Ibclc exam
which vitamin deficiencies are most likely in a breastfeeding mother - correct answer
Mothers who get 2200 calories per day may need extra calcium, zinc, magnesium,
thiamin (vitamin B1), vitamin B-6 & vitamin E.
Name the 4 fat soluble vitamins - correct answer Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble
vitamins. They are present in foods containing fats. The body absorbs these vitamins as
it does dietary fats. They do not dissolve in water.
What are the 4 intrinsic muscles of the tongue? - correct answer superior longitudinal
muscle of the tongue.
inferior longitudinal muscle of the tongue.
transverse muscle of the tongue.
vertical muscle of the tongue
What are the 4 extrinsic muscles of the tongue? - correct answer P: palatoglossus.
S: styloglossus.
G: genioglossus.
H: hyoglossus.
When are the levels of secretory IgA (sIgA) highest in human milk? - correct answer
Secretory IgA is biggest in the first 25 hours, with levels up to 15 times higher than at
any other stage of lactation.
Intent to treat - correct answer This research design allocates participants to groups
according to a planned intervention.
Bromocriptine - correct answer A drug that has been used to suppress lactation
Symptoms of Candida (yeast) infection - correct answer Burning pain
Stabbing pain
Non-stabbing pain
Shiny skin
Flaky skin
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Signs - correct answer Appearance-thin upper lip, flat space
under nose, small eyes
Slower growth
Feeding difficulties
Why may a late preterm infant consistently fall asleep at the breast? - correct answer
His suck has low intraoral pressure (vacuum) due to gestational age
Babinski reflex - correct answer Flare toes when sole of foot is stimulated
Why do drugs pass more easily into milk during the colostral phase of lactation? -
correct answer Because the intracellular spaces between lactocytes are small. With
which vitamin deficiencies are most likely in a breastfeeding mother - correct answer
Mothers who get 2200 calories per day may need extra calcium, zinc, magnesium,
thiamin (vitamin B1), vitamin B-6 & vitamin E.
Name the 4 fat soluble vitamins - correct answer Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble
vitamins. They are present in foods containing fats. The body absorbs these vitamins as
it does dietary fats. They do not dissolve in water.
What are the 4 intrinsic muscles of the tongue? - correct answer superior longitudinal
muscle of the tongue.
inferior longitudinal muscle of the tongue.
transverse muscle of the tongue.
vertical muscle of the tongue
What are the 4 extrinsic muscles of the tongue? - correct answer P: palatoglossus.
S: styloglossus.
G: genioglossus.
H: hyoglossus.
When are the levels of secretory IgA (sIgA) highest in human milk? - correct answer
Secretory IgA is biggest in the first 25 hours, with levels up to 15 times higher than at
any other stage of lactation.
Intent to treat - correct answer This research design allocates participants to groups
according to a planned intervention.
Bromocriptine - correct answer A drug that has been used to suppress lactation
Symptoms of Candida (yeast) infection - correct answer Burning pain
Stabbing pain
Non-stabbing pain
Shiny skin
Flaky skin
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Signs - correct answer Appearance-thin upper lip, flat space
under nose, small eyes
Slower growth
Feeding difficulties
Why may a late preterm infant consistently fall asleep at the breast? - correct answer
His suck has low intraoral pressure (vacuum) due to gestational age
Babinski reflex - correct answer Flare toes when sole of foot is stimulated
Why do drugs pass more easily into milk during the colostral phase of lactation? -
correct answer Because the intracellular spaces between lactocytes are small. With
