CLC EXAM TEST BANK 2025 CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT EXAM
CLC EXAM TEST BANK 2025 CERTIFIED LACTATION
CONSULTANT EXAM TEST BANK 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Research has shown that milk expressed by a breast pump has higher fat than milk
that is expressed by hand (manually). True or false. - ANSWER-FALSE. It is higher
when collected by hand (manually).
Banked donor milk is: - ANSWER-- preventative, reduces long term morbidity
- reduces mortality, matter of life and death for some infants
- decreases NEC rates
- cost effective
- safe
What percent of newborns spit up daily in the first month of life? - ANSWER-73%
Scurvy was found to be associated with giving babies almond milk in the first year
of life. True or false. - ANSWER-TRUE.
The _____ recommended the use of the WHO growth charts in 2010. - ANSWER-
CDC
Relative to babies who are solely formula-fed, breastfed babies: - ANSWER-Gain
more at first and then slow down the rate of growth at around 4-6 months.
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, CLC EXAM TEST BANK 2025 CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT EXAM
Research shows a relationship between exclusive breast milk and decreased risk of
non-insulin dependent diabetes (or in some cases a later onset of NIDDM). True or
false. - ANSWER-True
Obesity rates are higher in: - ANSWER-Formula fed children
Breastfeeding and feeding breast milk are NOT advisable with: - ANSWER--
Galactosemia. It is a rare congenital inability of the body to metabolize the simple
sugar, galactose, causing damage to the liver, CNS and other body systems. It
requires a special formula.
- HIV
- illicit drug use
- Ebola virus
- brucellosis
- mom is being treated with radiopharmaceuticals
- certain meds: look up on lactmed
- herpes simplex with lesions present on breast
1 in every _______ babies have galactocemia. - ANSWER-60,000
The US national campaign was risk based, aimed at people who planned to have a
baby in the next 5 years and: - ANSWER-Positively changed the perception of men
regarding nursing in public.
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, CLC EXAM TEST BANK 2025 CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT EXAM
Solomon Asch - ANSWER-Can help lactation providers remember that one person
can make a difference, but we are challenged by who will take the first chair in any
setting.
Exclusive breast feeding rates are NOT increased with: - ANSWER-Increased
education
Reasons for choosing to feed formula: - ANSWER-- families think that formula
feeding is "easier"
- they may be more comfortable with the idea of formula feeding
In a study of mothers, focusing on advantages of breastfeeding for the baby
increased the rates of breastfeeding. True or false. - ANSWER-FALSE
An example of an open-ended question is: - ANSWER-How can I help you today?
Motivational interviewing - ANSWER-person-centered technique to strengthen
motivation for change.
OARS: Open ended questions
Affirmation
Reflective listening
Summarizing & teach back
What is wanted from LCPs? - ANSWER-Education with truth
Validating for confidence
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, CLC EXAM TEST BANK 2025 CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT EXAM
Countering others' negativity
Supporting with solutions
What percentage of post partum women meet the criteria for postpartum post-
traumatic stress disorder after childbirth? - ANSWER-9%
Babies born at night or early morning double the odds of: - ANSWER-
Supplementation
Intrapartum SynOT (Pitocin) is an independent risk factor for: - ANSWER--
supplementation of formula
- low APGAR scores and unexpected admits to the NICU
- mom at higher risk for depression or anxiety diagnosis within 1st year
postpartum
The joint commission includes perinatal care core measures sets: - ANSWER-1.
Decreased elective delivery
2. Decreased c-sec
3. Increased antenatal steroids (threatened premature birth)
4. Decreased health care associated bloodstream infections in newborn
5. Increased exclusive breast feeding
Skin to skin in the first hour: - ANSWER-- is one of the most powerful steps in
influencing BF outcomes
- has been found to increased exclusive BF
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CLC EXAM TEST BANK 2025 CERTIFIED LACTATION
CONSULTANT EXAM TEST BANK 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Research has shown that milk expressed by a breast pump has higher fat than milk
that is expressed by hand (manually). True or false. - ANSWER-FALSE. It is higher
when collected by hand (manually).
Banked donor milk is: - ANSWER-- preventative, reduces long term morbidity
- reduces mortality, matter of life and death for some infants
- decreases NEC rates
- cost effective
- safe
What percent of newborns spit up daily in the first month of life? - ANSWER-73%
Scurvy was found to be associated with giving babies almond milk in the first year
of life. True or false. - ANSWER-TRUE.
The _____ recommended the use of the WHO growth charts in 2010. - ANSWER-
CDC
Relative to babies who are solely formula-fed, breastfed babies: - ANSWER-Gain
more at first and then slow down the rate of growth at around 4-6 months.
1|Page
, CLC EXAM TEST BANK 2025 CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT EXAM
Research shows a relationship between exclusive breast milk and decreased risk of
non-insulin dependent diabetes (or in some cases a later onset of NIDDM). True or
false. - ANSWER-True
Obesity rates are higher in: - ANSWER-Formula fed children
Breastfeeding and feeding breast milk are NOT advisable with: - ANSWER--
Galactosemia. It is a rare congenital inability of the body to metabolize the simple
sugar, galactose, causing damage to the liver, CNS and other body systems. It
requires a special formula.
- HIV
- illicit drug use
- Ebola virus
- brucellosis
- mom is being treated with radiopharmaceuticals
- certain meds: look up on lactmed
- herpes simplex with lesions present on breast
1 in every _______ babies have galactocemia. - ANSWER-60,000
The US national campaign was risk based, aimed at people who planned to have a
baby in the next 5 years and: - ANSWER-Positively changed the perception of men
regarding nursing in public.
2|Page
, CLC EXAM TEST BANK 2025 CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT EXAM
Solomon Asch - ANSWER-Can help lactation providers remember that one person
can make a difference, but we are challenged by who will take the first chair in any
setting.
Exclusive breast feeding rates are NOT increased with: - ANSWER-Increased
education
Reasons for choosing to feed formula: - ANSWER-- families think that formula
feeding is "easier"
- they may be more comfortable with the idea of formula feeding
In a study of mothers, focusing on advantages of breastfeeding for the baby
increased the rates of breastfeeding. True or false. - ANSWER-FALSE
An example of an open-ended question is: - ANSWER-How can I help you today?
Motivational interviewing - ANSWER-person-centered technique to strengthen
motivation for change.
OARS: Open ended questions
Affirmation
Reflective listening
Summarizing & teach back
What is wanted from LCPs? - ANSWER-Education with truth
Validating for confidence
3|Page
, CLC EXAM TEST BANK 2025 CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT EXAM
Countering others' negativity
Supporting with solutions
What percentage of post partum women meet the criteria for postpartum post-
traumatic stress disorder after childbirth? - ANSWER-9%
Babies born at night or early morning double the odds of: - ANSWER-
Supplementation
Intrapartum SynOT (Pitocin) is an independent risk factor for: - ANSWER--
supplementation of formula
- low APGAR scores and unexpected admits to the NICU
- mom at higher risk for depression or anxiety diagnosis within 1st year
postpartum
The joint commission includes perinatal care core measures sets: - ANSWER-1.
Decreased elective delivery
2. Decreased c-sec
3. Increased antenatal steroids (threatened premature birth)
4. Decreased health care associated bloodstream infections in newborn
5. Increased exclusive breast feeding
Skin to skin in the first hour: - ANSWER-- is one of the most powerful steps in
influencing BF outcomes
- has been found to increased exclusive BF
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