CLC- Certified Lactation Counselor
Exam Questions and Answers.
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 hypertonic lips in an infant? - Answer Abnormally HIGH muscle tone or overuse of
lips- increased lip activity to hold breast in mouth
Exam Questions and Answers.
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 hypertonic lips in an infant? - Answer Abnormally HIGH muscle tone or overuse of
lips- increased lip activity to hold breast in mouth
