CBS Safety & Infection Control 3

Question 1

A mother asks how long freshly expressed breast milk can safely remain at room temperature (77°F/25°C). What is the correct answer?

Accepted Answer

Up to 4 hours

Answer

Freshly expressed breast milk can safely remain at room temperature (up to 77°F) for up to 4 hours under clean conditions.

Question 2

Which of the following maternal medications is a contraindication to breastfeeding due to infant safety concerns?

Accepted Answer

Radioactive iodine-131

Answer

Radioactive iodine-131 is excreted in breast milk and is contraindicated during breastfeeding due to the risk of neonatal thyroid damage and radiation exposure.

Question 3

A preterm infant in the NICU is to receive pasteurized donor human milk. Which pasteurization method is the standard for donor milk banks?

Accepted Answer

Holder pasteurization at 62.5°C for 30 minutes

Answer

Holder pasteurization (62.5°C for 30 minutes) is the current standard used by HMBANA-accredited human milk banks to eliminate pathogens while preserving nutrients.

Question 4

Which cleaning step should a mother perform FIRST when washing manual breast pump parts after each use?

Accepted Answer

Disassemble and wash parts with hot soapy water in a dedicated basin

Answer

CDC guidelines recommend disassembling and washing pump parts with hot soapy water in a dedicated basin as the first cleaning step after each use.

Question 5

An HIV-positive mother in a high-income country asks about breastfeeding. What is the current US recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Breastfeeding is not recommended due to risk of HIV transmission through milk

Answer

In the United States and other high-income countries where safe formula feeding is available, HIV-positive mothers are advised not to breastfeed to eliminate the risk of postnatal HIV transmission.

(CBS) Certified Breastfeeding Specialist Practice Test

(CBS) Certified Breastfeeding Specialist Practice Test

CBS Safety & Infection Control 3