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CLC- Certified Lactation Counselor Exam
| Actual Questions & Correct Answers (
Most Tested Exam Questions)
What duration of breastfeeding is associated with significantly reduced incidence
of acute otits media (AOM)? A) Any breastfeeding B) Up to 3 mos C) More than 4-
6 months-correct-answer-C) More than 4-6 months
Breastfeeding lowers the risk for the incidence of dental caries compared to
children fed nonhuman milk from a bottle. True of False?-correct-answer-True
Does breastfeeding lower the risk of NEC in preterm infants?-correct-answer-Yes
Is there a difference in the protective effect against SIDS between babies that are
exclusively breastfed vs. non-exclusively?-correct-answer-Yes, babies that are
exclusively breastfed have a stronger protective effect against SIDS
Does breastfeeding lower the risk for the incidence of malocclusion (misalignment
of teeth)?-correct-answer-Yes
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True of False. Lactational amenorrhea, or the delay in return of menses after birth,
is not associated with exclusive breastfeeding.-correct-answer-False
What are the physical benefits of breastfeeding to the lactating parent?-correct-
answer-Lower risk of breast cancer, lower risk of ovarian cancer, reduced risk of
Type 2 diabetes, reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
What are the 3 main steps of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)?-correct-answer-Best
available clinical evidence, Clinical expertise, Patient concerns and needs
What are the benefits of breastfeeding for infants?-correct-answer-Protective
against respiratory infections, asthma, gastrointestinal infections and diarrhea, ear
infections, dental caries, teeth misalignment, NEC and SIDS, obesity, diabetes,
higher performance on intelligence tests
What are hypotonic lips in an infant?-correct-answer-Abnormally LOW muscle
tone or weakness in lips- may impact amount of suction, increase work of feeding,
can contribute to milk loss and fatigue during feedings
CLC- Certified Lactation Counselor Exam
| Actual Questions & Correct Answers (
Most Tested Exam Questions)
What duration of breastfeeding is associated with significantly reduced incidence
of acute otits media (AOM)? A) Any breastfeeding B) Up to 3 mos C) More than 4-
6 months-correct-answer-C) More than 4-6 months
Breastfeeding lowers the risk for the incidence of dental caries compared to
children fed nonhuman milk from a bottle. True of False?-correct-answer-True
Does breastfeeding lower the risk of NEC in preterm infants?-correct-answer-Yes
Is there a difference in the protective effect against SIDS between babies that are
exclusively breastfed vs. non-exclusively?-correct-answer-Yes, babies that are
exclusively breastfed have a stronger protective effect against SIDS
Does breastfeeding lower the risk for the incidence of malocclusion (misalignment
of teeth)?-correct-answer-Yes
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True of False. Lactational amenorrhea, or the delay in return of menses after birth,
is not associated with exclusive breastfeeding.-correct-answer-False
What are the physical benefits of breastfeeding to the lactating parent?-correct-
answer-Lower risk of breast cancer, lower risk of ovarian cancer, reduced risk of
Type 2 diabetes, reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
What are the 3 main steps of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)?-correct-answer-Best
available clinical evidence, Clinical expertise, Patient concerns and needs
What are the benefits of breastfeeding for infants?-correct-answer-Protective
against respiratory infections, asthma, gastrointestinal infections and diarrhea, ear
infections, dental caries, teeth misalignment, NEC and SIDS, obesity, diabetes,
higher performance on intelligence tests
What are hypotonic lips in an infant?-correct-answer-Abnormally LOW muscle
tone or weakness in lips- may impact amount of suction, increase work of feeding,
can contribute to milk loss and fatigue during feedings
