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IBCLC EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM TEST
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Which infant is at risk for iron-deficiency anemia?
- infant weighing more than 3000 g at birth
- breastfed infant whose mother lost 2 units of blood at delivery
- infant who is exclusively breastfed for longer than 6 months
- infant who is fed cow's milk before a year of age - Correct Answer -
- infant who is fed cow's milk before a year of age
cows milk can cause tiny microhemorrhages in the infant gut, thus potentially leading to anemia. the low iron content of cow's milk can contribute to the anemia, particularly if babies consume a lot of milk over and above other iron rich foods
A congenital deficiency of zinc in an infant can cause:
- failure to thrive and skin lesions
- gastrointestinal sensitivity to artificial feeds
- congenital cataracts
- Forbes-Albright Syndrome - Correct Answer - A. failure to thrive and
skin lesions
The MOST common food sensitivity in infancy is: 1 / 4
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- egg
- cow's milk
- wheat
- soy - Correct Answer - B. cow's milk
The mother's diet during lactation can affect which of the following levels in human milk?
a) Lactose
b) Magnesium
c) Vitamin C
d) Fat - Correct Answer - c) Vitamin C
levels of water soluble vitamins can be affected by mothers diet
The current recommendations about breastfeeding for women who are
positive for Hepatitis B is:
- breastfeed within the first hour after delivery
- breastfeed as soon as baby has received HBV and HBIg
- pump and dump until the babby has received the second injection of
- advise mother to formula feed to protect her infant from Hepatitis B -
immunoglobulin
Correct Answer - A. breastfeed within the first hour after delivery recommendation is to feed ASAP after delivery and ensure infant receives both HBV and HBIg within 12 hours of delivery
Which infant is NOT considered at high risk for hypoglycemia? 2 / 4
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- smaller of discordant twins
- infant with midline defect
- baby who is a complete breech
- infant of a diabetic mother - Correct Answer - C. baby who is a
complete breech
Which of the following components in the milk of a mother of a preterm baby is higher than in the milk of a mother of a full term infant?
- calories
- protein
- vitamin B12
- fat - Correct Answer - B. protein
Which of the following components has the MOST SIGNIFICANT role in tissue maturation of the infant?A)Epidermal growth factor B)Nerve growth factor C)Secretory IgA D)Lactoferrin - Correct Answer - A (Epidermal growth factor plays a role in gut maturation)
What is the MOST important function of secretory IgA in mother's milk?
- Protects mucosal membranes
B)Actively destroys bacteria 3 / 4
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pg. 4 C)Enhances inflammation D)Suppresses infant's immune system - Correct Answer - A (Sec IgA is a primary antibody on mucous membranes which is respiratory and GI infections begin)
Which organization administers the certifying examination for candidates to obtain the IBCLC credential?
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
- International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA)
- International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) -
Correct Answer - D
The only internationally certified healthcare provider with expertise in
breastfeeding and lactation medicine is the:
- Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)
- International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
- Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
- Physician Assistant (PA) - Correct Answer - B
Which drug property results in more transfer of the drug into the mother's milk?
- Molecular weight >800 Daltons
- High protein binding
- High lipid solubility
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