CLE Breastfeeding Education & Promotion 2

Question 1

Which national organization publishes the primary policy statement recommending exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months in the US?

Accepted Answer

American Academy of Pediatrics

Answer

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issues the US breastfeeding policy statement recommending exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months.

Question 2

A mother asks why skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth is beneficial. What is the BEST evidence-based response?

Accepted Answer

It stabilizes the newborn's temperature, heart rate, and blood sugar while promoting milk transfer

Answer

Skin-to-skin contact stabilizes neonatal temperature, respiration, heart rate, and blood glucose while promoting early breastfeeding initiation.

Question 3

Under the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI), which practice is explicitly prohibited in the maternity facility?

Accepted Answer

Giving pacifiers to healthy breastfed newborns routinely

Answer

BFHI Step 9 prohibits the routine use of pacifiers or artificial nipples for breastfed infants.

Question 4

A community lactation educator is designing a program for a low-income urban population. Which strategy is MOST effective for increasing breastfeeding initiation rates?

Accepted Answer

Training peer counselors from within the community

Answer

Peer counseling programs using trained mothers from the same community are among the most effective interventions for increasing breastfeeding rates in low-income populations.

Question 5

Which Healthy People 2030 breastfeeding objective specifically addresses duration?

Accepted Answer

Increase the proportion of infants breastfed at 12 months to 54.1%

Answer

Healthy People 2030 includes a target of 54.1% of infants still breastfeeding at 12 months.

(CLE) Certified Lactation Educator Practice Test

(CLE) Certified Lactation Educator Practice Test

CLE Breastfeeding Education & Promotion 2