COMPLETE; CLC PRACTICE EXAMS (CLC (CERTIFIED LACTATION COUNSELOR)
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS/ VERIFIED ANSWERS| GRADED A+ STUDY
GUIDE 2025|TEST BANK
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
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?
True
Does breastfeeding lower the risk of nec in preterm infants?
Yes
Is there a difference in the protective effect against sids between babies that are exclusively
breastfed vs. Non-exclusively?
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)?
Yes
, True of false. Lactational amenorrhea, or the delay in return of menses after birth, is not
associated with exclusive breastfeeding.
False
What are the physical benefits of breastfeeding to the lactating parent?
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)?
Best available clinical evidence, clinical expertise, patient concerns and needs
What are the benefits of breastfeeding for infants?
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?
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
What are hypertonic lips in an infant?
Abnormally high muscle tone or overuse of lips- increased lip activity to hold breast in mouth
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS/ VERIFIED ANSWERS| GRADED A+ STUDY
GUIDE 2025|TEST BANK
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
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?
True
Does breastfeeding lower the risk of nec in preterm infants?
Yes
Is there a difference in the protective effect against sids between babies that are exclusively
breastfed vs. Non-exclusively?
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)?
Yes
, True of false. Lactational amenorrhea, or the delay in return of menses after birth, is not
associated with exclusive breastfeeding.
False
What are the physical benefits of breastfeeding to the lactating parent?
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)?
Best available clinical evidence, clinical expertise, patient concerns and needs
What are the benefits of breastfeeding for infants?
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?
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
What are hypertonic lips in an infant?
Abnormally high muscle tone or overuse of lips- increased lip activity to hold breast in mouth
