CLC Practice Exam 9 ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS ) ALREADY GRADED A+.
Mary Grace just delivered as full-term baby. She has been in an
insulindependent type 1 diabetic since she was 15-years-old.
She has many questions and concerns about breastfeeding and
her diabetes. Which of the following is true about diabetes and
breastfeeding?
a) Because of the increased sugar in her milk, t he baby will
need to be supplemented with formula to prevent obesity
b) Mary Grace will most likely find that her insulin needs are
decreased so she will have to watch her glucose carefully
c) In order to keep her blood glucose levels stabilized, Mary
Grace should plan on formula-feeding the baby
d) Breastfeeding will have no impact on her diabetes, so there
is really nothing to be concerned about - ANSWER-b) Mary
Grace will most likely find that her insulin needs are decreased
so she will have to watch her glucose carefully
Which of the following is an evidence-based practice?
a) Giving babies a test feed of sterile water as a first feed
b) Giving glucose water to prevent hyperbilirubinemia
,c) Waking the baby to feed at least every 3 hours
d) Keeping mothers and babies skin-to-skin until the first feed is
accomplished - ANSWER-d) Keeping mothers and babies skin-
to-skin until the first feed is accomplished
What is the most important factor that impacts duration of
breastfeeding when a mother returns to work?
a) The timing of when she returns to work
b) Lack of private places to pump
c) The amount of pumped milk she stored ahead of time
d) Negative comments by co-workers - ANSWER-a) The timing of
when she returns to work
You get a call from Maya who is complaining of nipple pain.
After you commiserate with her, what do you say first?
a) "Sore nipples are hard to handle over the phone. I can give
you an appointment tomorrow at 9:30 am.
b) "Do you know if you insurance company covers lactation
visits?"
c) "Can you describe the type of pain you are having?"
d) Describe how are you latching the baby to your breast?" -
ANSWER-c) Can you describe the type of pain you are
having?"
, Monique delivered a male infant at 30 week gestation. In
reviewing her history, which would be considered a risk factor
for premature births? a) Maternal stature less than 60"
b) History of scarlet fever
c) Breech presentation
d) Periodontal disease - ANSWER-d) Periodontal disease
One of the most important responsibilities of the IBCLC who is
working in a hospital is to:
a) Teach mothers how to cup feed their infants
b) Make sure there is consistency in breastfeeding information
disseminated to mothers
c) Change all the breastfeeding policies and procedures in the
hospital to reflect current evidence
d) Teach all the mothers safe preparation of formula in case they
need to use it - ANSWER-b) Make sure there is consistency in
breastfeeding information disseminated to mothers
Which of the following is an expectation of breastfeeding babies
in the first two days of life?
a) Good first feed, followed by 24 hours of poor feeds
b) At least 3 "scoopable poops" per day
c) Copious audible swallows by the second day of life
d) Consumption of 10-15 mL colostrum per feeding the first 24
hours - ANSWER-
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS ) ALREADY GRADED A+.
Mary Grace just delivered as full-term baby. She has been in an
insulindependent type 1 diabetic since she was 15-years-old.
She has many questions and concerns about breastfeeding and
her diabetes. Which of the following is true about diabetes and
breastfeeding?
a) Because of the increased sugar in her milk, t he baby will
need to be supplemented with formula to prevent obesity
b) Mary Grace will most likely find that her insulin needs are
decreased so she will have to watch her glucose carefully
c) In order to keep her blood glucose levels stabilized, Mary
Grace should plan on formula-feeding the baby
d) Breastfeeding will have no impact on her diabetes, so there
is really nothing to be concerned about - ANSWER-b) Mary
Grace will most likely find that her insulin needs are decreased
so she will have to watch her glucose carefully
Which of the following is an evidence-based practice?
a) Giving babies a test feed of sterile water as a first feed
b) Giving glucose water to prevent hyperbilirubinemia
,c) Waking the baby to feed at least every 3 hours
d) Keeping mothers and babies skin-to-skin until the first feed is
accomplished - ANSWER-d) Keeping mothers and babies skin-
to-skin until the first feed is accomplished
What is the most important factor that impacts duration of
breastfeeding when a mother returns to work?
a) The timing of when she returns to work
b) Lack of private places to pump
c) The amount of pumped milk she stored ahead of time
d) Negative comments by co-workers - ANSWER-a) The timing of
when she returns to work
You get a call from Maya who is complaining of nipple pain.
After you commiserate with her, what do you say first?
a) "Sore nipples are hard to handle over the phone. I can give
you an appointment tomorrow at 9:30 am.
b) "Do you know if you insurance company covers lactation
visits?"
c) "Can you describe the type of pain you are having?"
d) Describe how are you latching the baby to your breast?" -
ANSWER-c) Can you describe the type of pain you are
having?"
, Monique delivered a male infant at 30 week gestation. In
reviewing her history, which would be considered a risk factor
for premature births? a) Maternal stature less than 60"
b) History of scarlet fever
c) Breech presentation
d) Periodontal disease - ANSWER-d) Periodontal disease
One of the most important responsibilities of the IBCLC who is
working in a hospital is to:
a) Teach mothers how to cup feed their infants
b) Make sure there is consistency in breastfeeding information
disseminated to mothers
c) Change all the breastfeeding policies and procedures in the
hospital to reflect current evidence
d) Teach all the mothers safe preparation of formula in case they
need to use it - ANSWER-b) Make sure there is consistency in
breastfeeding information disseminated to mothers
Which of the following is an expectation of breastfeeding babies
in the first two days of life?
a) Good first feed, followed by 24 hours of poor feeds
b) At least 3 "scoopable poops" per day
c) Copious audible swallows by the second day of life
d) Consumption of 10-15 mL colostrum per feeding the first 24
hours - ANSWER-
