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IBCLC EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024
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IBCLC EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024
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IBCLC EXAMA new mother of twins would like to start tandem nursing before hospital
discharge. A key point to discuss with the mother would be - ANSWERS-each baby
has to individually learn how to breastfeed and the mother needs to recognize
that each baby is feeding effectively
A mother of a 2 year old and a newborn contacts you about tandem nursing. The
2 year old wants to nurse frequently. You suggest: - ANSWERS-breastfeed the
infant 1st, then the toddler
vegetarian mothers need a source of vitamin b12, a good source is: - ANSWERS-
fortified cereals, soy milk, nutritional yeast
The rooting instinct helps the infant find his mothers nipple. You can stimulate
this reflex by - ANSWERS-touching the corner of the mouth
the cranial nerve that controls the movements of the tongue is - ANSWERS-CN XII
[p71]
The WHO code requires that manufacturers of infant formula give factual and
scientific info to health care workers, but the code does NOT specifically address:
- ANSWERS-free supplies given to hospitals
,premature infants often exhibit an immature sucking reflex characterized by -
ANSWERS-the poor coordination of sucking and swallowing in a rhythmic pattern
[417-421]
which of the following would not be a reason to use this intervention as shown
(pic of a nipple shield) - ANSWERS-increase milk production
to assist this premature baby with breastfeeding, this mother is - ANSWERS-using
the dancer hand position to give support to her infants jaw [621-622]
this premature infant (pic of a breastfeeding infant with nasogastric tube taped
onto face) - ANSWERS-having nasogastric tube supplementation while
breastfeeding so he can be supplemented without bottles [622]
in assisting the mother of a premature infant to hold her infant, you put the infant
in this position bc (pic of skin to skin) - ANSWERS-skin to skin contact stabilizes the
infants body temperature, HR, and RR
professional growth of the LC can best be enhanced by - ANSWERS-clinical
experience, reading professional journals, public speaking, mentoring new LCs
[p.7]
relactation is easier for the mother to accomplish of - ANSWERS-she had a good
milk supply ad there has been a short interval since the last breast stimulation
(breastfeeding or pumping) [p508]
, domperidone and metoclopramide are galactagogues. both medications
significantly: - ANSWERS-raise prolactin levels by inhibiting the action of
dopamine at its receptors
For optimum breastmilk production, a mother of an adopted baby should be
counseled - ANSWERS-pump 8-12 x QD prior to the adoption, then feed the baby
at the breast with a feeding tube device [pg 505]
Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) can be considered effective contraceptive
when: - ANSWERS-the mother is < 6 mo PP w/ no menstrual cycles, the infant is
totally breastfed around the clock [485]
the form of contraception that would have no impact on milk supply is -
ANSWERS-barrier method
This infant may have difficulty latching into the breast because he appears to -
ANSWERS-have a receding chin [232]
This newborn is reacting with which normal newborn reflex? (pic of one arm up
one are down) - ANSWERS-asymmetric tonic neck reflex [234-235]
this infant is demonstrating - ANSWERS-rooting. [184-185]
during an oral assessment you notice the following anomaly: (pic of tongue tie) -
ANSWERS-ankyloglossia [332-335]
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