IBCLC Exam Questions With 100%
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All of the following are barriers that influence the decision to
breastfeed EXCEPT:
A. The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
B. WIC program remains the largest distributer of formula
C. Prolific formula advertising
D. Lack of support from employers - Correct Answer-A. The
Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
What would constitute as a violation of the International Code
of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes?
A. Sitting in on a formula rep's presentation on the newest
formula
B. Giving a non-breastfeeding mother samples of formula
C. Being given a case of formula from the formula rep to be
used for research
D. Showing a formula feeding family how to mix powdered
formula safely for the baby - Correct Answer-B. Giving a non-
breastfeeding mother samples of formula
,No health care facility should be used to promote infant
formula or other products. Which document dose this
statement refer to?
A. International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes
B. Code of Professional Conduct of IBCLC's
C. Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
D. Innocenti Declaration - Correct Answer-A. International
Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes
The introduction of infant formula to the general public was in
the late 1800's. As a result, what year did breastfeeding reach
an all-time low?
A. 1922
B. 1985
C. 1971
D. 1958 - Correct Answer-C. 1971
All of the following are among the 10 steps of the Baby
Friendly Hospital Initiative EXCEPT:
A. Help mothers being breastfeeding within a half hour after
birth
,B. Give nothing other than breastmilk unless medically
indicated
C. Teach mothers how to use a breast pump before hospital
discharge
D. Encourage cue-based, infant-led feeding - Correct Answer-
C. Teach mothers how to use a breast pump before hospital
discharge
Which agency provides a report card on the status of
breastfeeding for each US state?
A. The International Lactation Consultants Association
B. The CDC
C. La Leche League
D. The WHO - Correct Answer-B. The CDC
All of the following are contraindications for breastfeeding
EXCEPT:
A. A mother who is HIV+ on antiretroviral therapy living in a
developing country
B. A mother who is infected with human T-cell lymphotrophic
type 2
C. Mothers with active illicit drug use
, D. An infant diagnosed with galactosemia - Correct Answer-A.
A mother who is HIV+ on antiretroviral therapy living in a
developing country
Exclusive formula fed infants demonstrate less cognitive
development compared to exclusively breastfed infants.
According to research, how much lower are IQ test scores for
children who had been formula fed compared to those who
had been breastfed?
A. 9-15 points
B. 5-10 points
C. 10-15 points
D. 2-6 points - Correct Answer-D. 2-6 points
3.4 points to be exact
Exclusive breastfeeding is associated with a decreased risk of
SIDS, respiratory disease, and gastroenteritis?
A. True
B. False - Correct Answer-A. True
Breastfeeding provides benefits to the mom in all the
following ways EXCEPT:
Correct Answers 2024
All of the following are barriers that influence the decision to
breastfeed EXCEPT:
A. The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
B. WIC program remains the largest distributer of formula
C. Prolific formula advertising
D. Lack of support from employers - Correct Answer-A. The
Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
What would constitute as a violation of the International Code
of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes?
A. Sitting in on a formula rep's presentation on the newest
formula
B. Giving a non-breastfeeding mother samples of formula
C. Being given a case of formula from the formula rep to be
used for research
D. Showing a formula feeding family how to mix powdered
formula safely for the baby - Correct Answer-B. Giving a non-
breastfeeding mother samples of formula
,No health care facility should be used to promote infant
formula or other products. Which document dose this
statement refer to?
A. International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes
B. Code of Professional Conduct of IBCLC's
C. Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
D. Innocenti Declaration - Correct Answer-A. International
Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes
The introduction of infant formula to the general public was in
the late 1800's. As a result, what year did breastfeeding reach
an all-time low?
A. 1922
B. 1985
C. 1971
D. 1958 - Correct Answer-C. 1971
All of the following are among the 10 steps of the Baby
Friendly Hospital Initiative EXCEPT:
A. Help mothers being breastfeeding within a half hour after
birth
,B. Give nothing other than breastmilk unless medically
indicated
C. Teach mothers how to use a breast pump before hospital
discharge
D. Encourage cue-based, infant-led feeding - Correct Answer-
C. Teach mothers how to use a breast pump before hospital
discharge
Which agency provides a report card on the status of
breastfeeding for each US state?
A. The International Lactation Consultants Association
B. The CDC
C. La Leche League
D. The WHO - Correct Answer-B. The CDC
All of the following are contraindications for breastfeeding
EXCEPT:
A. A mother who is HIV+ on antiretroviral therapy living in a
developing country
B. A mother who is infected with human T-cell lymphotrophic
type 2
C. Mothers with active illicit drug use
, D. An infant diagnosed with galactosemia - Correct Answer-A.
A mother who is HIV+ on antiretroviral therapy living in a
developing country
Exclusive formula fed infants demonstrate less cognitive
development compared to exclusively breastfed infants.
According to research, how much lower are IQ test scores for
children who had been formula fed compared to those who
had been breastfed?
A. 9-15 points
B. 5-10 points
C. 10-15 points
D. 2-6 points - Correct Answer-D. 2-6 points
3.4 points to be exact
Exclusive breastfeeding is associated with a decreased risk of
SIDS, respiratory disease, and gastroenteritis?
A. True
B. False - Correct Answer-A. True
Breastfeeding provides benefits to the mom in all the
following ways EXCEPT:
