PCE CERTIFIED BREASTFEEDING
COUNSELOR EXAM 2024-2025 NEWEST
EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND WELL
DETAILED ANSWERS|ALREADY
GRADED A+
What's the deal with galactagogues ? - ANSWER- Herbal supplement that increases
milk supply . Safety questionable
When is a larger flange needed ? - - ANSWER- If the nipple rubs or sticks . Doesn't
move and mom in pain
What's a breast shell for ? - - ANSWER- Evert nipple , collect leaking milk ,
engorgement , tender nips
What's a nipple shield for ? - ANSWER- Latch , overactive let down , cleft palate ,
preterm .
Who uses a habermen feeder - ANSWER- Downs , cleft
What to monitor in baby who's mom is on meds ? - ANSWER- Behavioral changes gi
changes , rash
, Estrogen- - ANSWER- ^ during pregnancy ; stim growth in ductile system
Progesterone - ANSWER- ^ during pregnancy ; stim alveoli and lobes
Prolactin - ANSWER- frm ant pituitary gland ; lands on prolactin receptor start milk prod
- from
Oxytocin - ANSWER- from post pituitary gland ; cause LETDOWN
TSH - ANSWER- ^ responsiveness of mammary cells
Flat nipples - ANSWER- remains flat after stimulation or retract with compression ( short
shank ) -- > diff w / latch
Pseudo inverted nipple - ANSWER- seems inverted but erect upon stimulation
Retracted nipple - ANSWER- retracts upon stimulation
Inverted nipple - ANSWER- retracted at rest & s stimulation
What is the normal weight loss for the infant during the first few days ? - - ANSWER- 5-
7% in the first 24hrs and below 10% in the first week
COUNSELOR EXAM 2024-2025 NEWEST
EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND WELL
DETAILED ANSWERS|ALREADY
GRADED A+
What's the deal with galactagogues ? - ANSWER- Herbal supplement that increases
milk supply . Safety questionable
When is a larger flange needed ? - - ANSWER- If the nipple rubs or sticks . Doesn't
move and mom in pain
What's a breast shell for ? - - ANSWER- Evert nipple , collect leaking milk ,
engorgement , tender nips
What's a nipple shield for ? - ANSWER- Latch , overactive let down , cleft palate ,
preterm .
Who uses a habermen feeder - ANSWER- Downs , cleft
What to monitor in baby who's mom is on meds ? - ANSWER- Behavioral changes gi
changes , rash
, Estrogen- - ANSWER- ^ during pregnancy ; stim growth in ductile system
Progesterone - ANSWER- ^ during pregnancy ; stim alveoli and lobes
Prolactin - ANSWER- frm ant pituitary gland ; lands on prolactin receptor start milk prod
- from
Oxytocin - ANSWER- from post pituitary gland ; cause LETDOWN
TSH - ANSWER- ^ responsiveness of mammary cells
Flat nipples - ANSWER- remains flat after stimulation or retract with compression ( short
shank ) -- > diff w / latch
Pseudo inverted nipple - ANSWER- seems inverted but erect upon stimulation
Retracted nipple - ANSWER- retracts upon stimulation
Inverted nipple - ANSWER- retracted at rest & s stimulation
What is the normal weight loss for the infant during the first few days ? - - ANSWER- 5-
7% in the first 24hrs and below 10% in the first week
