CBS Safety & Infection Control 2

Question 1

A mother with hepatitis C asks if she can breastfeed. What is the most appropriate guidance?

Accepted Answer

Breastfeeding is generally safe unless nipples are cracked and bleeding

Answer

Hepatitis C is not a contraindication to breastfeeding unless the mother has cracked or bleeding nipples, which could expose the infant to blood.

Question 2

Which disinfection method is most appropriate for reusable breast pump flanges shared between clients in a clinical setting?

Accepted Answer

High-level disinfection or sterilization between clients

Answer

Reusable equipment that contacts mucous membranes requires high-level disinfection or sterilization between clients to prevent pathogen transmission.

Question 3

A breastfeeding mother is diagnosed with active pulmonary tuberculosis. Which action is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Temporarily separate mother and infant; mother may pump and discard milk until non-infectious

Answer

Active pulmonary TB requires temporary separation until the mother is non-infectious; the primary risk is airborne transmission, not milk-borne, but direct contact must be avoided.

Question 4

When instructing a mother on safe milk storage, which container material is preferred for long-term freezer storage?

Accepted Answer

Glass or hard-sided BPA-free plastic containers

Answer

Glass or hard-sided BPA-free plastic containers are preferred for long-term storage because they protect milk quality and avoid leaching of harmful chemicals.

Question 5

A mother develops a painful, red, wedge-shaped area of her breast with fever and flu-like symptoms. After prescribing antibiotics, which breastfeeding guidance is correct?

Accepted Answer

Breastfeeding should continue on both breasts to facilitate drainage

Answer

Continued breastfeeding or pumping on the affected side with mastitis is recommended to facilitate drainage and reduce the risk of abscess formation.

(CBS) Certified Breastfeeding Specialist Practice Test

(CBS) Certified Breastfeeding Specialist Practice Test

CBS Safety & Infection Control 2