CLC PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS LATEST VERSION 2025 |GUARANTEED PASS
What is the most variable constituent of human milk, changing both within a single feed and
daily?
- CORRECT ANSWER -d) Fat
A research study shows that mothers who supplement their babies tend to breastfeed longer
than those who don't supplement. Which of the following is most important to know in analyzing
such a study?
- CORRECT ANSWER -c) The authors' definition of supplementation
Which of the following publications is likely to be most useful when considering which drugs are
compatible with breastfeeding?
- CORRECT ANSWER -a) The Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) updated monthly
The best time for a baby to go to the breast for his first feed is:
- CORRECT ANSWER -d) When the baby demonstrates feeding cues
How does the growth pattern of the breastfed infant differ from the formula-fed infant?
- CORRECT ANSWER -b) After an accelerated growth in the early months the breastfed baby
slows at about 4 months
The LEAST important reason for accurate documentation is:
- CORRECT ANSWER -b) To provide parents with an individualized plan of care
Which factor is higher in colostrum than in mature milk?
- CORRECT ANSWER -c) Protein
A 1-month-old infant who has malaria probably acquired the disease:
- CORRECT ANSWER -d) Via exposure to the anopheles mosquito
The most common cause of sore nipples is related to:
- CORRECT ANSWER -a) Incorrect positioning of the baby at the breast
For a mother to fractionate (lactoengineer) her milk she needs to:
- CORRECT ANSWER -c) Have an abundant milk supply
Which matters the most in regards to which women will attend a breastfeeding class?
- CORRECT ANSWER -a) If she has some kind of insurance
A short lingual frenulum is referred to as:
- CORRECT ANSWER -b) Ankyloglossia
According to WHO literature, mastitis is more common in first time breastfeeding mothers. The
primary reason for this trend may be that first time mothers are more:
- CORRECT ANSWER -b) Likely to have latch problems resulting in sore nipples
Georgia asks you how long Mimosa should breastfeed each time. What do you tell her?
- CORRECT ANSWER -d) Until Mimosa stops breastfeeding on the first side, then offer the
second
Which category of drugs is a breastfeeding mother most likely to take?
- CORRECT ANSWER -c) Analgesics
, The AAP Statement recommends pacifiers for infants in the following situations:
- CORRECT ANSWER -c) Breastfed infants over 4 weeks of age
Which of the following nutritional advice for breastfeeding women is evidence-based?
- CORRECT ANSWER -b) Drink enough fluids to satisfy thirst
The birth spacing effects of breastfeeding are most beneficial for:
- CORRECT ANSWER -c) Maternal recovery from childbirth
Lactoferrin is a whey protein that is protective against infection through:
- CORRECT ANSWER -b) Destabilizing the outer cell membrane of bacteria
You are an IBCLC that is due to recertify by exam at your 10-year mark. On your way to the
exam site, you are in a car accident which lands you in the hospital for a couple of days, so you
miss the exam. Which of the following is your first best course of ethical action?
- CORRECT ANSWER -b) Call IBCLC as soon as possible to explain what happened; abide by
their directives regarding use of the IBCLC designation
The volume of milk a mother produces can be affected by:
- CORRECT ANSWER -c) 10% or more dehydration in the mother
The recovery of S. Aureus in human milk is most likely to be a result of:
- CORRECT ANSWER -a) Not being careful in storing and saving pumped milk
The most common deterrent to choosing breastfeeding in the U.S. is:
- CORRECT ANSWER -d) Breastfeeding is perceived as interfering with a mother's lifestyle
choices
The effects of long-lasting and untreated postpartum depression on the infant may be which of
the following?
- CORRECT ANSWER -c) Lack of effect on the baby
The composition of milk changes during weaning in which of the following ways?
- CORRECT ANSWER -a) Increase in sodium and protein concentrations
Which of the following hormones is essential for complete lobular- alveolar development of the
mammary gland?
- CORRECT ANSWER -c) Prolactin
Jonie calls you to say her physician has diagnosed her 4-week-old baby Melody as having colic.
What is your first response?
- CORRECT ANSWER -d) d) I can imagine it's really upsetting to hear your baby crying and see
her in so much pain
Which of the following is true about fat stores in the breast?
- CORRECT ANSWER -b) Fat is intermingled with glandular tissue throughout the breast
The following markers in breast milk indicate that lactogenesis 2 is occurring or has occurred:
- CORRECT ANSWER -d) Concentrations of lactose and citrate increase
A feeding tube at the breast is helpful with:
- CORRECT ANSWER -a) A baby who is FTT
Casomorphins are active peptides that are derived from:
- CORRECT ANSWER -a) The casein component of breast milk
ANSWERS LATEST VERSION 2025 |GUARANTEED PASS
What is the most variable constituent of human milk, changing both within a single feed and
daily?
- CORRECT ANSWER -d) Fat
A research study shows that mothers who supplement their babies tend to breastfeed longer
than those who don't supplement. Which of the following is most important to know in analyzing
such a study?
- CORRECT ANSWER -c) The authors' definition of supplementation
Which of the following publications is likely to be most useful when considering which drugs are
compatible with breastfeeding?
- CORRECT ANSWER -a) The Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) updated monthly
The best time for a baby to go to the breast for his first feed is:
- CORRECT ANSWER -d) When the baby demonstrates feeding cues
How does the growth pattern of the breastfed infant differ from the formula-fed infant?
- CORRECT ANSWER -b) After an accelerated growth in the early months the breastfed baby
slows at about 4 months
The LEAST important reason for accurate documentation is:
- CORRECT ANSWER -b) To provide parents with an individualized plan of care
Which factor is higher in colostrum than in mature milk?
- CORRECT ANSWER -c) Protein
A 1-month-old infant who has malaria probably acquired the disease:
- CORRECT ANSWER -d) Via exposure to the anopheles mosquito
The most common cause of sore nipples is related to:
- CORRECT ANSWER -a) Incorrect positioning of the baby at the breast
For a mother to fractionate (lactoengineer) her milk she needs to:
- CORRECT ANSWER -c) Have an abundant milk supply
Which matters the most in regards to which women will attend a breastfeeding class?
- CORRECT ANSWER -a) If she has some kind of insurance
A short lingual frenulum is referred to as:
- CORRECT ANSWER -b) Ankyloglossia
According to WHO literature, mastitis is more common in first time breastfeeding mothers. The
primary reason for this trend may be that first time mothers are more:
- CORRECT ANSWER -b) Likely to have latch problems resulting in sore nipples
Georgia asks you how long Mimosa should breastfeed each time. What do you tell her?
- CORRECT ANSWER -d) Until Mimosa stops breastfeeding on the first side, then offer the
second
Which category of drugs is a breastfeeding mother most likely to take?
- CORRECT ANSWER -c) Analgesics
, The AAP Statement recommends pacifiers for infants in the following situations:
- CORRECT ANSWER -c) Breastfed infants over 4 weeks of age
Which of the following nutritional advice for breastfeeding women is evidence-based?
- CORRECT ANSWER -b) Drink enough fluids to satisfy thirst
The birth spacing effects of breastfeeding are most beneficial for:
- CORRECT ANSWER -c) Maternal recovery from childbirth
Lactoferrin is a whey protein that is protective against infection through:
- CORRECT ANSWER -b) Destabilizing the outer cell membrane of bacteria
You are an IBCLC that is due to recertify by exam at your 10-year mark. On your way to the
exam site, you are in a car accident which lands you in the hospital for a couple of days, so you
miss the exam. Which of the following is your first best course of ethical action?
- CORRECT ANSWER -b) Call IBCLC as soon as possible to explain what happened; abide by
their directives regarding use of the IBCLC designation
The volume of milk a mother produces can be affected by:
- CORRECT ANSWER -c) 10% or more dehydration in the mother
The recovery of S. Aureus in human milk is most likely to be a result of:
- CORRECT ANSWER -a) Not being careful in storing and saving pumped milk
The most common deterrent to choosing breastfeeding in the U.S. is:
- CORRECT ANSWER -d) Breastfeeding is perceived as interfering with a mother's lifestyle
choices
The effects of long-lasting and untreated postpartum depression on the infant may be which of
the following?
- CORRECT ANSWER -c) Lack of effect on the baby
The composition of milk changes during weaning in which of the following ways?
- CORRECT ANSWER -a) Increase in sodium and protein concentrations
Which of the following hormones is essential for complete lobular- alveolar development of the
mammary gland?
- CORRECT ANSWER -c) Prolactin
Jonie calls you to say her physician has diagnosed her 4-week-old baby Melody as having colic.
What is your first response?
- CORRECT ANSWER -d) d) I can imagine it's really upsetting to hear your baby crying and see
her in so much pain
Which of the following is true about fat stores in the breast?
- CORRECT ANSWER -b) Fat is intermingled with glandular tissue throughout the breast
The following markers in breast milk indicate that lactogenesis 2 is occurring or has occurred:
- CORRECT ANSWER -d) Concentrations of lactose and citrate increase
A feeding tube at the breast is helpful with:
- CORRECT ANSWER -a) A baby who is FTT
Casomorphins are active peptides that are derived from:
- CORRECT ANSWER -a) The casein component of breast milk
