IBCLC Exam (2025) comprehensive questions and
verified answers ( detailed & elaborated) ACTUAL EXAM
2025 TEST
Statistical procedure that uses nominal level data and
determines significant differences between observed
frequencies in relation to data and expected frequencies.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human
Lactation (4th ed.), page 864. - ANSWER -Chi-square
Any of the small sacs or alveoli that terminate the ducts
and are lined with secretory cells.
Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. Available online:
http://www.merriam-
webster.com/medical/acinus?show=0&t=1296699192 -
ANSWER -Acinus
,Bluish discoloration of the hands and feet in the newborn;
peripheral cyanosis. Should not persist beyond 24 hours
after birth.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human
Lactation (4th ed.), page 863. - ANSWER -Acrocyanosis
Immunity conferred by the production of antibodies by
one's own immune system.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human
Lactation (4th ed.), page 868. - ANSWER -Active immunity
Passage of drug into breastmilk assisted by components
in breastmilk.
Hale & Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation,
page 470. - ANSWER -Active transport
Antiviral used to treat herpes infections, L2.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human
Lactation (4th ed.), page 177. - ANSWER -
Acyclovir/Zovirax
Bacteria requiring air for metabolic processes. The breast
is colonized with this type of bacteria.
,Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human
Lactation (4th ed.), page 863. - ANSWER -Aerobic
bacteria
Appropriate for Gestational Age. Having a birth weight
between the 10th and 90th percentile on intrauterine
growth charts.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human
Lactation (4th ed.), page 671. - ANSWER -AGA
Alcohol can decrease milk supply. Breastfeeding must be
interrupted for 1 hour per drink, or until mother is sober.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human
Lactation (4th ed.), page 171 & 188. - ANSWER -Alcohol
and breastfeeding
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. - ANSWER -Aldomet/Methyldopa
A substance that causes an allergic response, such as
foods, drugs, inhalants. Cow's milk is common source for
infants.
, Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human
Lactation (4th ed.), page 863. - ANSWER -Allergen
A major protein found in human milk whey. Assists in
processing lactose.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human
Lactation (4th ed.), page 863. - ANSWER -
Αlphalactalbumin
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. - ANSWER -Alveolar ridge
Secrete and store milk for let down. Surrounded by
myoepithelial cells, contractile cells and connective tissue.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human
Lactation (4th ed.), page 80. - ANSWER -Alveolus, alveoli
A natural phase of infertility that takes place when a
mother is exclusively breastfeeding. Menstruation has not
returned.
verified answers ( detailed & elaborated) ACTUAL EXAM
2025 TEST
Statistical procedure that uses nominal level data and
determines significant differences between observed
frequencies in relation to data and expected frequencies.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human
Lactation (4th ed.), page 864. - ANSWER -Chi-square
Any of the small sacs or alveoli that terminate the ducts
and are lined with secretory cells.
Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. Available online:
http://www.merriam-
webster.com/medical/acinus?show=0&t=1296699192 -
ANSWER -Acinus
,Bluish discoloration of the hands and feet in the newborn;
peripheral cyanosis. Should not persist beyond 24 hours
after birth.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human
Lactation (4th ed.), page 863. - ANSWER -Acrocyanosis
Immunity conferred by the production of antibodies by
one's own immune system.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human
Lactation (4th ed.), page 868. - ANSWER -Active immunity
Passage of drug into breastmilk assisted by components
in breastmilk.
Hale & Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation,
page 470. - ANSWER -Active transport
Antiviral used to treat herpes infections, L2.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human
Lactation (4th ed.), page 177. - ANSWER -
Acyclovir/Zovirax
Bacteria requiring air for metabolic processes. The breast
is colonized with this type of bacteria.
,Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human
Lactation (4th ed.), page 863. - ANSWER -Aerobic
bacteria
Appropriate for Gestational Age. Having a birth weight
between the 10th and 90th percentile on intrauterine
growth charts.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human
Lactation (4th ed.), page 671. - ANSWER -AGA
Alcohol can decrease milk supply. Breastfeeding must be
interrupted for 1 hour per drink, or until mother is sober.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human
Lactation (4th ed.), page 171 & 188. - ANSWER -Alcohol
and breastfeeding
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. - ANSWER -Aldomet/Methyldopa
A substance that causes an allergic response, such as
foods, drugs, inhalants. Cow's milk is common source for
infants.
, Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human
Lactation (4th ed.), page 863. - ANSWER -Allergen
A major protein found in human milk whey. Assists in
processing lactose.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human
Lactation (4th ed.), page 863. - ANSWER -
Αlphalactalbumin
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. - ANSWER -Alveolar ridge
Secrete and store milk for let down. Surrounded by
myoepithelial cells, contractile cells and connective tissue.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human
Lactation (4th ed.), page 80. - ANSWER -Alveolus, alveoli
A natural phase of infertility that takes place when a
mother is exclusively breastfeeding. Menstruation has not
returned.
