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IBCLC EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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% of breastmilk that is carbohydrates

Correct Answer: Approximately 7%
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Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breast_milk.



% of breastmilk that is fat
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Correct Answer: Approximately 4%

Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 50.
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% of breastmilk that is protein
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Correct Answer: Approximately .8 - 1 %

Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice
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(2nd ed.), page 272.



% of calories in breastmilk from carbohydrates

Correct Answer: Approximately 40%

Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 69.



% of calories in breastmilk from fat




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,Correct Answer: Approximately 50%

Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 124.



% of calories in breastmilk from protein

Correct Answer: Approximately 10%

Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice

(2nd ed.), page 272.
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Acinus

Correct Answer: Any of the small sacs or alveoli that terminate the ducts and are lined

with secretory cells.
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Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. Available online: http://www.merriam-
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webster.com/medical/acinus?show=0&t=1296699192



Acrocyanosis
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Correct Answer: Bluish discoloration of the hands and feet in the newborn; peripheral

cyanosis. Should not persist beyond 24 hours after birth.
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Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.



Active immunity

Correct 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.




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,Active transport

Correct Answer: Passage of drug into breastmilk assisted by components in

breastmilk.

Hale & Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 470.



Acyclovir/Zovirax

Correct Answer: Antiviral used to treat herpes infections, L2.
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Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 177.



Aerobic bacteria
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Correct Answer: Bacteria requiring air for metabolic processes. The breast is colonized
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with this type of bacteria.

Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
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AGA

Correct Answer: Appropriate for Gestational Age. Having a birth weight between the
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10th and 90th percentile on intrauterine growth charts.

Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 671.



Alcohol and breastfeeding

Correct Answer: Alcohol can decrease milk supply. Breastfeeding must be interrupted

for 1 hour per drink, or until mother is sober.




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, Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 171 &

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Aldomet/Methyldopa

Correct Answer: Antihypertensive, L2. Frequently used to treat hypertension during

pregnancy. No concerns reported via breastmilk.

Hale, 2010. Medications and Mother's Milk (14th ed.), page 667.
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Allergen

Correct Answer: A substance that causes an allergic response, such as foods, drugs,

inhalants. Cow's milk is common source for infants.
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Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
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Αlphalactalbumin

Correct Answer: A major protein found in human milk whey. Assists in processing
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lactose.

Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
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Alveolar ridge

Correct Answer: The ridges on the upper and lower jaw where infant's teeth will grow.

Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.



Alveolus, alveoli




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