CBS Professional Ethics & Communication 3

Question 1

A breastfeeding mother from a different cultural background declines to follow standard breastfeeding recommendations due to traditional practices. A CBS should:

Accepted Answer

Explore the cultural practices, provide evidence-based information, and collaboratively develop a plan that respects her values

Answer

Culturally competent care involves understanding the client's cultural context, sharing evidence-based information, and jointly creating a culturally sensitive support plan.

Question 2

In the context of CBS professional ethics, 'beneficence' means:

Accepted Answer

Taking positive actions to promote the well-being of clients

Answer

Beneficence refers to the obligation to act in the client's best interest and take positive steps to promote their well-being.

Question 3

A CBS is asked to provide expert testimony in a legal case involving infant feeding. The MOST important ethical obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide honest, objective, evidence-based testimony within the CBS's area of competence

Answer

Expert witnesses have an ethical obligation to provide truthful, objective, evidence-based opinions within their professional competence, regardless of which party they are assisting.

Question 4

When a CBS refers a client to another healthcare professional, which of the following is MOST important to communicate?

Accepted Answer

Relevant clinical information with the client's consent to ensure continuity of care

Answer

Effective referrals include sharing relevant clinical information with the client's consent to ensure the receiving provider can provide coordinated, continuous care.

Question 5

A CBS who has not received training in tongue-tie assessment is asked by a pediatrician to evaluate and recommend frenotomy. The CBS should:

Accepted Answer

Decline and explain that this falls outside the CBS's scope of practice and training

Answer

A CBS must decline tasks outside their scope of practice and training, as practicing beyond competence is unethical and potentially harmful.

(CBS) Certified Breastfeeding Specialist Practice Test

(CBS) Certified Breastfeeding Specialist Practice Test

CBS Professional Ethics & Communication 3