CLC- CERTIFIED LACTATION
COUNSELOR EXAM CORRECT 100%
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 - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER True
Does breastfeeding lower the risk of NEC in preterm infants? - ANSWER Yes
Is there a difference in the protective effect against SIDS between babies that are
exclusively breastfed vs. non-exclusively? - ANSWER 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)? - ANSWER Yes
True of False. Lactational amenorrhea, or the delay in return of menses after birth, is
not associated with exclusive breastfeeding. - ANSWER False
What are the physical benefits of breastfeeding to the lactating parent? - ANSWER
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)? - ANSWER Best
available clinical evidence, Clinical expertise, Patient concerns and needs
What are the benefits of breastfeeding for infants? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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 2 ways to help improve tone and strengthen the lip seal for infants with
abnormal lip tone? - ANSWER 1. Provide firm pressure stimulus (i.e. tapping) on the
lips prior to feeding. 2. Insert clean finger or round, somewhat firm pacifier, then partially
pull it out of infant's mouth to induce the infant to pull it back.
COUNSELOR EXAM CORRECT 100%
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 - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER True
Does breastfeeding lower the risk of NEC in preterm infants? - ANSWER Yes
Is there a difference in the protective effect against SIDS between babies that are
exclusively breastfed vs. non-exclusively? - ANSWER 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)? - ANSWER Yes
True of False. Lactational amenorrhea, or the delay in return of menses after birth, is
not associated with exclusive breastfeeding. - ANSWER False
What are the physical benefits of breastfeeding to the lactating parent? - ANSWER
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)? - ANSWER Best
available clinical evidence, Clinical expertise, Patient concerns and needs
What are the benefits of breastfeeding for infants? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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 2 ways to help improve tone and strengthen the lip seal for infants with
abnormal lip tone? - ANSWER 1. Provide firm pressure stimulus (i.e. tapping) on the
lips prior to feeding. 2. Insert clean finger or round, somewhat firm pacifier, then partially
pull it out of infant's mouth to induce the infant to pull it back.
