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IBCLC VIP Certification Practice Exam
IBCLC — The IBCLC exam is administered by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and consists of 175 questions (150 scored + 25 pretest) to be completed in 3.5 hours, covering 11 chronological and functional content areas related to lactation and breastfeeding management.
29
Questions
210m
Time Limit
70.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 29👑 VIP
A first-time mother at 3 days postpartum calls your lactation clinic reporting that her breasts feel extremely hard, warm, and painful. Her infant is latching but seems frustrated at the breast. On assessment, the areola is taut and the nipple is flattened. The infant is producing adequate wet and dirty diapers. Which intervention is MOST appropriate as an immediate first step?
Questions 2–29 and full explanations are VIP-exclusive.