IBCLC EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
(VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED
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% of breastmilk that is carbohydrates
Correct Answer: Approximately 7%
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Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breast_milk.
% of breastmilk that is fat
O
Correct Answer: Approximately 4%
Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 50.
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% of breastmilk that is protein
O
Correct Answer: Approximately .8 - 1 %
Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice
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(2nd ed.), page 272.
% of calories in breastmilk from carbohydrates
Correct Answer: Approximately 40%
Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 69.
% of calories in breastmilk from fat
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,Correct Answer: Approximately 50%
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 124.
% of calories in breastmilk from protein
Correct Answer: Approximately 10%
Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice
(2nd ed.), page 272.
PR
Acinus
Correct Answer: Any of the small sacs or alveoli that terminate the ducts and are lined
with secretory cells.
O
Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. Available online: http://www.merriam-
FD
webster.com/medical/acinus?show=0&t=1296699192
Acrocyanosis
O
Correct Answer: Bluish discoloration of the hands and feet in the newborn; peripheral
cyanosis. Should not persist beyond 24 hours after birth.
C
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
Active immunity
Correct Answer: Immunity conferred by the production of antibodies by one's own
immune system.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 868.
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,Active transport
Correct Answer: Passage of drug into breastmilk assisted by components in
breastmilk.
Hale & Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 470.
Acyclovir/Zovirax
Correct Answer: Antiviral used to treat herpes infections, L2.
PR
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 177.
Aerobic bacteria
O
Correct Answer: Bacteria requiring air for metabolic processes. The breast is colonized
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with this type of bacteria.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
O
AGA
Correct Answer: Appropriate for Gestational Age. Having a birth weight between the
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10th and 90th percentile on intrauterine growth charts.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 671.
Alcohol and breastfeeding
Correct Answer: Alcohol can decrease milk supply. Breastfeeding must be interrupted
for 1 hour per drink, or until mother is sober.
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, Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 171 &
188.
Aldomet/Methyldopa
Correct Answer: 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.
PR
Allergen
Correct Answer: A substance that causes an allergic response, such as foods, drugs,
inhalants. Cow's milk is common source for infants.
O
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
FD
Αlphalactalbumin
Correct Answer: A major protein found in human milk whey. Assists in processing
O
lactose.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
C
Alveolar ridge
Correct Answer: 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.
Alveolus, alveoli
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(VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED
A+
% of breastmilk that is carbohydrates
Correct Answer: Approximately 7%
PR
Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breast_milk.
% of breastmilk that is fat
O
Correct Answer: Approximately 4%
Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 50.
FD
% of breastmilk that is protein
O
Correct Answer: Approximately .8 - 1 %
Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice
C
(2nd ed.), page 272.
% of calories in breastmilk from carbohydrates
Correct Answer: Approximately 40%
Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 69.
% of calories in breastmilk from fat
1
,Correct Answer: Approximately 50%
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 124.
% of calories in breastmilk from protein
Correct Answer: Approximately 10%
Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice
(2nd ed.), page 272.
PR
Acinus
Correct Answer: Any of the small sacs or alveoli that terminate the ducts and are lined
with secretory cells.
O
Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. Available online: http://www.merriam-
FD
webster.com/medical/acinus?show=0&t=1296699192
Acrocyanosis
O
Correct Answer: Bluish discoloration of the hands and feet in the newborn; peripheral
cyanosis. Should not persist beyond 24 hours after birth.
C
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
Active immunity
Correct Answer: Immunity conferred by the production of antibodies by one's own
immune system.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 868.
2
,Active transport
Correct Answer: Passage of drug into breastmilk assisted by components in
breastmilk.
Hale & Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 470.
Acyclovir/Zovirax
Correct Answer: Antiviral used to treat herpes infections, L2.
PR
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 177.
Aerobic bacteria
O
Correct Answer: Bacteria requiring air for metabolic processes. The breast is colonized
FD
with this type of bacteria.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
O
AGA
Correct Answer: Appropriate for Gestational Age. Having a birth weight between the
C
10th and 90th percentile on intrauterine growth charts.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 671.
Alcohol and breastfeeding
Correct Answer: Alcohol can decrease milk supply. Breastfeeding must be interrupted
for 1 hour per drink, or until mother is sober.
3
, Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 171 &
188.
Aldomet/Methyldopa
Correct Answer: 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.
PR
Allergen
Correct Answer: A substance that causes an allergic response, such as foods, drugs,
inhalants. Cow's milk is common source for infants.
O
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
FD
Αlphalactalbumin
Correct Answer: A major protein found in human milk whey. Assists in processing
O
lactose.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
C
Alveolar ridge
Correct Answer: 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.
Alveolus, alveoli
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