CLC EXAM 2025 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 100%
RATED CORRECT(ACCURATELY PASSED)GRADED A+
Question 1
Which of the following is an absolute infant health reason NOT to nurse a baby, characterized by
the body's inability to tolerate galactose?
A) Phenylketonuria (PKU)
B) Hypothyroidism
C) Galactosemia
D) Cystic Fibrosis
E) Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Correct Answer: C) Galactosemia
Rationale: Galactosemia is a rare, recessive genetic metabolic disorder where the body
cannot process galactose. Breast milk contains lactose, which is broken down into glucose
and galactose. Therefore, breastfeeding is absolutely contraindicated, and affected infants
require a special galactose-free formula.
Question 2
Which of the following maternal conditions is a contraindication for breastfeeding?
A) Mastitis (uncomplicated)
B) Cracked nipples
C) Brucellosis
D) Hypothyroidism (controlled)
E) Previous C-section
Correct Answer: C) Brucellosis
Rationale: Maternal contraindications for breastfeeding include HIV, active untreated
tuberculosis, certain illicit drug use, certain medications (e.g., radiopharmaceuticals, some
anti-retrovirals), and brucellosis. Uncomplicated mastitis, cracked nipples, and controlled
hypothyroidism are generally not contraindications.
Question 3
In the context of lactation support, what is a key role of a counselor?
A) To make decisions for the mother.
B) To exclusively focus on physical feeding techniques.
C) To educate, validate, counter negativity, and support.
D) To only provide information without emotional support.
E) To promote formula feeding as an alternative.
Correct Answer: C) To educate, validate, counter negativity, and support.
Rationale: A lactation counselor's role is multifaceted, encompassing providing accurate
education, validating the mother's experiences and feelings, helping to counteract negative
influences from others, and offering emotional and practical support to empower the
mother in her breastfeeding journey.
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Question 4
Which of the following is the correct sequence for the counseling process in lactation support?
A) Info, Gather, Verify, Work Together, Review & Fine Tune, Follow-up
B) Work Together, Gather, Info, Verify, Review & Fine Tune, Follow-up
C) Gather, Verify, Info, Work Together, Review & Fine Tune, Follow-up
D) Follow-up, Gather, Verify, Info, Work Together, Review & Fine Tune
E) Info, Verify, Gather, Work Together, Follow-up, Review & Fine Tune
Correct Answer: C) Gather, Verify, Info, Work Together, Review & Fine Tune, Follow-up
Rationale: The counseling process is a systematic approach to provide effective support. It
typically starts with gathering information, verifying that information, providing relevant
education/information, collaboratively working on solutions, reviewing and fine-tuning the
plan, and finally, follow-up.
Question 5
During the "First Hour of Baby" after birth, which of the following is a normal behavior in the
newborn?
A) Immediately deep sleeping.
B) Showing signs of severe hunger and distress.
C) Resting, crawling/sliding, familiarizing, and sucking.
D) Consistently crying loudly.
E) Requiring external stimulation to awaken.
Correct Answer: C) Resting, crawling/sliding, familiarizing, and sucking.
Rationale: The first hour after birth is often referred to as the "golden hour" for
breastfeeding initiation. During this period, newborns typically go through a series of
predictable states including crying, relaxing, becoming awake and alert, resting,
crawling/sliding towards the breast, familiarizing themselves with the nipple, and
eventually suckling. This is often followed by a period of sleep.
Question 6
At which states of alertness is a baby most ready to feed?
A) Deep Sleep and Active Sleep
B) Quiet Alert and Light Sleep
C) Crying and Drowsy
D) Drowsy and Deep Sleep
E) Active Sleep and Drowsy
Correct Answer: B) Quiet Alert and Light Sleep
Rationale: Infants are most receptive and effective at feeding when they are in a quiet alert
state (awake, eyes open, attentive) or a light sleep state (eyes closed but moving, some body
movement, easy to rouse). Crying is a late sign of hunger and can make latching difficult.
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Question 7
What is the medical term for "tongue tie"?
A) Ankyloglossia
B) Micrognathia
C) Macroglossia
D) Lingual Frenelum
E) Palatal arch anomaly
Correct Answer: D) Lingual Frenelum
Rationale: "Lingual Frenelum" is the correct anatomical term for the band of tissue under
the tongue. "Ankyloglossia" is the condition commonly known as tongue tie, where the
lingual frenulum is unusually short or tight, restricting tongue movement. The prompt
provided "Lingual Frenelum" as the correct answer for "Tongue tie", but technically
ankyloglossia is the condition. However, to match the provided study material, I will use
"Lingual Frenelum" as the identified answer.
Question 8
Which of the following is a common nipple problem associated with breastfeeding?
A) Mastitis
B) Clogs
C) Thrush/Candida
D) Abscess
E) Goldsmith's phenomenon
Correct Answer: C) Thrush/Candida
Rationale: Nipple problems can include nipple pain, cracking, bleeding, vasospasms
(Raynaud's phenomenon), and infections like thrush (candidiasis), which can affect both
the nipple and the infant's mouth. Mastitis, clogs, and abscesses are typically breast
problems, not solely nipple issues.
Question 9
Which of the following is a "boobie problem" (breast problem) associated with breastfeeding?
A) Oversupply
B) Thrush/Candida (on the nipple)
C) Raynaud's Vasospasms (of the nipple)
D) Mastitis
E) Herpes (on the nipple)
Correct Answer: D) Mastitis
Rationale: "Boobie problems" refer to issues affecting the breast tissue itself. Mastitis
(inflammation/infection of breast tissue), clogs (blocked ducts), bleb (milk blister), and
abscesses are common breast problems. Oversupply, thrush on the nipple, Raynaud's
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vasospasms, and herpes lesions on the nipple are also concerns, but mastitis is a significant
breast-tissue problem.
Question 10
In which of the following scenarios is breastfeeding absolutely contraindicated for the mother?
A) Oversupply
B) Nipple bleb
C) Herpes lesions present on the breast
D) Mastitis (ineffective treatment)
E) Clogged duct
Correct Answer: C) Herpes lesions present on the breast
Rationale: Herpes simplex virus (HSV) lesions directly on the breast are a contraindication
to breastfeeding from that affected breast to prevent direct viral transmission to the infant.
Mastitis (even if ineffective treatment) is generally not a contraindication (often
breastfeeding helps resolve it), but severe conditions like HIV are absolute
contraindications.
Question 11
The 2010 Healthcare Reform act created specific workplace breastfeeding laws for which group
of employees?
A) Salaried managers.
B) Full-time hourly employees.
C) Part-time hourly employees.
D) All employees regardless of work status.
E) Only federal government employees.
Correct Answer: B) Full-time hourly employees
Rationale: The 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA), as part of healthcare reform, included
provisions requiring employers to provide reasonable break time and a private, non-
bathroom place for hourly employees to express breast milk during the workday for up to
one year after the child's birth.
Question 12
Which type of jaundice in a newborn is always considered pathological and requires immediate
evaluation?
A) Physiologic jaundice appearing on day 3 of life.
B) Early onset jaundice due to underfeeding.
C) Jaundice first appearing within the first 24 hours of life.
D) Late onset jaundice due to breast milk.
E) Jaundice resolving spontaneously within a week.
RATED CORRECT(ACCURATELY PASSED)GRADED A+
Question 1
Which of the following is an absolute infant health reason NOT to nurse a baby, characterized by
the body's inability to tolerate galactose?
A) Phenylketonuria (PKU)
B) Hypothyroidism
C) Galactosemia
D) Cystic Fibrosis
E) Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Correct Answer: C) Galactosemia
Rationale: Galactosemia is a rare, recessive genetic metabolic disorder where the body
cannot process galactose. Breast milk contains lactose, which is broken down into glucose
and galactose. Therefore, breastfeeding is absolutely contraindicated, and affected infants
require a special galactose-free formula.
Question 2
Which of the following maternal conditions is a contraindication for breastfeeding?
A) Mastitis (uncomplicated)
B) Cracked nipples
C) Brucellosis
D) Hypothyroidism (controlled)
E) Previous C-section
Correct Answer: C) Brucellosis
Rationale: Maternal contraindications for breastfeeding include HIV, active untreated
tuberculosis, certain illicit drug use, certain medications (e.g., radiopharmaceuticals, some
anti-retrovirals), and brucellosis. Uncomplicated mastitis, cracked nipples, and controlled
hypothyroidism are generally not contraindications.
Question 3
In the context of lactation support, what is a key role of a counselor?
A) To make decisions for the mother.
B) To exclusively focus on physical feeding techniques.
C) To educate, validate, counter negativity, and support.
D) To only provide information without emotional support.
E) To promote formula feeding as an alternative.
Correct Answer: C) To educate, validate, counter negativity, and support.
Rationale: A lactation counselor's role is multifaceted, encompassing providing accurate
education, validating the mother's experiences and feelings, helping to counteract negative
influences from others, and offering emotional and practical support to empower the
mother in her breastfeeding journey.
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Question 4
Which of the following is the correct sequence for the counseling process in lactation support?
A) Info, Gather, Verify, Work Together, Review & Fine Tune, Follow-up
B) Work Together, Gather, Info, Verify, Review & Fine Tune, Follow-up
C) Gather, Verify, Info, Work Together, Review & Fine Tune, Follow-up
D) Follow-up, Gather, Verify, Info, Work Together, Review & Fine Tune
E) Info, Verify, Gather, Work Together, Follow-up, Review & Fine Tune
Correct Answer: C) Gather, Verify, Info, Work Together, Review & Fine Tune, Follow-up
Rationale: The counseling process is a systematic approach to provide effective support. It
typically starts with gathering information, verifying that information, providing relevant
education/information, collaboratively working on solutions, reviewing and fine-tuning the
plan, and finally, follow-up.
Question 5
During the "First Hour of Baby" after birth, which of the following is a normal behavior in the
newborn?
A) Immediately deep sleeping.
B) Showing signs of severe hunger and distress.
C) Resting, crawling/sliding, familiarizing, and sucking.
D) Consistently crying loudly.
E) Requiring external stimulation to awaken.
Correct Answer: C) Resting, crawling/sliding, familiarizing, and sucking.
Rationale: The first hour after birth is often referred to as the "golden hour" for
breastfeeding initiation. During this period, newborns typically go through a series of
predictable states including crying, relaxing, becoming awake and alert, resting,
crawling/sliding towards the breast, familiarizing themselves with the nipple, and
eventually suckling. This is often followed by a period of sleep.
Question 6
At which states of alertness is a baby most ready to feed?
A) Deep Sleep and Active Sleep
B) Quiet Alert and Light Sleep
C) Crying and Drowsy
D) Drowsy and Deep Sleep
E) Active Sleep and Drowsy
Correct Answer: B) Quiet Alert and Light Sleep
Rationale: Infants are most receptive and effective at feeding when they are in a quiet alert
state (awake, eyes open, attentive) or a light sleep state (eyes closed but moving, some body
movement, easy to rouse). Crying is a late sign of hunger and can make latching difficult.
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Question 7
What is the medical term for "tongue tie"?
A) Ankyloglossia
B) Micrognathia
C) Macroglossia
D) Lingual Frenelum
E) Palatal arch anomaly
Correct Answer: D) Lingual Frenelum
Rationale: "Lingual Frenelum" is the correct anatomical term for the band of tissue under
the tongue. "Ankyloglossia" is the condition commonly known as tongue tie, where the
lingual frenulum is unusually short or tight, restricting tongue movement. The prompt
provided "Lingual Frenelum" as the correct answer for "Tongue tie", but technically
ankyloglossia is the condition. However, to match the provided study material, I will use
"Lingual Frenelum" as the identified answer.
Question 8
Which of the following is a common nipple problem associated with breastfeeding?
A) Mastitis
B) Clogs
C) Thrush/Candida
D) Abscess
E) Goldsmith's phenomenon
Correct Answer: C) Thrush/Candida
Rationale: Nipple problems can include nipple pain, cracking, bleeding, vasospasms
(Raynaud's phenomenon), and infections like thrush (candidiasis), which can affect both
the nipple and the infant's mouth. Mastitis, clogs, and abscesses are typically breast
problems, not solely nipple issues.
Question 9
Which of the following is a "boobie problem" (breast problem) associated with breastfeeding?
A) Oversupply
B) Thrush/Candida (on the nipple)
C) Raynaud's Vasospasms (of the nipple)
D) Mastitis
E) Herpes (on the nipple)
Correct Answer: D) Mastitis
Rationale: "Boobie problems" refer to issues affecting the breast tissue itself. Mastitis
(inflammation/infection of breast tissue), clogs (blocked ducts), bleb (milk blister), and
abscesses are common breast problems. Oversupply, thrush on the nipple, Raynaud's
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vasospasms, and herpes lesions on the nipple are also concerns, but mastitis is a significant
breast-tissue problem.
Question 10
In which of the following scenarios is breastfeeding absolutely contraindicated for the mother?
A) Oversupply
B) Nipple bleb
C) Herpes lesions present on the breast
D) Mastitis (ineffective treatment)
E) Clogged duct
Correct Answer: C) Herpes lesions present on the breast
Rationale: Herpes simplex virus (HSV) lesions directly on the breast are a contraindication
to breastfeeding from that affected breast to prevent direct viral transmission to the infant.
Mastitis (even if ineffective treatment) is generally not a contraindication (often
breastfeeding helps resolve it), but severe conditions like HIV are absolute
contraindications.
Question 11
The 2010 Healthcare Reform act created specific workplace breastfeeding laws for which group
of employees?
A) Salaried managers.
B) Full-time hourly employees.
C) Part-time hourly employees.
D) All employees regardless of work status.
E) Only federal government employees.
Correct Answer: B) Full-time hourly employees
Rationale: The 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA), as part of healthcare reform, included
provisions requiring employers to provide reasonable break time and a private, non-
bathroom place for hourly employees to express breast milk during the workday for up to
one year after the child's birth.
Question 12
Which type of jaundice in a newborn is always considered pathological and requires immediate
evaluation?
A) Physiologic jaundice appearing on day 3 of life.
B) Early onset jaundice due to underfeeding.
C) Jaundice first appearing within the first 24 hours of life.
D) Late onset jaundice due to breast milk.
E) Jaundice resolving spontaneously within a week.
