Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)
Study Exam QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% RATED CORRECT
WITH 100% SURE PASS|GRADED A+
AAP - CORRECT ANSWERS American Academy of Pediatrics
ABM - CORRECT ANSWERS Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
AGA - CORRECT ANSWERS Appropriate for gestational age.
Alveoli - CORRECT ANSWERS Small glands in the breast that produce breast milk.
Amenorrhea - CORRECT ANSWERS The absence of menstruation.
Aysemmetric latch - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS And allergy for which there is a genetic predisposition, such as
asthma, eczema, or rhinitis.
(BFHI) Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative - CORRECT ANSWERS The UNICEF baby friendly
hospital initiative, an international program recognizing hospitals and birth centers that implement the
10 steps to successful breastfeeding.
,Bilirubin - CORRECT ANSWERS The byproduct of the breakdown of the hemoglobin portion
of red blood cells.
Bilirubin Encephalopathy - CORRECT ANSWERS Damage to the brain and central nervous
system related to hyperbilirubinemia (Jaundice); Also known as "Kernicterus."
Milk Bleb - CORRECT ANSWERS A firm, small, white spot near the nipple pore opening
containing accumulated milk solids. Also referred to as a milk blister.
Block Feeding - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS Slow heart rate, less than 100 bpm in an infant.
Breast Abscess - CORRECT ANSWERS An area in the breast that feels hot and painful and is
full of fluid. Typically resulting from unresolved mastitis.
Breast Compression - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS Bacterial infection from contact with animals carrying the
Brucella bacteria. Infection causes an undulating fever that spikes in waves.
Candida - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS Swelling of the soft tissues of a newborn baby's
scalp that develops as a baby travels through the birth canal.
CDC - CORRECT ANSWERS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Cephalohematoma - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS Inflammation of the fetal membrane due to infection.
Cleft Lip and/or Palate - CORRECT ANSWERS A congenital birth defect causing a division or
opening in the roof of the mouth and/or split in the lip.
Cyanosis - CORRECT ANSWERS A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes.
Colostrum - CORRECT ANSWERS The first milk, produced in the breast by the seventh month
of pregnancy. It is thick, sticky, and clear to yellowish in color; is high in protein and vitamin A; causes a
laxative effect, thus, helping the baby to pass meconium stools. Immunoglobulins (mostly IgA) In
colostrum provide an anti-infection protection to the baby and their gut microbiome.
Study Exam QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% RATED CORRECT
WITH 100% SURE PASS|GRADED A+
AAP - CORRECT ANSWERS American Academy of Pediatrics
ABM - CORRECT ANSWERS Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
AGA - CORRECT ANSWERS Appropriate for gestational age.
Alveoli - CORRECT ANSWERS Small glands in the breast that produce breast milk.
Amenorrhea - CORRECT ANSWERS The absence of menstruation.
Aysemmetric latch - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS And allergy for which there is a genetic predisposition, such as
asthma, eczema, or rhinitis.
(BFHI) Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative - CORRECT ANSWERS The UNICEF baby friendly
hospital initiative, an international program recognizing hospitals and birth centers that implement the
10 steps to successful breastfeeding.
,Bilirubin - CORRECT ANSWERS The byproduct of the breakdown of the hemoglobin portion
of red blood cells.
Bilirubin Encephalopathy - CORRECT ANSWERS Damage to the brain and central nervous
system related to hyperbilirubinemia (Jaundice); Also known as "Kernicterus."
Milk Bleb - CORRECT ANSWERS A firm, small, white spot near the nipple pore opening
containing accumulated milk solids. Also referred to as a milk blister.
Block Feeding - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS Slow heart rate, less than 100 bpm in an infant.
Breast Abscess - CORRECT ANSWERS An area in the breast that feels hot and painful and is
full of fluid. Typically resulting from unresolved mastitis.
Breast Compression - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS Bacterial infection from contact with animals carrying the
Brucella bacteria. Infection causes an undulating fever that spikes in waves.
Candida - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS Swelling of the soft tissues of a newborn baby's
scalp that develops as a baby travels through the birth canal.
CDC - CORRECT ANSWERS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Cephalohematoma - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS Inflammation of the fetal membrane due to infection.
Cleft Lip and/or Palate - CORRECT ANSWERS A congenital birth defect causing a division or
opening in the roof of the mouth and/or split in the lip.
Cyanosis - CORRECT ANSWERS A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes.
Colostrum - CORRECT ANSWERS The first milk, produced in the breast by the seventh month
of pregnancy. It is thick, sticky, and clear to yellowish in color; is high in protein and vitamin A; causes a
laxative effect, thus, helping the baby to pass meconium stools. Immunoglobulins (mostly IgA) In
colostrum provide an anti-infection protection to the baby and their gut microbiome.
