10 free IBCLC practice questions in the real exam format, covering the official content areas, with an explanation for every answer.
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Clinical Skills
On day 10, a parent who is pumping for an infant in the special care nursery reports pain during every session and low volumes. The figure shows the nipple in the pump flange during suction. Which recommendation is most appropriate?
Pump flange during suction (cross-section)
Figure not drawn to scale.
During each suction cycle the nipple fills the tunnel and rubs against the walls on both sides; little or no areola is drawn into the tunnel. After pumping there is a pale ring at the nipple base.