CLC Cultural Competence & Diversity in Lactation Support 3

Question 1

The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program serves a high proportion of low-income and minority families. What WIC policy supports breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

WIC provides enhanced food packages with higher-value benefits to fully breastfeeding mothers as an incentive

Answer

WIC incentivizes exclusive breastfeeding by offering an enhanced food package with more nutritious foods and higher monetary value to mothers who do not receive formula.

Question 2

A CLC is conducting a community breastfeeding class for a predominantly refugee population with limited English proficiency. Which strategy is most effective?

Accepted Answer

Use visual aids, demonstration, and a trained community interpreter in the participants' language

Answer

Visual demonstrations and skilled interpretation in the participants' native language maximize comprehension and engagement in health education for populations with limited English proficiency.

Question 3

What is the primary goal of the 'culturally congruent care' model in lactation counseling?

Accepted Answer

Providing care that is consistent with and respectful of the client's cultural values, beliefs, and practices

Answer

Culturally congruent care integrates the client's own cultural context and values into the care plan, improving satisfaction, trust, and adherence.

Question 4

A mother from a culture with strong patriarchal norms wants to breastfeed, but her husband has told her to use formula. How should the CLC respond?

Accepted Answer

Engage the husband respectfully with education about breastfeeding benefits while supporting the mother's stated goals

Answer

Engaging family influencers with respectful education can shift dynamics and reduce barriers, while supporting the mother's autonomy and stated breastfeeding goals.

Question 5

Which approach helps prevent a CLC from imposing her own cultural values onto clients from different backgrounds?

Accepted Answer

Engaging in regular self-reflection about personal biases and assumptions

Answer

Regular self-reflection helps CLCs identify when their own cultural values may be influencing their clinical approach, a core practice of cultural humility.

CLC - Certified Lactation Counselor Practice Test

CLC - Certified Lactation Counselor Practice Test

CLC Cultural Competence & Diversity in Lactation Support 3