ALPP CLC STUDY GUIDE 2026 EXAM
WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What is the primary component of human milk that supports infant immunity?
A. Carbs
B.Proteins
C.Fats
D.Immunoglobulins - correct answersImmunoglobulins
What position is most effective for a NB with a tongue tie to achieve a proper latch?
A. Cradle
B. Cross Cradle
C. Football
D. Side-lying latch - correct answersFootball
What is a common sign of a poor latch during breastfeeding?
A. Audible swallowing
B. Relaxed facial expressions
C. Steady milk flow
D. Painful nipples - correct answersPainful nipples
,What breast feeding complication is characterized by a white patch on the infant's
tongue?
A. Candida (thrush)
B. Mastitis
C. Engorgement
D. Plugged duct - correct answersThrush
What is the primary counseling technique to support a mother with low milk supply
concerns?
A. Immediate formula supplementation
B. Frequent breast feeding or pumping
C. Reducing feeding sessions
D. Switching to donor milk - correct answersFrequent breast feeding or pumping
Which ethical principle requires lactation counselors to maintain client confidentiality?
A. Autonomy
B. Justice
C. Beneficence
D. Nonmaleficence - correct answersAutomony
What nutrient in human milk is critical for brain development in infants?
A. Iron
B. DHA (docosahexaeonic acid)
,C. Calcium
D. Vitamin C - correct answersDHA
Which professional standard requires lactation counselors to stay updated with current
practices?
1. Continuing education
2. Client referral
3. Policy advocacy
4. Peer review - correct answersContinuing education
What is a potential cause of engorgement in the early postpartum period?
1. Infrequent feedings
2. Overproduction of milk
3. use of pacifiers
4. Delayed lactation - correct answersOverproduction of milk, which can be caused by
delayed or infrequent feedings
Which intervention is most effective for a mother with a plugged duct?
1. Warm compress and massage
2. Ice
3. ABX treatment
4. Cessation of breast feeding - correct answersWarm compress and massage
What is the recommended frequency for breast feeding for a newborn in the first week?
, 1. Every 2-3 hours
2. Every 6-8 hours
3. once dialu
4. Every 12 hours - correct answersEvery 2-3 hours, around 10-12 times per day
Which condition in the infant may indicate a need for referral to a specialist?
1. Mild jaundice
2. Cleft lip and palate
3. Normal wt gain
4. Good latch - correct answersCleft lip and palate
What is a key component of effective lactation counseling?
1. Providing unsolicited advice
2. Hands on interventions and teaching
3. Ignoring cultural preferences
4. Active listening and support - correct answersActive listening and support
Which vitamin is naturally present in human milk but may require supplementation for
the infant?
1. Vit A
2. Vit D
3. Vit C
4. Vit E - correct answersVit D
WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What is the primary component of human milk that supports infant immunity?
A. Carbs
B.Proteins
C.Fats
D.Immunoglobulins - correct answersImmunoglobulins
What position is most effective for a NB with a tongue tie to achieve a proper latch?
A. Cradle
B. Cross Cradle
C. Football
D. Side-lying latch - correct answersFootball
What is a common sign of a poor latch during breastfeeding?
A. Audible swallowing
B. Relaxed facial expressions
C. Steady milk flow
D. Painful nipples - correct answersPainful nipples
,What breast feeding complication is characterized by a white patch on the infant's
tongue?
A. Candida (thrush)
B. Mastitis
C. Engorgement
D. Plugged duct - correct answersThrush
What is the primary counseling technique to support a mother with low milk supply
concerns?
A. Immediate formula supplementation
B. Frequent breast feeding or pumping
C. Reducing feeding sessions
D. Switching to donor milk - correct answersFrequent breast feeding or pumping
Which ethical principle requires lactation counselors to maintain client confidentiality?
A. Autonomy
B. Justice
C. Beneficence
D. Nonmaleficence - correct answersAutomony
What nutrient in human milk is critical for brain development in infants?
A. Iron
B. DHA (docosahexaeonic acid)
,C. Calcium
D. Vitamin C - correct answersDHA
Which professional standard requires lactation counselors to stay updated with current
practices?
1. Continuing education
2. Client referral
3. Policy advocacy
4. Peer review - correct answersContinuing education
What is a potential cause of engorgement in the early postpartum period?
1. Infrequent feedings
2. Overproduction of milk
3. use of pacifiers
4. Delayed lactation - correct answersOverproduction of milk, which can be caused by
delayed or infrequent feedings
Which intervention is most effective for a mother with a plugged duct?
1. Warm compress and massage
2. Ice
3. ABX treatment
4. Cessation of breast feeding - correct answersWarm compress and massage
What is the recommended frequency for breast feeding for a newborn in the first week?
, 1. Every 2-3 hours
2. Every 6-8 hours
3. once dialu
4. Every 12 hours - correct answersEvery 2-3 hours, around 10-12 times per day
Which condition in the infant may indicate a need for referral to a specialist?
1. Mild jaundice
2. Cleft lip and palate
3. Normal wt gain
4. Good latch - correct answersCleft lip and palate
What is a key component of effective lactation counseling?
1. Providing unsolicited advice
2. Hands on interventions and teaching
3. Ignoring cultural preferences
4. Active listening and support - correct answersActive listening and support
Which vitamin is naturally present in human milk but may require supplementation for
the infant?
1. Vit A
2. Vit D
3. Vit C
4. Vit E - correct answersVit D
