CLC PRACTICE EXAM (1- 9) 2024/2025 ACTUAL EXAM 150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES
What is the most variable constituent of human milk, changing both within a single
feed and daily?
a) Cholesterol
b) Lactose
c) Calcium
d) Fat - CORRECT ANSWERS d) Fat
A research study shows that mothers who supplement their babies tend to
breastfeed longer than those who don't supplement. Which of the following is most
important to know in analyzing such a study?
a) Who funded the study
b) The authors' definition of breastfeeding
c) The authors' definition of supplementation
d) The socio-economic of the study participants - CORRECT ANSWERS c) The
authors' definition of supplementation
Which of the following publications is likely to be most useful when considering
which drugs are compatible with breastfeeding?
a) The Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) updated monthly
b) Studies published in peer reviewed journals in the last 7 years
c) The drug insert that comes with each medication
d) Drug information published every year in the Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) -
CORRECT ANSWERS a) The Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) updated
monthly
The best time for a baby to go to the breast for his first feed is:
a) Right after birth
b) Within the first six hours of birth
c) As soon as the mother states she is ready
d) When the baby demonstrates feeding cues - CORRECT ANSWERS d) When
the baby demonstrates feeding cues
,CLC PRACTICE EXAM (1- 9) 2024/2025 ACTUAL EXAM 150
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RATIONALES
How does the growth pattern of the breastfed infant differ from the formula-fed
infant?
a) The breastfed newborn gains more slowly at all points in time than a formula-fed
infant
b) After an accelerated growth in the early months the breastfed baby slows at
about 4 months
c) The formula-fed infant grows in length faster than the breastfed baby in the first
6 months
d) The breastfed infant has a larger head circumference than the formula-fed infant
- CORRECT ANSWERS b) After an accelerated growth in the early months the
breastfed baby slows at about 4 months
The LEAST important reason for accurate documentation is:
a) To defend yourself in case of a lawsuit
b) To provide parents with an individualized plan of care
c) To assure the primary HCP has an accurate record of all intervention and
suggestions
d) To fulfill the requirements of the Standards of Practice for lactation consultants -
CORRECT ANSWERS b) To provide parents with an individualized plan of care
Which factor is higher in colostrum than in mature milk?
a) Fat
b) Lactose
c) Protein
d) Oligosaccharides - CORRECT ANSWERS c) Protein
A 1-month-old infant who has malaria probably acquired the disease:
a) Through breast milk
b) Via the placenta during the pregnancy
c) Via exposure to the vaginal secretions at the time of brith
,CLC PRACTICE EXAM (1- 9) 2024/2025 ACTUAL EXAM 150
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d) Via exposure to the anopheles mosquitos - CORRECT ANSWERS d) Via
exposure to the anopheles mosquito
The most common cause of sore nipples is related to:
a) Incorrect positioning of the baby at the breast
b) Concurrent infection of both mother and baby with yeast
c) Feeds lasting longer than 15 minutes on each breast
d) Oral abnormalities of the infant such as ankyloglossia - CORRECT ANSWERS
a) Incorrect positioning of the baby at the breast
For a mother to fractionate (lactoengineer) her milk she needs to:
a) Pump every 1-1.5 hours
b) Use hand expression, not a breast pump
c) Have an abundant milk supply
d) Use only one collection container - CORRECT ANSWERS c) Have an
abundant milk supply
Which matters the most in regards to which women will attend a breastfeeding
class?
a) If she has some kind of insurance
b) Mother's race or ethnicity
c) Middle or higher class income
d) Education beyond high school - CORRECT ANSWERS a) If she has some
kind of insurance
A short lingual frenulum is referred to as:
a) Labioglossia
b) Ankyloglossia
c) Retracted tongue
d) Labial tongue-tie - CORRECT ANSWERS b) Ankyloglossia
, CLC PRACTICE EXAM (1- 9) 2024/2025 ACTUAL EXAM 150
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RATIONALES
According to WHO literature, mastitis is more common in first time breastfeeding
mothers. The primary reason for this trend may be that first time mothers are more:
a) Stressed about breastfeeding and childcare
b) Likely to have latch problems resulting in sore nipples
c) Reluctant to call their physicians or seek help
d) Prone to infection in general due to fatigue - CORRECT ANSWERS b) Likely
to have latch problems resulting in sore nipples
Georgia asks you how long Mimosa should breastfeed each time. What do you tell
her?
a) At least 10 minutes on the first side and as long as she wants on the second.
b) She doesn't need to breastfeed any longer than about 7 minutes on a side
because 90% of the milk is gone by then.
c) At least 15 minutes on each breast to make sure the breasts receive equal
stimulation
d) Until Mimosa stops breastfeeding on the first side, then offer the second. -
CORRECT ANSWERS d) Until Mimosa stops breastfeeding on the first side,
then offer the second
Which category of drugs is a breastfeeding mother most likely to take?
a) Antibiotics
b) Antidepressants
c) Analgesics
d) Antiemetics - CORRECT ANSWERS c) Analgesics
The AAP Statement recommends pacifiers for infants in the following situations:
a) Whenever the infant is in a prone position
b) All infants under 4 weeks of age
c) Breastfed infants over 4 weeks of age
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