CLC PRACTICE EXAM 3 2025 (CERTIFIED LACTATION COUNSELOR
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1. Which of the following breast surgeries will likely cause d) Breast reduction
the most breastfeeding problems? surgery using the pedicle
a) Biopsy of a benign lump in the supper outer quad- technique
rant of the breast
b) Removal of a benign lump, 2 cm by 3 cm just above
the areola
c) Breast augmentation using a periareolar incision
d) Breast reduction surgery using the pedicle tech-
nique
2. A pediatric practice sends out a questionnaire to 245 a) The author of the pro-
mothers in its practice that are using a certain parent- gram develops and ad-
ing program which advocates scheduled feedings. The ministers the question-
results of their survey indicate that 68% of the mothers naire
using this program breastfeed their infants at least
6 months which is higher than the national average.
Assuming all the following are true, which indicates a
bias that may impact the results of the study?
a) The author of the program develops and adminis-
ters the questionnaire
b) Mothers in this practice are given a pump as a baby
gift
c) Mothers are all signed up for the infant formula
"Sunshine" Club
d) All the mothers were given the questionnaire at 6
months postpartum
3. The Tail of Spence has which of the following charac- d) Is connected to the pri-
teristics? mary breast tissue
a) Will appear after primary engorgement is over
b) Is unilateral in the majority of omwne
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c) Can be diagnosed after 20 weeks of gestation
d) Is connected to the primary breast tissue
4. What is the most common reason for an infant to be d) Mismanagement of
diagnosed with FTT? breastfeeding
a) Nipple or breast abnormalities of the mother
b) Infant with oral motor dysfunction
c) Infant with low body tone
d) Mismanagement of breastfeeding
5. Under which condition would a mother with TB NOT be a) Mother is diagnosed
allowed to provide breast milk to her infant? with TB mastitis
a) Mother is diagnosed with TB mastitis
b) Active TB with positive aerosolized sputum cultures
c) Active pulmonary TB with suspected multi/drug re-
sistance
d) Abnormal chest x-ray indicating active disease
6. A strong predictor for postpartum depression is: d) Depression at any time
a) Formula-feeding in her life
b) Sleep disturbances
c) Lack of social support
d) Depression at any time in her life
7. Kayla and Grover are attending your prenatal breast- b) Weaning time is best
feeding class. Grover asks you how long Kayla should if it's a joint decision be-
breastfeed. Your best response is: tween Kayla and the baby
a) The WHO recommends breastfeeding for at least 2
years
b) Weaning time is best if it's a joint decision between
Kayla and the baby
c) The AAP recommends breastfeeding for at least a
year
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d) When the baby indicates that he or she is ready to
wean
8. Kayla wants to know what she needs to be doing to a) Enjoy the rest of the
prepare for breastfeeding her baby who is due in 4 pregnancy and do some
weeks. Your best response is: recommended reading
a) Enjoy the rest of the pregnancy and do some recom-
mended reading
b) Improve nipple grasp-ability by doing the Hoffman
maneuver twice a day
c) Have her physician check for nipple inversion to
make sure she'll be able to breastfeed
d) Gently rub a washcloth over the nipples several
times a day too toughen them in preparation for the
baby suckling
9. Mallory has been told to eliminate all dairy from her c) It's unlikely for the baby
diet because the baby is lactose intolerant. Given what to be lactose intolerant
you know about lactose in human milk, what direction and going off dairy will not
will your counseling take? change the lactose in her
a) She really only needs to eliminate cow's milk from milk
her diet as that is the most significant form of lactose
that she would be consuming
b) Since babies cannot be lactose intolerant, it's anoth-
er issue entirely
c) It's unlikely for the baby to be lactose intolerant and
going off dairy will not change the lactose in her milk
d) Sympathize with her and tell her that the best solu-
tion for lactose intolerance in a baby is to stop breast-
feeding and give a lactose-free formula
10.
CLC Practice Exam #3
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VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION (JUST RELEASED)
1. Which of the following breast surgeries will likely cause d) Breast reduction
the most breastfeeding problems? surgery using the pedicle
a) Biopsy of a benign lump in the supper outer quad- technique
rant of the breast
b) Removal of a benign lump, 2 cm by 3 cm just above
the areola
c) Breast augmentation using a periareolar incision
d) Breast reduction surgery using the pedicle tech-
nique
2. A pediatric practice sends out a questionnaire to 245 a) The author of the pro-
mothers in its practice that are using a certain parent- gram develops and ad-
ing program which advocates scheduled feedings. The ministers the question-
results of their survey indicate that 68% of the mothers naire
using this program breastfeed their infants at least
6 months which is higher than the national average.
Assuming all the following are true, which indicates a
bias that may impact the results of the study?
a) The author of the program develops and adminis-
ters the questionnaire
b) Mothers in this practice are given a pump as a baby
gift
c) Mothers are all signed up for the infant formula
"Sunshine" Club
d) All the mothers were given the questionnaire at 6
months postpartum
3. The Tail of Spence has which of the following charac- d) Is connected to the pri-
teristics? mary breast tissue
a) Will appear after primary engorgement is over
b) Is unilateral in the majority of omwne
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c) Can be diagnosed after 20 weeks of gestation
d) Is connected to the primary breast tissue
4. What is the most common reason for an infant to be d) Mismanagement of
diagnosed with FTT? breastfeeding
a) Nipple or breast abnormalities of the mother
b) Infant with oral motor dysfunction
c) Infant with low body tone
d) Mismanagement of breastfeeding
5. Under which condition would a mother with TB NOT be a) Mother is diagnosed
allowed to provide breast milk to her infant? with TB mastitis
a) Mother is diagnosed with TB mastitis
b) Active TB with positive aerosolized sputum cultures
c) Active pulmonary TB with suspected multi/drug re-
sistance
d) Abnormal chest x-ray indicating active disease
6. A strong predictor for postpartum depression is: d) Depression at any time
a) Formula-feeding in her life
b) Sleep disturbances
c) Lack of social support
d) Depression at any time in her life
7. Kayla and Grover are attending your prenatal breast- b) Weaning time is best
feeding class. Grover asks you how long Kayla should if it's a joint decision be-
breastfeed. Your best response is: tween Kayla and the baby
a) The WHO recommends breastfeeding for at least 2
years
b) Weaning time is best if it's a joint decision between
Kayla and the baby
c) The AAP recommends breastfeeding for at least a
year
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d) When the baby indicates that he or she is ready to
wean
8. Kayla wants to know what she needs to be doing to a) Enjoy the rest of the
prepare for breastfeeding her baby who is due in 4 pregnancy and do some
weeks. Your best response is: recommended reading
a) Enjoy the rest of the pregnancy and do some recom-
mended reading
b) Improve nipple grasp-ability by doing the Hoffman
maneuver twice a day
c) Have her physician check for nipple inversion to
make sure she'll be able to breastfeed
d) Gently rub a washcloth over the nipples several
times a day too toughen them in preparation for the
baby suckling
9. Mallory has been told to eliminate all dairy from her c) It's unlikely for the baby
diet because the baby is lactose intolerant. Given what to be lactose intolerant
you know about lactose in human milk, what direction and going off dairy will not
will your counseling take? change the lactose in her
a) She really only needs to eliminate cow's milk from milk
her diet as that is the most significant form of lactose
that she would be consuming
b) Since babies cannot be lactose intolerant, it's anoth-
er issue entirely
c) It's unlikely for the baby to be lactose intolerant and
going off dairy will not change the lactose in her milk
d) Sympathize with her and tell her that the best solu-
tion for lactose intolerance in a baby is to stop breast-
feeding and give a lactose-free formula
10.
