IBCLC IBCLC - Certification Equipment and Technology 3

Question 1

What is the main advantage of a manual pump over an electric pump?

Accepted Answer

Portability and user control over suction rhythm

Answer

Faster milk expression per session

Answer

Better long-term milk removal

Answer

Greater durability for daily use

Question 2

Which assessment tool allows an IBCLC to directly evaluate an infant's tongue movement, palatal integrity, and sucking strength?

Accepted Answer

Gloved finger assessment

Answer

Nipple ruler

Answer

Breast pump suction test

Answer

Ultrasound imaging

Question 3

Hands-on pumping (breast massage combined with pumping) has been shown to:

Accepted Answer

Increase milk fat content and total milk output

Answer

Decrease total milk expression volume

Answer

Cause mastitis due to bacterial contamination risk

Answer

Reduce milk let-down response

Question 4

Which breast pump component requires the most frequent replacement to maintain suction efficacy?

Accepted Answer

Valve or membrane

Answer

Motor housing

Answer

Power cord

Answer

Flange

Question 5

A mother exclusively pumping for a NICU infant should aim to pump a minimum of how many times per 24 hours in the first weeks?

Accepted Answer

8-10 times

Answer

3-4 times

Answer

5-6 times

Answer

12-15 times

Question 6

What is the recommended method for sanitizing breast pump parts that contact breast milk, especially for NICU infants?

Accepted Answer

Washing with soap and water followed by sterilization per CDC guidelines

Answer

Rinsing with hot water only

Answer

Wiping with alcohol wipes between sessions

Answer

Running through a standard dishwasher cycle only