IBCLC IBCLC - Certification Equipment and Technology 2

Question 1

What is the recommended suction level when using an electric breast pump?

Accepted Answer

The highest comfortable setting that still maintains effective milk flow

Answer

The highest setting for fastest expression

Answer

A fixed medium setting regardless of comfort

Answer

The setting that causes mild discomfort to ensure adequate stimulation

Question 2

A weighted feed (test weight) is performed using which type of scale?

Accepted Answer

Infant scale accurate to at least 2 grams

Answer

Standard kitchen scale

Answer

Medical bathroom scale

Answer

Any scale within 10-gram accuracy

Question 3

Which feeding device most closely mimics breastfeeding pace to prevent flow preference in bottle-fed infants?

Accepted Answer

Slow-flow bottle nipple with paced bottle feeding technique

Answer

Standard bottle with fast-flow nipple

Answer

Syringe feeding

Answer

Cup feeding at full tilt

Question 4

Cup feeding is most appropriate for which infant population?

Accepted Answer

Preterm or sick infants who cannot yet coordinate suck-swallow-breathe at breast

Answer

Full-term healthy newborns who are breastfeeding well

Answer

Infants over 6 months transitioning to solid foods

Answer

Infants with diagnosed oral hypersensitivity

Question 5

What is the primary risk associated with prolonged or incorrect use of a nipple shield?

Accepted Answer

Reduced milk transfer leading to decreased supply and inadequate infant intake

Answer

Infant develops nipple confusion

Answer

Permanent changes to maternal nipple tissue

Answer

Increased risk of mastitis due to poor hygiene

Question 6

When recommending a breast pump to a mother returning to work, which factor is most clinically important?

Accepted Answer

The pump's ability to maintain milk supply with double-pumping sessions

Answer

Pump color and design aesthetics

Answer

Insurance coverage for the specific brand

Answer

Pump weight for travel convenience