International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Certification Exam Review solution guide, 2022.
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% of breastmilk that is carbohydrates - Approximately 7%
Wikipedia.
% of breastmilk that is fat - Approximately 4%
Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, p...
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% of breastmilk that is carbohydrates ✓- Approximately 7%
Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breast_milk.
% of breastmilk that is fat ✓- Approximately 4%
Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 50.
% of breastmilk that is protein ✓- Approximately .8 - 1 %
Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice (2nd
ed.), page 272.
% of calories in breastmilk from carbohydrates ✓- Approximately 40%
Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 69.
% of calories in breastmilk from fat ✓- Approximately 50%
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 124.
% of calories in breastmilk from protein ✓- Approximately 10%
Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice (2nd
ed.), page 272.
Acinus ✓- Any of the small sacs or alveoli that terminate the ducts and are lined with
secretory cells.
Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. Available online: http://www.merriam-
webster.com/medical/acinus?show=0&t=1296699192
Acrocyanosis ✓- Bluish discoloration of the hands and feet in the newborn; peripheral
cyanosis. Should not persist beyond 24 hours after birth.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
Active immunity ✓- Immunity conferred by the production of antibodies by one's own
immune system.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 868.
Active transport ✓- Passage of drug into breastmilk assisted by components in breastmilk.
Hale & Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 470.
Acyclovir/Zovirax ✓- Antiviral used to treat herpes infections, L2.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 177.
Aerobic bacteria ✓- Bacteria requiring air for metabolic processes. The breast is colonized
with this type of bacteria.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
,AGA ✓- Appropriate for Gestational Age. Having a birth weight between the 10th and 90th
percentile on intrauterine growth charts.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 671.
Alcohol and breastfeeding ✓- Alcohol can decrease milk supply. Breastfeeding must be
interrupted for 1 hour per drink, or until mother is sober.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 171 & 188.
Aldomet/Methyldopa ✓- Antihypertensive, L2. Frequently used to treat hypertension
during pregnancy. No concerns reported via breastmilk.
Hale, 2010. Medications and Mother's Milk (14th ed.), page 667.
Allergen ✓- A substance that causes an allergic response, such as foods, drugs, inhalants.
Cow's milk is common source for infants.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
Αlphalactalbumin ✓- A major protein found in human milk whey. Assists in processing
lactose.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
Alveolar ridge ✓- The ridges on the upper and lower jaw where infant's teeth will grow.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
Alveolus, alveoli ✓- Secrete and store milk for let down. Surrounded by myoepithelial cells,
contractile cells and connective tissue.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 80.
Amenorrhea ✓- A natural phase of infertility that takes place when a mother is exclusively
breastfeeding. Menstruation has not returned.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 707 &865.
Amoxicillin ✓- Antibiotic, L2. Observe for change in intestinal flora, compatible.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 177.
Ampicillin ✓- Antibiotic, L1. Observe for change in intestinal flora, compatible.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 177.
Anaphylaxis ✓- Hypersensitivity (as to foreign proteins or drugs) resulting from
sensitization following prior contact with the causative agent.
Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. www.merriam-webster.com/medical/anaphylaxis.
Anchor scar ✓- Surgical technique for breast reduction, slang.
Ankyglossia ✓- A tongue tie. Characterized by a thick, short, or tight frenulum under the
tongue. Can cause breastfeeding issues, such as a painful latch or inefficient milk transfer.
,Anterior pituitary ✓- This gland releases prolactin into the blood effecting milk production
and ejection. It is susceptible to stress.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 91.
Anthrax ✓- Infectious disease caused by a spore-forming bacterium (Bacillus anthrax),
characterized by external ulcerating nodules or by lesions in the lungs.
Merriam Webster Medical Dictionary. www.merriam-webster.com/medical/anthrax.
Antibody ✓- Immunoglobulin formed in response to an antigen, including bacteria and
viruses. Antibodies attack those bacteria or viruses helping the body resist infection.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
Antigen ✓- Substance that stimulates antibody production. May be dust, food, or bacteria.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
Apgar score ✓- Index to evaluate the condition of a newborn infant based on a rating of 0,
1, or 2 for color, heart rate, reflex response, muscle tone, and respiration with 10 being a
perfect score.
Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. www.merriam-webster.com/medical/apgar
%20score.
Apocrine gland ✓- Sweat glands located on the areola that secrete a scent.
Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice (2nd
ed.), page 197-198.
Apoptosis ✓- Programmed normal cell death.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
Applied research ✓- Research that focuses on solving or finding an answer to a clinical or
practical problem.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
Areola ✓- The darker pigmented skin that surrounds the nipple. Contains sebaceous glands
(Montgomery Glands)
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
Aspirin ✓- Salicylate analgesic, L3. Use associated with Reye's Syndrome in infants.
Hale, 2010. Medications and Mother's Milk (14th ed.), page 87.
Atopic eczema ✓- Inherited allergic tendency to skin rashes or inflammation. Exclusively
breastfed infants are less likely to develop as cow's milk protein is a common allergen.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
, Autocrine control ✓- The point in lactation when milk supply is controlled by milk removal.
Local control in the breast.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 92.
Autonomy ✓- The capacity of a rational individual to make an informed, un-coerced
decision.
Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomy#Medicine.
Average ✓- The middle value of a data set. Add all the numbers and divided by the amount
of numbers in the set.
Wikipedia. Available online: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Average.
Axilla ✓- Underarm. Breast tissue (the axillary tail) can sometimes extend into axilla.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863-864.
B Cell ✓- Lymphocyte produced in bone marrow and peripheral lymphoid tissue; found in
breastmilk. Attacks antigens.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 864.
β lactaglobin ✓- Major protein in bovine milk.
Hale & Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 40.
Back to sleep ✓- A campaign that significantly reduced SIDS. Babies are less prone to SIDS
when sleeping on their back.
Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice (2nd
ed.), page 632.
Bactericidal ✓- Destroys bacteria.
Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. www.merriam-webster.com/medical/bactericidal.
Bacteriostatic ✓- Prevents the growth of bacteria.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 864.
Bactrim/Septra ✓- Sulfonamide antibiotic, L3. The mixture of trimethoprim and
sulfamethoxazole. No concerns reported via breastmilk.
Hale, 2010. Medications and Mother's Milk (14th ed.), page 249.
BALT/GALT/MALT ✓- Bronchus/gut/mammary-associated immunocompetent lymphoid
tissue. Intermammary pathway. IgA antibodies are transferred through breastmilk to the
infant.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 864.
Basic research ✓- Research that generates knowledge for the sake of knowledge.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 864.
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