Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) Exam Study
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION.
AAP ~CORRECT ANSWER~American Academy of Pediatrics
ABM ~CORRECT ANSWER~Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
AGA ~CORRECT ANSWER~Appropriate for gestational age.
Alveoli ~CORRECT ANSWER~Small glands in the breast that produce
breast milk.
Amenorrhea ~CORRECT ANSWER~The absence of menstruation.
Aysemmetric latch ~CORRECT ANSWER~Optimal attachment to the
breast, where the babies lips are not centered in relationship to the areola,
but rather vertically off centered, with the babies chin and lower lip closer
to the edge of the areola and the babies upper lip.
Atopy ~CORRECT ANSWER~And allergy for which there is a genetic
predisposition, such as asthma, eczema, or rhinitis.
,(BFHI) Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative ~CORRECT ANSWER~The
UNICEF baby friendly hospital initiative, an international program
recognizing hospitals and birth centers that implement the 10 steps to
successful breastfeeding.
Bilirubin ~CORRECT ANSWER~The byproduct of the breakdown of the
hemoglobin portion of red blood cells.
Bilirubin Encephalopathy ~CORRECT ANSWER~Damage to the brain
and central nervous system related to hyperbilirubinemia (Jaundice); Also
known as "Kernicterus."
Milk Bleb ~CORRECT ANSWER~A firm, small, white spot near the nipple
pore opening containing accumulated milk solids. Also referred to as a
milk blister.
Block Feeding ~CORRECT ANSWER~A pattern of feeding: used to deal
with an over-abundant milk supply. In block feeding, the mother offers the
baby only one breast for one, two, or three feedings to generate mild local
pressure to slow down milk production. Then she offers the other breast
for another block of time.
Blocked Duct ~CORRECT ANSWER~A condition in which milk from one
part of the breast does not flow well and forms a lump of solidified milk
that blocks the milk duct.
,Brachial Plexus Injury ~CORRECT ANSWER~Decreased movement or
sensation in the arm caused by injury to the bundle of nerves passing
through the shoulder area. This may be caused during birth by pressure to
the shoulder area.
Bradycardia ~CORRECT ANSWER~Slow heart rate, less than 100 bpm in
an infant.
Breast Abscess ~CORRECT ANSWER~An area in the breast that feels hot
and painful and is full of fluid. Typically resulting from unresolved
mastitis.
Breast Compression ~CORRECT ANSWER~A hands-on method used
during nursing or pumping to increase the flow of milk. The mother gently
sneezes, or compresses gently, her breast. Typically used when milk flow
stops or slows, to increase milk flow again. Also called "alternate massage."
Breastmilk Jaundice ~CORRECT ANSWER~Jaundice occurring in the
breast fed infant after 10-14 days of life. The cause of breastmilk jaundice is
unknown and the incident is less than 1%.
, Brucellosis ~CORRECT ANSWER~Bacterial infection from contact with
animals carrying the Brucella bacteria. Infection causes an undulating fever
that spikes in waves.
Candida ~CORRECT ANSWER~A family of parasitic fungi occurring
especially in the mouth, vagina, and intestinal tract. They are usually
benign but can become pathogenic and include the caustive agent (candida
albicans) of thrush.
Caput Succedaneum ~CORRECT ANSWER~Swelling of the soft tissues of
a newborn baby's scalp that develops as a baby travels through the birth
canal.
CDC ~CORRECT ANSWER~Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Cephalohematoma ~CORRECT ANSWER~A lump that rises on the head
of a newborn with an hours of birth due to bleeding beneath the bones of
the skull.
Chorioamniotis ~CORRECT ANSWER~Inflammation of the fetal
membrane due to infection.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION.
AAP ~CORRECT ANSWER~American Academy of Pediatrics
ABM ~CORRECT ANSWER~Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
AGA ~CORRECT ANSWER~Appropriate for gestational age.
Alveoli ~CORRECT ANSWER~Small glands in the breast that produce
breast milk.
Amenorrhea ~CORRECT ANSWER~The absence of menstruation.
Aysemmetric latch ~CORRECT ANSWER~Optimal attachment to the
breast, where the babies lips are not centered in relationship to the areola,
but rather vertically off centered, with the babies chin and lower lip closer
to the edge of the areola and the babies upper lip.
Atopy ~CORRECT ANSWER~And allergy for which there is a genetic
predisposition, such as asthma, eczema, or rhinitis.
,(BFHI) Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative ~CORRECT ANSWER~The
UNICEF baby friendly hospital initiative, an international program
recognizing hospitals and birth centers that implement the 10 steps to
successful breastfeeding.
Bilirubin ~CORRECT ANSWER~The byproduct of the breakdown of the
hemoglobin portion of red blood cells.
Bilirubin Encephalopathy ~CORRECT ANSWER~Damage to the brain
and central nervous system related to hyperbilirubinemia (Jaundice); Also
known as "Kernicterus."
Milk Bleb ~CORRECT ANSWER~A firm, small, white spot near the nipple
pore opening containing accumulated milk solids. Also referred to as a
milk blister.
Block Feeding ~CORRECT ANSWER~A pattern of feeding: used to deal
with an over-abundant milk supply. In block feeding, the mother offers the
baby only one breast for one, two, or three feedings to generate mild local
pressure to slow down milk production. Then she offers the other breast
for another block of time.
Blocked Duct ~CORRECT ANSWER~A condition in which milk from one
part of the breast does not flow well and forms a lump of solidified milk
that blocks the milk duct.
,Brachial Plexus Injury ~CORRECT ANSWER~Decreased movement or
sensation in the arm caused by injury to the bundle of nerves passing
through the shoulder area. This may be caused during birth by pressure to
the shoulder area.
Bradycardia ~CORRECT ANSWER~Slow heart rate, less than 100 bpm in
an infant.
Breast Abscess ~CORRECT ANSWER~An area in the breast that feels hot
and painful and is full of fluid. Typically resulting from unresolved
mastitis.
Breast Compression ~CORRECT ANSWER~A hands-on method used
during nursing or pumping to increase the flow of milk. The mother gently
sneezes, or compresses gently, her breast. Typically used when milk flow
stops or slows, to increase milk flow again. Also called "alternate massage."
Breastmilk Jaundice ~CORRECT ANSWER~Jaundice occurring in the
breast fed infant after 10-14 days of life. The cause of breastmilk jaundice is
unknown and the incident is less than 1%.
, Brucellosis ~CORRECT ANSWER~Bacterial infection from contact with
animals carrying the Brucella bacteria. Infection causes an undulating fever
that spikes in waves.
Candida ~CORRECT ANSWER~A family of parasitic fungi occurring
especially in the mouth, vagina, and intestinal tract. They are usually
benign but can become pathogenic and include the caustive agent (candida
albicans) of thrush.
Caput Succedaneum ~CORRECT ANSWER~Swelling of the soft tissues of
a newborn baby's scalp that develops as a baby travels through the birth
canal.
CDC ~CORRECT ANSWER~Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Cephalohematoma ~CORRECT ANSWER~A lump that rises on the head
of a newborn with an hours of birth due to bleeding beneath the bones of
the skull.
Chorioamniotis ~CORRECT ANSWER~Inflammation of the fetal
membrane due to infection.
