
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Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
Alveolus, alveoli - Ans:✔✔-Secrete and store milk for let down. Surrounded by myoepithelial cells,
contractile cells and connective tissue.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 80.
Amenorrhea - Ans:✔✔-A natural phase of infertility that takes place when a mother is exclusively
breastfeeding. Menstruation has not returned.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 707 &865.
Amoxicillin - Ans:✔✔-Antibiotic, L2. Observe for change in intestinal flora, compatible.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 177.
Ampicillin - Ans:✔✔-Antibiotic, L1. Observe for change in intestinal flora, compatible.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 177.
Anaphylaxis - Ans:✔✔-Hypersensitivity (as to foreign proteins or drugs) resulting from sensitization
following prior contact with the causative agent.
Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. www.merriam-webster.com/medical/anaphylaxis.
Anchor scar - Ans:✔✔-Surgical technique for breast reduction, slang.
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