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Question 1

Which educational approach is most effective for a mother with low health literacy?

Accepted Answer

Use teach-back method with simple, plain language

Answer

The teach-back method confirms understanding and plain language ensures the mother can apply the information regardless of literacy level.

Question 2

A mother asks whether it is safe to breastfeed while taking a prescribed antidepressant. What is the CBS's best response?

Accepted Answer

Encourage her to consult her prescribing provider and offer to help find evidence-based resources

Answer

The CBS should stay within their scope of practice by directing medication questions to the prescribing provider while supporting access to evidence-based resources like LactMed.

Question 3

Which setting is MOST conducive to effective breastfeeding education?

Accepted Answer

A private, quiet room where the mother feels safe and unhurried

Answer

A private, quiet environment reduces distractions and promotes open communication, which is essential for effective counseling and skill teaching.

Question 4

A grandmother insists the mother's milk is 'not enough' and pressures her to supplement with formula. How should the CBS educate the family?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge her concern, explain normal newborn output expectations, and involve her as a support person

Answer

Including the grandmother respectfully and providing factual education about wet diapers and weight gain turns a potential barrier into a support resource.

Question 5

When counseling a mother about breast refusal by her infant, which approach demonstrates evidence-based education?

Accepted Answer

Discuss skin-to-skin contact, reverse pressure softening, and paced bottle feeding if applicable

Answer

Skin-to-skin, reverse pressure softening, and paced bottle feeding address the common causes of breast refusal and support return to direct breastfeeding.

(CBS) Certified Breastfeeding Specialist Practice Test

(CBS) Certified Breastfeeding Specialist Practice Test

CBS Counseling & Education 3