Certified Breastfeeding Counselor PCE Exam Questions With Correct Answers
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Certified Breastfeeding Counselor PCE
Exam Questions With Correct Answers
What is the normal weight loss for the infant during the first few days ? - - answer5-7% in the
first 24hrs and below 10% in the first week
How many calories does a lactating mom need - answerMoms need approximately 500 e...
Certified Breastfeeding Counselor PCE
Exam Questions With Correct Answers
What is the normal weight loss for the infant during the first few days ? - - answer✔5-7% in the
first 24hrs and below 10% in the first week
How many calories does a lactating mom need - answer✔Moms need approximately 500 extra
calories/day when breastfeeding. Range is 1,800-2,700 with most mons consuming around 2,200
What type of supplement do most lactating vegans / bariatric patients take ? - -
answer✔supplement Vitamin B12
How much vitamin D does a baby need ? When do they need to be supplemented ? -
answer✔Babies need 400 IU of Vitamin D per day . They should be supplemented if moms are
deficient ; there is vitamin D in formula , so if they are being formula - fed they do NOT require
additional vitamin D supplementation .
What types of foods ( or diet ) should lactating moms consume ? - answer✔Moms should
consume a diet of normal foods - they should eat when they're hungry and drink when they're
thirsty . The MyPlate is a good example - 50 % carbs , 15 % protein , 20-30 % healthy fats
When would a Habermen feeder be indicated ? - answer✔with Down's Syndrome or a Cleft Lip /
Palate
What medications are contraindicated in breastfeeding mothers ? - answer✔Antimetabolite drugs
or chemotherapy , radioisotopes ( not IV contrast dye ) and illicit drugs
What is the Tail of Spence ? What are the symptoms ? How do you treat it ? - answer✔The Tail
of Spence refers to mammary gland tissue that extends to the axillary area that is connected to
the milk ducts . Symptoms include swollen armpits and even mastitis . Moms can apply cold
compresses to the area and take Motrin / Tylenol as needed for discomfort .
What happens to estrogen and progesterone during pregnancy and after birth ? - - answer✔They
increase during pregnancy and then decrease after birth .
How many stages of the " Magic Hour " are there ? What are they ? - answer✔There are nine
stages of the " Magic Hour " or " Golden Hour , " they are : 1. Birth cry 2. Relaxation 3.
Awakening 4. Activity 5. Rest 6. Crawling 7. Familiarization 8. Suckling 9. Sleep
Standards of of practice for CBC - - answer✔Help families define and achieve goals
-Problem solving : Assessment , plan , implementation , evaluation
-Education and counseling
-Professionalism
-Legal considerations
Where is the milk produced ? - answer✔ANSWER- In the alveoli
How long after cessation of breast feeding does milk production ( involution ) stop ? - -
answer✔Approximately 40 days
What are the common signs of milk " let down " ? - answer✔Tingling , warmth , fullness ,
dripping and contractions
How is preterm milk different than term milk ? - - answer✔It is higher in protein and immune
factors ( because the body KNOWS this is what the preemie needs ! )
What component of breast milk is the most variable ? - answer✔Lipids
What component of human milk is destroyed by freezing ? - answer✔Macrophages
When is the side - lying position helpful ? - answer✔In moms that are sleepy or have lacerations
/ repairs that put pressure and cause discomfort on the perineal area
What position is centered around the infant attaching themselves to the breast ? - - answer✔The
laid back position ( aka the biological position )
When is the Australian / Saddle position helpful ? - answer✔When moms are experiencing active
let - down
What is the dancer hand ? - answer✔Mom would have hand below the breast in a " U " shape ;
this is good for infants who need good jaw support
What are signs of milk transfer ? - answer✔Swallowing - harsh " Ca " sound ; air from nose felt ,
neck movement visualized
What are the stool transition colors ? - answer✔Black to green to yellow
What can affect a hc professionals presentation about breastfeeding ? - answer✔Experience ,
philosophy , credentials
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