IBCLC IBCLC - Certification Research and Evidence-Based Practice 2

Question 1

Which type of study examines the prevalence of breastfeeding at a single point in time?

Accepted Answer

Cross-sectional study

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Cohort study

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Case-control study

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Experimental study

Question 2

A p-value of 0.03 in a breastfeeding study indicates:

Accepted Answer

There is a 3% chance of observing the results if the null hypothesis is true

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There is a 3% chance the results are clinically significant

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The study has a 97% confidence level

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The intervention is 97% effective

Question 3

Which research methodology is best suited to explore the lived experience of breastfeeding challenges among first-time mothers?

Accepted Answer

Qualitative phenomenological study

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Randomized controlled trial

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Meta-analysis

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Case-control study

Question 4

What is the purpose of a confidence interval in research reporting?

Accepted Answer

To indicate the range within which the true population value likely falls

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To establish the level of statistical significance

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To confirm that a study was conducted ethically

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To measure the size of the study sample

Question 5

The ILCA Global Standards of Practice are best used by the IBCLC to:

Accepted Answer

Guide clinical decision-making and ensure consistent, evidence-based care

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Determine insurance billing codes

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Replace the IBLCE Code of Professional Conduct

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Establish minimum educational requirements for IBCLCs

Question 6

Which term describes the ability of a screening tool to correctly identify infants who do have a feeding problem?

Accepted Answer

Sensitivity

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Specificity

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Positive predictive value

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Negative predictive value