PCE CERTIFIED BREASTFEEDING COUNSELOR EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS (2024)

1.3 causes of engorgement - ANS-Congestion/ vascularity, accumulation of milk, edema 10 steps for preterm - ANS-Informed, milk supply, milk management, oral care, skin to skin, non nutritive suckling, transition to breast, measure milk transfer, prep for discharge Accessory tissue: Where are they found? Can they lactate? - ANS-Diagonal line from axilla to groin area. Can lactate and undergo malignant change. B R E A S T assessment - ANS-Body position, responses, emotional bonding, anatomy, suckling, time swallowed Baby friendly 10 steps - ANS--Written policy -Proper training -Proper education -Initiation w/in 1 hr -Maintain lactation even if separated -Breastmilk only unless medically required -Rooming in -Cue feeding, 8-12x -No artificial teats -Support groups Breast abscess: what is it, treatment? - ANS-Collection of puss d/t mastitis. Surgically drained. Abx, frequent feeds and warm compress. Candidiasis/ thrush: what is it? symptoms? - ANS-Overgrowth of fungus in mouth. Infant: No symptoms, red rash at anus, refusal to nurse Mom: Burning, itch