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IBLCE IBCLC Test 04: Clinical Assessment & Specialized Support

Use our IBLCE IBCLC mock test to test your skills and review key concepts before exam day for your IBLCE Lactation Consultant certification.

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Q:1Which of the following statements about mastitis in mothers of multiples is true?
Moms of multiples often have high milk supply. If they miss a session, milk stays in the breast too long, which makes an infection much more likely.
Q:2To help a mother of multiples increase her milk supply, an IBCLC might recommend which of the following?
Boosting milk supply usually requires many steps. This includes pumping more often, checking the baby's weight, and sometimes using herbs or medicines as directed.
Q:3A mother of twins observes white patches inside one baby's mouth. You suspect oral thrush. What is the most appropriate recommendation?
Thrush spreads very easily between family members. Everyone must be treated at once to stop the yeast from passing back and forth between them.
Q:4How do you best assess the age of a newborn baby if the mother didn't have prenatal care?
The Ballard Score checks the baby's body. We look at skin smoothness and joint flexibility to figure out how many weeks old the baby really is.
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Q:8A 35-week baby is one day old and nurses for only ... [Show Full Question 8]
Q:9What is a key rule for ... [Show Full Question 9]
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Q:11Which of the following is NOT a benefit ... [Show Full Question 11]
Q:12Premature babies are at a high risk ... [Show Full Question 12]
Q:13According to the Kotlow system, a tongue tie ... [Show Full Question 13]
Q:14A 4-day-old baby has lost too much weight, is very sleepy, ... [Show Full Question 14]
Q:15An IBCLC does all these things for a baby ... [Show Full Question 15]
Q:16What is the main job of oxytocin ... [Show Full Question 16]
Q:17A mom who gave birth yesterday says she is cramping and ... [Show Full Question 17]
Q:18Is it normal to have a large amount of bright ... [Show Full Question 18]
Q:19A mom is 3 days postpartum, asking 100 questions and ... [Show Full Question 19]
Q:20A NICU mom is very quiet and only wants to talk about ... [Show Full Question 20]