IBCLC- EXAM 2024 VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
% of breastmilk that is carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER
Approximately 7%
Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breast_milk.
% of breastmilk that is fat - CORRECT ANSWER Approximately 4%
Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 50.
% of breastmilk that is protein - CORRECT ANSWER Approximately .8 -
1%
Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant
Practice (2nd ed.), page 272.
% of calories in breastmilk from carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER
Approximately 40%
Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 69.
% of calories in breastmilk from fat - CORRECT ANSWER Approximately
50%
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.),
page 124.
,IBCLC- EXAM 2024 VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
% of calories in breastmilk from protein - CORRECT ANSWER
Approximately 10%
Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant
Practice (2nd ed.), page 272.
Acinus - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER Immunity conferred by the
production of antibodies by one's own immune system.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.),
page 868.
,IBCLC- EXAM 2024 VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Active transport - CORRECT ANSWER Passage of drug into breastmilk
assisted by components in breastmilk.
Hale & Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 470.
Acyclovir/Zovirax - CORRECT ANSWER Antiviral used to treat herpes
infections, L2.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.),
page 177.
Aerobic bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER 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.
, IBCLC- EXAM 2024 VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Alcohol and breastfeeding - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER A major protein found in
human milk whey. Assists in processing lactose.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.),
page 863.