IBCLC Exam final update Questions and
Answers |With 100% Verified Solutions |
Updated & Verified | 2025
% of breastmilk that is carbohydrates - ANSWER-
Approximately 7%
Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breast_milk.
% of breastmilk that is fat - ANSWER-Approximately
4%
Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human
Lactation, page 50.
% of breastmilk that is protein - ANSWER-
Approximately .8 - 1 %
,Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum
for Lactation Consultant Practice (2nd ed.), page 272.
% of calories in breastmilk from carbohydrates -
ANSWER-Approximately 40%
Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human
Lactation, page 69.
% of calories in breastmilk from fat - ANSWER-
Approximately 50%
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and
Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 124.
% of calories in breastmilk from protein - ANSWER-
Approximately 10%
Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum
for Lactation Consultant Practice (2nd ed.), page 272.
Anaphylaxis - ANSWER-Hypersensitivity (as to
foreign proteins or drugs) resulting from
,sensitization following prior contact with the
causative agent.
Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. www.merriam-
webster.com/medical/anaphylaxis.
Anchor scar - ANSWER-Surgical technique for
breast reduction, slang.
Ankyglossia - ANSWER-A tongue tie. Characterized
by a thick, short, or tight frenulum under the tongue.
Can cause breastfeeding issues, such as a painful
latch or inefficient milk transfer
Acinus - ANSWER-Any of the small sacs or alveoli
that terminate the ducts and are lined with secretory
cells.
Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. Available
online: http://www.merriam-
webster.com/medical/acinus?show=0&t=129669919
2
, Acrocyanosis - ANSWER-Bluish discoloration of the
hands and feet in the newborn; peripheral cyanosis.
Should not persist beyond 24 hours after birth.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and
Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
Active immunity - ANSWER-Immunity conferred by
the production of antibodies by one's own immune
system.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and
Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 868.
Active transport - ANSWER-Passage of drug into
breastmilk assisted by components in breastmilk.
Hale & Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human
Lactation, page 470.
Acyclovir/Zovirax - ANSWER-Antiviral used to treat
herpes infections, L2.
Answers |With 100% Verified Solutions |
Updated & Verified | 2025
% of breastmilk that is carbohydrates - ANSWER-
Approximately 7%
Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breast_milk.
% of breastmilk that is fat - ANSWER-Approximately
4%
Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human
Lactation, page 50.
% of breastmilk that is protein - ANSWER-
Approximately .8 - 1 %
,Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum
for Lactation Consultant Practice (2nd ed.), page 272.
% of calories in breastmilk from carbohydrates -
ANSWER-Approximately 40%
Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human
Lactation, page 69.
% of calories in breastmilk from fat - ANSWER-
Approximately 50%
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and
Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 124.
% of calories in breastmilk from protein - ANSWER-
Approximately 10%
Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum
for Lactation Consultant Practice (2nd ed.), page 272.
Anaphylaxis - ANSWER-Hypersensitivity (as to
foreign proteins or drugs) resulting from
,sensitization following prior contact with the
causative agent.
Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. www.merriam-
webster.com/medical/anaphylaxis.
Anchor scar - ANSWER-Surgical technique for
breast reduction, slang.
Ankyglossia - ANSWER-A tongue tie. Characterized
by a thick, short, or tight frenulum under the tongue.
Can cause breastfeeding issues, such as a painful
latch or inefficient milk transfer
Acinus - ANSWER-Any of the small sacs or alveoli
that terminate the ducts and are lined with secretory
cells.
Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. Available
online: http://www.merriam-
webster.com/medical/acinus?show=0&t=129669919
2
, Acrocyanosis - ANSWER-Bluish discoloration of the
hands and feet in the newborn; peripheral cyanosis.
Should not persist beyond 24 hours after birth.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and
Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
Active immunity - ANSWER-Immunity conferred by
the production of antibodies by one's own immune
system.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and
Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 868.
Active transport - ANSWER-Passage of drug into
breastmilk assisted by components in breastmilk.
Hale & Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human
Lactation, page 470.
Acyclovir/Zovirax - ANSWER-Antiviral used to treat
herpes infections, L2.
