IBCLC IBCLC - Certification Equipment and Technology

Question 1

Which breast pump type is recommended for establishing milk supply in mothers of premature or hospitalized infants?

Accepted Answer

Hospital-grade double electric pump

Answer

Manual hand pump

Answer

Single-user personal electric pump

Answer

Battery-operated single pump

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a nipple shield in lactation management?

Accepted Answer

To facilitate latch when there are latch difficulties or flat/inverted nipples

Answer

To increase milk storage capacity

Answer

To measure nipple diameter for flange fitting

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To prevent nipple trauma during pumping

Question 3

When fitting a breast pump flange, which measurement determines the correct flange size?

Accepted Answer

Nipple diameter at the base

Answer

Areola diameter

Answer

Breast size

Answer

Distance between nipples

Question 4

A mother reports decreased milk output despite regular pumping sessions. What pump-related factor should the IBCLC assess first?

Accepted Answer

Flange size and fit

Answer

Brand of pump being used

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Color of pump tubing

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Age of pump motor

Question 5

Which device delivers supplemental milk to an infant at the breast to encourage suckling while also providing nutrition?

Accepted Answer

Supplemental nursing system (SNS)

Answer

Nipple shield

Answer

Breast shell

Answer

Milk collection cup

Question 6

Breast shells are primarily used for which of the following purposes?

Accepted Answer

Collecting leaking milk and helping to evert flat or inverted nipples between feedings

Answer

Increasing milk production

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Providing supplemental nutrition during feeds

Answer

Monitoring milk transfer during feeding