CLC Practice Exam #5 Questions and
Correct Answers
According to the 2015 U.S. Department of Health and Human Service guidelines, how long can
breast milk be stored in the refrigerator?
a) 24 hours
b) 72 hours
c) 5 days
d) 8 days - Correct Answer: c) 5 days
Crying is more frequent in infants who are:
a) Not held for at least 90 minutes immediately after birth
b) Picked up immediately when they start crying
c) Between birth and 6 weeks of age
d) Between 6 weeks and 3 months of age - Correct Answer: c) Between birth and 6 weeks of age
Which of the following would be perceived as a conflict of interest for an IBCLC)
a) Working as a lactation consultant for a non-Baby Friendly Hospital
b) Suggesting the use of formula to supplement a low weight gaining baby
c) Including her name on a list of private practice IBCLCs given out at the hospital
d) Speaking at a conference where her honoria is paid by a formula company - Correct Answer:
d) Speaking at a conference where her honoria is paid by a formula company
The most important reason to provide breast milk to infants during a disaster is:
a) Unavailability of ready-to-feed formula
b) Prevention of GI diseases such as diarrhea
c) Breast milk will be at the correct temperature
, d) Water for reconstitution of formula may not be available or safe - Correct Answer: b) Prevention of
GI diseases such as diarrhea
Correct Answers
According to the 2015 U.S. Department of Health and Human Service guidelines, how long can
breast milk be stored in the refrigerator?
a) 24 hours
b) 72 hours
c) 5 days
d) 8 days - Correct Answer: c) 5 days
Crying is more frequent in infants who are:
a) Not held for at least 90 minutes immediately after birth
b) Picked up immediately when they start crying
c) Between birth and 6 weeks of age
d) Between 6 weeks and 3 months of age - Correct Answer: c) Between birth and 6 weeks of age
Which of the following would be perceived as a conflict of interest for an IBCLC)
a) Working as a lactation consultant for a non-Baby Friendly Hospital
b) Suggesting the use of formula to supplement a low weight gaining baby
c) Including her name on a list of private practice IBCLCs given out at the hospital
d) Speaking at a conference where her honoria is paid by a formula company - Correct Answer:
d) Speaking at a conference where her honoria is paid by a formula company
The most important reason to provide breast milk to infants during a disaster is:
a) Unavailability of ready-to-feed formula
b) Prevention of GI diseases such as diarrhea
c) Breast milk will be at the correct temperature
, d) Water for reconstitution of formula may not be available or safe - Correct Answer: b) Prevention of
GI diseases such as diarrhea
