IBCLC Exam practice test
A mother wants to continue breastfeeding her 18 month old child during a subsequent
pregnancy. A neighbor told her to wean the child so that the toddler's breastfeeding
does not trigger premature labor. Your best response is to? - ANS-Tell her breastfeeding
during pregnancy is not harmful to either child.
A mother who is pregnant for the second time asks, "Will I be able to breastfeed my
second child if I was unable to breastfeed my first?" which of the following should be
your first response to her? - ANS-You are wise to be asking these questions now, during
pregnancy.
A researcher is studying breastfeeding incidence in two neighboring community prenatal
clinics. In one clinic, a new videotape is used to teach breastfeeding, the other clinic
continues to use an older videotape. At the follow-up, both clinics report similar
increases in breastfeeding initiation. The most likely reason for this is: - ANS-The
Hawthorne effect.
A well balanced diet with sufficient calories accompanied by early and regular prenatal
care significantly reduced the incidence of? - ANS-Low birth weight
A health care provider wants to encourage pregnant women to choose breastfeeding.
Which statement is most supportive of breastfeeding? - ANS-What have you heard
about breastfeeding?
You are working with a 3 month old infant with persistent feeding difficulties. Although
the mother's milk production is abundant, the child shows poor coordination at the
breast and with several feeding devices and is gaining weight very slowly. you notice
that the baby' s upper lip is thin, the space under her nose is noticeably flat, and her
eyes are relatively small. What should you NEXT ask the mother about her pregnancy?
- ANS-Was there a time during your pregnancy when you got very drunk?
When does the mammary secretory glandular tissue develop? - ANS-During pregnancy
and the early weeks postbirth.
A pregnant woman is worried about giving birth prematurely because of hypertension.
Which strategy is MOST LIKELY to prevent or reduce the risk of pregnancy-related
hypertension? - ANS-Well balance diet with sufficient protein.
A mother wants to continue breastfeeding her 18 month old child during a subsequent
pregnancy. A neighbor told her to wean the child so that the toddler's breastfeeding
does not trigger premature labor. Your best response is to? - ANS-Tell her breastfeeding
during pregnancy is not harmful to either child.
A mother who is pregnant for the second time asks, "Will I be able to breastfeed my
second child if I was unable to breastfeed my first?" which of the following should be
your first response to her? - ANS-You are wise to be asking these questions now, during
pregnancy.
A researcher is studying breastfeeding incidence in two neighboring community prenatal
clinics. In one clinic, a new videotape is used to teach breastfeeding, the other clinic
continues to use an older videotape. At the follow-up, both clinics report similar
increases in breastfeeding initiation. The most likely reason for this is: - ANS-The
Hawthorne effect.
A well balanced diet with sufficient calories accompanied by early and regular prenatal
care significantly reduced the incidence of? - ANS-Low birth weight
A health care provider wants to encourage pregnant women to choose breastfeeding.
Which statement is most supportive of breastfeeding? - ANS-What have you heard
about breastfeeding?
You are working with a 3 month old infant with persistent feeding difficulties. Although
the mother's milk production is abundant, the child shows poor coordination at the
breast and with several feeding devices and is gaining weight very slowly. you notice
that the baby' s upper lip is thin, the space under her nose is noticeably flat, and her
eyes are relatively small. What should you NEXT ask the mother about her pregnancy?
- ANS-Was there a time during your pregnancy when you got very drunk?
When does the mammary secretory glandular tissue develop? - ANS-During pregnancy
and the early weeks postbirth.
A pregnant woman is worried about giving birth prematurely because of hypertension.
Which strategy is MOST LIKELY to prevent or reduce the risk of pregnancy-related
hypertension? - ANS-Well balance diet with sufficient protein.
