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IBLCE VIP Practice Certification Exam

IBLCE — The IBLCE Examination is administered by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) to award the IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) credential; the real exam consists of 175 questions administered over 3.5 hours, using scaled scoring across a matrix of Chronological Competency Areas (prenatal through beyond 12 months) and knowledge disciplines including anatomy, pathology, pharmacology, and clinical skills.

30
Questions
90m
Time Limit
65.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 30👑 VIP

A 28-year-old primipara is 36 hours postpartum after an uncomplicated vaginal birth. She reports that her breasts feel 'exactly the same as before birth' and is concerned that her milk has not come in. On assessment, her infant has had two wet diapers and one meconium stool since birth. The infant is latching well and nursing 8-10 times in 24 hours. Which response by the lactation consultant is MOST appropriate?

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