CLC- Certified Lactation Counselor
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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 -CORRECT 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? -CORRECT ANSWER True
Does breastfeeding lower the risk of NEC in preterm infants? -CORRECT ANSWER
Yes
Is there a difference in the protective effect against SIDS between babies that are
exclusively breastfed vs. non-exclusively? -CORRECT 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)? -CORRECT ANSWER Yes
True of False. Lactational amenorrhea, or the delay in return of menses after birth, is
not associated with exclusive breastfeeding. -CORRECT ANSWER False
What are the physical benefits of breastfeeding to the lactating parent? -CORRECT
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)? -CORRECT ANSWER
Best available clinical evidence, Clinical expertise, Patient concerns and needs
What are the benefits of breastfeeding for infants? -CORRECT 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? -CORRECT 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? -CORRECT ANSWER Abnormally HIGH muscle
tone or overuse of lips- increased lip activity to hold breast in mouth
What can hypertonic lips be an indication of? -CORRECT ANSWER 1. Neurological
abnormality or injury of the tongue, jaws, or facial nerves. 2. Can also be compensating
for muscular weakness in the cheeks, jaw, or tongue or reduced lingual or labial mobility
Exam||Latest Exam Update
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 -CORRECT 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? -CORRECT ANSWER True
Does breastfeeding lower the risk of NEC in preterm infants? -CORRECT ANSWER
Yes
Is there a difference in the protective effect against SIDS between babies that are
exclusively breastfed vs. non-exclusively? -CORRECT 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)? -CORRECT ANSWER Yes
True of False. Lactational amenorrhea, or the delay in return of menses after birth, is
not associated with exclusive breastfeeding. -CORRECT ANSWER False
What are the physical benefits of breastfeeding to the lactating parent? -CORRECT
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)? -CORRECT ANSWER
Best available clinical evidence, Clinical expertise, Patient concerns and needs
What are the benefits of breastfeeding for infants? -CORRECT 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? -CORRECT 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? -CORRECT ANSWER Abnormally HIGH muscle
tone or overuse of lips- increased lip activity to hold breast in mouth
What can hypertonic lips be an indication of? -CORRECT ANSWER 1. Neurological
abnormality or injury of the tongue, jaws, or facial nerves. 2. Can also be compensating
for muscular weakness in the cheeks, jaw, or tongue or reduced lingual or labial mobility
