CLC Breastfeeding Law, Policy & Workplace Rights 2

Question 1

Which Healthy People 2030 breastfeeding objective sets a target for the percentage of infants ever breastfed?

Accepted Answer

81.9%

Answer

Healthy People 2030 sets a target of 81.9% of infants ever breastfed, building on prior Healthy People goals.

Question 2

A lactation counselor working in a hospital setting is ethically obligated to do which of the following when a mother asks about formula supplementation?

Accepted Answer

Provide evidence-based information and respect the mother's informed decision

Answer

Ethical lactation support requires providing accurate, unbiased information and respecting maternal autonomy in all feeding decisions.

Question 3

Under HIPAA, a CLC sharing a breastfeeding patient's information with the patient's employer requires:

Accepted Answer

Written patient authorization

Answer

HIPAA requires written patient authorization before disclosing protected health information to employers or third parties outside treatment, payment, or operations.

Question 4

Which US law prohibits discrimination against breastfeeding in federal buildings and on federal property?

Accepted Answer

Fairness for Breastfeeding Mothers Act (2019)

Answer

The Fairness for Breastfeeding Mothers Act (2019) requires that federal buildings open to the public provide a lactation room beyond a bathroom.

Question 5

When documenting lactation support in a hospital medical record, which approach is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Use objective, observable clinical terms and record mother-infant feeding behaviors

Answer

Medical documentation should be objective, factual, and use standardized approved terminology to ensure accurate communication among the care team.

CLC - Certified Lactation Counselor Practice Test

CLC - Certified Lactation Counselor Practice Test

CLC Breastfeeding Law, Policy & Workplace Rights 2