Professional Ethics & Communication Flashcards

A CBS is working with a mother who expresses strong religious objections to any supplementation. The infant shows signs of dehydration. What is the MOST appropriate action?

Answer: Explain the medical risks clearly and recommend immediate evaluation by a healthcare provider

A CBS must prioritize infant safety by clearly communicating risks and referring to a healthcare provider while respecting the mother's autonomy within safe limits.

Which of the following BEST describes the concept of 'scope of practice' for a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist?

Answer: The range of services a CBS is competent and authorized to provide based on training and certification

Scope of practice defines the specific services, procedures, and actions a CBS is trained, competent, and authorized to perform.

A mother asks a CBS to keep her breastfeeding difficulties secret from her obstetrician. The CBS should:

Answer: Explain the limits of confidentiality and encourage open communication with her healthcare team

A CBS should clarify confidentiality boundaries and encourage the mother to share relevant information with her care team to ensure coordinated, safe care.

When documenting a breastfeeding support session, a CBS should PRIMARILY ensure that notes are:

Answer: Accurate, objective, timely, and relevant to the client's breastfeeding goals

Documentation should be accurate, objective, timely, and focused on information relevant to supporting the client's breastfeeding journey.

A CBS discovers that a colleague is providing breastfeeding advice that is inconsistent with current evidence-based guidelines. The BEST first step is to:

Answer: Discuss the concern directly with the colleague in a respectful, private manner

Addressing concerns directly and respectfully with a colleague is the appropriate first step before escalating to formal reporting mechanisms.

Which ethical principle is MOST closely associated with a CBS's obligation to avoid causing harm to clients?

Answer: Nonmaleficence

Nonmaleficence is the ethical principle of 'do no harm,' obligating practitioners to avoid actions that could injure or harm their clients.

A CBS receives a gift basket from a formula company in exchange for recommending their product to clients. This situation MOST directly violates which professional standard?

Answer: Conflict of interest and independence standards

Accepting gifts in exchange for product recommendations creates a conflict of interest that compromises professional independence and client trust.