IBCLC Exam ( Updated 2025 ) 1 100 Complete
Questions & Answers (Solved) 100% Correct
Alveolar ridge - ANSWER-ridges on upper and lower
jaw where infant's teeth will grow
Hyperalimentation - ANSWER-IV feeding of
premature infant with solution of amino acids,
glucose, electrolytes and nutrients. There may be
resultant zinc deficiencies.
,pKa - ANSWER-PH of a drug when equally ionic or
nonionic. Drugs with pKa higher than 7.2 may be
sequestered in breastmilk.
Choanal atresia - ANSWER-A rare congenital
anomaly blocking posterior nostrils on one or both
sides
Complete bilateral atresia is potentially life
threatening
Feeding intolerance due to inability to coordiante
SSB, snorting cry, congestion of one nostril
B cell - ANSWER-Lymphocyte found in breastmilk.
Attacks antigens. Contributes to production of sIgA.
Hepatitis E - ANSWER-Viral infection of liver that is
self limited and is not chronic. It is typically
associated with water contamination. BF is
considered safe.
,Loratadine - ANSWER-Long-acting antihistamine L1.
Observe for sedation.
Echinacea - ANSWER-Herbal immunostimulant, L3.
Known for stimulating immune system and wound
healing.
Galactose - ANSWER-Monosaccharide derived from
lactose. Helps with CNS development.
Nicotine - ANSWER-L2
VLBW - ANSWER-Less than 1500g
Port wine stain - ANSWER-Nevus flammeus.
Reddish or flat pink lesion that does not blanch with
pressure, caused by dilated capillaries below the
epidermal skin. This lesion usually remains constant
in size and does not fade with time.
, Blessed thistle - ANSWER-Herbal galactagogue L3
Congenital dermal melanocytosis - ANSWER-Slate
gray nevi, sometimes known as Mongolian spots.
Bluish black pigmented area on newborn butt or
back. Seen in NB with dark skin and typically fade
over time.
Hepatitis B - ANSWER-Acute viral infection of liver.
Safe for BF if vaccine given to infant within 12 hrs
after birth.
Hepatitis A - ANSWER-Acute viral infection of liver.
usually transmitted through food/water. Little
evidence of MTCT but babies should receive vax and
given gamma globulin if mother infected, then able
to BF.
Questions & Answers (Solved) 100% Correct
Alveolar ridge - ANSWER-ridges on upper and lower
jaw where infant's teeth will grow
Hyperalimentation - ANSWER-IV feeding of
premature infant with solution of amino acids,
glucose, electrolytes and nutrients. There may be
resultant zinc deficiencies.
,pKa - ANSWER-PH of a drug when equally ionic or
nonionic. Drugs with pKa higher than 7.2 may be
sequestered in breastmilk.
Choanal atresia - ANSWER-A rare congenital
anomaly blocking posterior nostrils on one or both
sides
Complete bilateral atresia is potentially life
threatening
Feeding intolerance due to inability to coordiante
SSB, snorting cry, congestion of one nostril
B cell - ANSWER-Lymphocyte found in breastmilk.
Attacks antigens. Contributes to production of sIgA.
Hepatitis E - ANSWER-Viral infection of liver that is
self limited and is not chronic. It is typically
associated with water contamination. BF is
considered safe.
,Loratadine - ANSWER-Long-acting antihistamine L1.
Observe for sedation.
Echinacea - ANSWER-Herbal immunostimulant, L3.
Known for stimulating immune system and wound
healing.
Galactose - ANSWER-Monosaccharide derived from
lactose. Helps with CNS development.
Nicotine - ANSWER-L2
VLBW - ANSWER-Less than 1500g
Port wine stain - ANSWER-Nevus flammeus.
Reddish or flat pink lesion that does not blanch with
pressure, caused by dilated capillaries below the
epidermal skin. This lesion usually remains constant
in size and does not fade with time.
, Blessed thistle - ANSWER-Herbal galactagogue L3
Congenital dermal melanocytosis - ANSWER-Slate
gray nevi, sometimes known as Mongolian spots.
Bluish black pigmented area on newborn butt or
back. Seen in NB with dark skin and typically fade
over time.
Hepatitis B - ANSWER-Acute viral infection of liver.
Safe for BF if vaccine given to infant within 12 hrs
after birth.
Hepatitis A - ANSWER-Acute viral infection of liver.
usually transmitted through food/water. Little
evidence of MTCT but babies should receive vax and
given gamma globulin if mother infected, then able
to BF.
