Practice Questions by Discipline
Maternal and Infant Anatomy p. 3
Subtopics Included in This Category p. 3
Core Reading p. 3
Maternal and Infant Anatomy Questions p. 4
Maternal and Infant Anatomy Answers p. 13
Maternal and Infant Normal Physiology and Endocrinology p. 19
Subtopics Included in This Category p. 19
Core Reading p. 19
Maternal and Infant Normal Physiology and Endocrinology Questions p. 21
Maternal and Infant Normal Physiology and Endocrinology Answers p. 31
Maternal and Infant Normal Nutrition and Biochemistry p. 37
Subtopics Included in This Category p. 37
Core Reading p. 37
Maternal and Infant Normal Nutrition and Biochemistry Questions p. 39
Maternal and Infant Normal Nutrition and Biochemistry Answers p. 51
Maternal and Infant Immunology and Infectious Disease p. 59
Subtopics Included in This Category p. 59
Core Reading p. 59
Maternal and Infant Immunology and Infectious Disease Questions p. 64
Maternal and Infant Immunology and Infectious Disease Answers p. 74
Maternal and Infant Pathology p. 81
Subtopics Included in This Category p. 81
Core Reading p. 81
Maternal and Infant Pathology Questions p. 83
Maternal and Infant Pathology Answers p. 97
Maternal and Infant Pharmacology and Toxicology p. 107
Subtopics Included in This Category p. 107
Core Reading p. 107
Maternal and Infant Pharmacology and Toxicology Questions p. 108
Maternal and Infant Pharmacology and Toxicology Answers p. 113
Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology p. 117
Subtopics Included in This Category p. 117
Core Reading p. 117
Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology Questions p. 118
Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology Answers p. 127
Growth Parameters and Developmental Milestones p. 133
Subtopics Included in This Category p. 133
Core Reading p. 133
Growth Parameters and Developmental Milestones Questions p. 134
Growth Parameters and Developmental Milestones Answers p. 143
Interpretation of Research p. 149
Subtopics Included in This Category p. 149
Core Reading p. 149
Interpretation of Research Questions p. 150
Interpretation of Research Answers p. 155
Ethical and Legal Issues p. 159
Subtopics Included in This Category p. 159
Core Reading p. 159
Ethical and Legal Issues Questions p. 160
Ethical and Legal Issues Answers p. 168
Breastfeeding Equipment and Technology p. 173
Subtopics Included in This Category p. 173
Core Reading p. 173
Breastfeeding Equipment and Technology Questions p. 175
Breastfeeding Equipment and Technology Answers p. 180
Techniques p. 183
Subtopics Included in This Category p. 183
Core Reading p. 183
Techniques Questions p. 185
Techniques Answers p. 197
Public Health p. 205
Subtopics Included in This Category p. 205
Core Reading p. 205
Public Health Questions p. 207
Public Health Answers p. 211
Practice Exams
Practice Exam A p. 217
Questions p. 217
Answers p. 255
Practice Exam B p. 277
Questions p. 277
Answers p. 316
Additional Resources
Clinical (Field) Exercises p. 343
Shadowing/Observation Guidelines p. 343
Clinical Exercises p. 344
Chronological Periods p. 351
Bibliography p. 353
International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners Exam Information & Preparation p. 387
What is the IBLCE? p. 387
What is an IBCLC, RLC? p. 387
International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners p. 388
IBLCE Exam Blueprint (2000) p. 388
Exam Information p. 390
Summary of IBLCE Exam Administration Procedures p. 393
Preparing for the Exam p. 395
Checklist of Suggested Activities p. 396
Sample Exam Questions from IBLCE Candidate's Guide 2006 p. 398
Code of Ethics for IBCLCs 2004 p. 403
Preamble p. 403
To Lodge a Complaint p. 405
Competency Statements p. 406
Clinical Competencies Checklist p. 407
Standards of Practice for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants p. 413
Preface p. 413
Professional Responsibilities p. 413
Legal Considerations p. 414
Clinical Practice p. 414
Breastfeeding Education and Counseling p. 415
The International Board Certified Lactation Consultant: Scope of Practice and Education Guidelines p. 417
Practice Guidelines p. 424
Education Guidelines p. 426