IBCLC IBCLC - Certification Research and Evidence-Based Practice 3

Question 1

When conducting a chart review to assess breastfeeding outcomes, what type of study design is being used?

Accepted Answer

Retrospective study

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Prospective cohort

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Randomized trial

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Experimental study

Question 2

An IBCLC implements a new skin-to-skin protocol based on a Cochrane review. The Cochrane review is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Secondary research and systematic review

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Primary research

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Expert opinion

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Case report

Question 3

What is the appropriate IBCLC response when current evidence on a clinical question is limited or conflicting?

Accepted Answer

Defer to client preference while acknowledging uncertainty

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Default to the most aggressive intervention available

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Avoid treating until definitive evidence emerges

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Apply only interventions supported by RCTs

Question 4

Which outcome measure is most relevant when evaluating the effectiveness of a hospital breastfeeding support program?

Accepted Answer

Exclusive breastfeeding rates at hospital discharge

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Time spent in lactation consultations

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Number of IBCLCs on staff

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Volume of formula supplemented

Question 5

What is the main advantage of a cohort study over a cross-sectional study when researching breastfeeding duration?

Accepted Answer

It can establish temporal relationships and track changes over time

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It requires fewer participants

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It eliminates the need for control groups

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It generates only qualitative data

Question 6

Peer-reviewed journals are preferred for evidence in IBCLC practice because:

Accepted Answer

The research has undergone independent expert evaluation for quality

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They are freely available to all practitioners

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They are published more frequently than other sources

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They focus exclusively on clinical case reports