CLE Informed Consent Process 2

Question 1

A mother with limited English proficiency needs lactation education. What is the most appropriate approach to informed consent?

Accepted Answer

Use a professional interpreter to ensure she understands all information

Answer

Professional interpretation ensures accurate communication of all material information required for valid informed consent.

Question 2

Which element distinguishes informed consent from simple permission-giving?

Accepted Answer

The client must demonstrate comprehension and voluntarily agree without coercion

Answer

Informed consent requires both demonstrated understanding and voluntary agreement free of coercion.

Question 3

A CLE is working with a postpartum client who states she feels pressured by her mother-in-law to breastfeed. How should the CLE address this in the informed consent process?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the social pressure and affirm the client's right to make her own feeding decision

Answer

Valid informed consent must be voluntary, so the CLE must address coercive influences and reinforce client autonomy.

Question 4

What is the purpose of disclosing alternatives during the informed consent process for lactation support?

Accepted Answer

To allow the client to make a fully informed choice among all available feeding options

Answer

Disclosing alternatives enables clients to weigh all options and make decisions aligned with their values and circumstances.

Question 5

A client signs a consent form but later says she did not understand what she agreed to. What does this indicate about the consent obtained?

Accepted Answer

The consent may be invalid because comprehension was not confirmed

Answer

A signature alone does not constitute valid informed consent if the client lacked genuine understanding of the material information.

(CLE) Certified Lactation Educator Practice Test

(CLE) Certified Lactation Educator Practice Test

CLE Informed Consent Process 2