CBS Professional Ethics & Communication 4

Question 1

A CBS is supporting a mother who is HIV-positive in a high-income country setting. The mother wants to breastfeed. The MOST ethically appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide accurate information about current guidelines and risks, and facilitate informed decision-making in collaboration with her medical team

Answer

A CBS must provide accurate, evidence-based information about risks and current guidelines while supporting informed decision-making in collaboration with the mother's medical care team.

Question 2

The principle of 'justice' in CBS ethics primarily refers to:

Accepted Answer

Providing fair, equitable access to breastfeeding support regardless of socioeconomic status or background

Answer

Justice in healthcare ethics means providing fair, unbiased, and equitable services to all clients regardless of their background or circumstances.

Question 3

A client shares information during a session that suggests her partner may be physically abusive. A CBS's FIRST obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure the client's immediate safety, provide information about resources, and follow mandatory reporting laws if applicable

Answer

Safety is the top priority; the CBS must address immediate safety concerns, provide resources, and comply with any applicable mandatory reporting obligations.

Question 4

A CBS who works in a hospital setting is pressured by administrators to reduce the time spent with each breastfeeding mother to meet productivity targets. This situation BEST represents a conflict between:

Accepted Answer

Professional ethics and institutional demands

Answer

When institutional productivity pressures compromise the quality of client care, a CBS faces a conflict between professional ethical obligations and organizational demands.

Question 5

When using social media to promote breastfeeding education, a CBS must AVOID:

Accepted Answer

Posting identifiable client information or cases without explicit written consent

Answer

Posting identifiable client information without explicit written consent violates client confidentiality and privacy, regardless of the platform used.

(CBS) Certified Breastfeeding Specialist Practice Test

(CBS) Certified Breastfeeding Specialist Practice Test

CBS Professional Ethics & Communication 4