Final CBC Exam Questions with
Guaranteed Pass Solutions 2025-2026
Updated.
A healthcare provider wants to encourage pregnant women to choose breastfeeding. What
statement is MOST supportive?
A) Are you considering breastfeeding?
B) What have you heard about breastfeeding?
C) Are you going to breastfeed or bottle feed?
D) You aren't thinking about breastfeeding, are you? - Answer B) What have you heard about
breastfeeding?
This is an open-ended question and allows the provider to explore moms ideas of breastfeeding
You work in a clinic with a lactation consultant who advises mothers to "toughen up" their
nipples by rubbing them with a rough washcloth during pregnancy. The FIRST thing you should
do is:
A) Try to intercept the client seen by her and correct the misinformation
B) Form a committee to develop written protocol on all aspect of lactation practice for your
clinic
C) Bring in research evidence of the harmful nature of this practice and discuss it with her
D) Lodge a complaint with the IBCLC - Answer C) Bring in research evidence of the harmful
nature of this practice and discuss it with her
Standards of practice for breastfeeding counselors include what four areas? - Answer 1)
Clinical practice ( assessment, plan, implementation, and evaluation)
2) Breastfeeding education and counseling
3) Professional responsibilities
4) Legal considerations
What can effect the healthcare professionals presentation about breastfeeding? - Answer
Personal philosophy/experience, continuity of care/lack of, education/misconception
,According to AWHONN, what are some of the responsibilities of staff nurses working with
breastfeeding women? - Answer Providing education aimed at successful initiation and
maintenance of breastfeeding.
Which of the following activities is permissible under the terms of WHO's international code of
marketing of breast milk substitutes?
A) Advertising for toddler formula on local television stations
B) Picture of a happy baby on the label of infant formula containers
C) Gift packs containing samples of formula given to new mothers at hospital discharge
D) Detailed information on product composition provided to heath workers - Answer D)
Detailed information on product composition provided to healthcare workers
The Code specifies that information on artificial feeding provided to healthcare workers should
be scientific and accurate.
A cultural attitude that emphasizes the sexual nature of breasts is MOST LIKELY associated with:
A) Conflicts in custody disputes involving breastfeeding babies
B) Decreased breast reduction surgery
C) Harassment for breastfeeding in public
D) Mothers enjoying the attention created by larger breasts during lactation - Answer C)
Harassment for breastfeeding in public
Cultures that sexualize breasts are often the most resistant to women using their breasts to feed
their infants anywhere.
Which organization was the first in the United States to provide mother to mother support? -
Answer La Leche League (LLL)
List the ten points of "The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding for Hospitals" as outlined by
UNICEF and WHO? - Answer 1) Have a written breastfeeding policy that is routinely
communicated to the healthcare staff
2) Train all healthcare staff in skills necessary to implement this policy
3) Inform all pregnant women about the benefits and management of breastfeeding
4) Help mother initiate breastfeeding within an hour of birth
5) Show mothers how to breastfeed and how how to maintain lactation even if they should be
separated from their infants
, 6) Give newborn infants no food or drink other than breastmilk, unless medically indicated
7) Practice rooming in by allowing mothers and babies to remain together 24 hours a day
8) Encourage breastfeeding on demand
9) Give no artificial teats pacifiers, dummies, or soothers to breastfeeding infants
10) Foster the establishment of breastfeeding support groups and refer mothers to them on
discharge
Name some reasons why formula feeding replaced breastfeeding - Answer Sexualization of
breasts, lack of support, the "status" of paying for formula, and cultural beliefs
26 year old Sarah is having her first baby in four weeks. She asks her healthcare provider if she
will be able to breastfeed after having a breast reduction with her nipple auto-transplanted at
an earlier age. The BEST response is:
A) It may be possible for the first three months
B) She should try and see what happens
C) There will be no problem breastfeeding
D) She wont be able to due to nerve damage - Answer B) Try and see what happens
No assumptions can be made about her ability to breastfeed after breast surgery. She should be
followed closely for the first four weeks postpartum because the surgery can disrupt ducts and
nerve pathways.
Accessory nipple or breast tissue is LEAST LIKELY to be found in which of the following locations?
A) Near the umbilicus
B) Inguinal region
C) Axilla
D) Outer thigh - Answer D) Outer thigh
The other areas may have extra mammary and/or nipple tissue, which are remnants of the
galactic band.
Which is the primary or main Immunoglobulin found in human milk?
A) IgA
B) IgG
Guaranteed Pass Solutions 2025-2026
Updated.
A healthcare provider wants to encourage pregnant women to choose breastfeeding. What
statement is MOST supportive?
A) Are you considering breastfeeding?
B) What have you heard about breastfeeding?
C) Are you going to breastfeed or bottle feed?
D) You aren't thinking about breastfeeding, are you? - Answer B) What have you heard about
breastfeeding?
This is an open-ended question and allows the provider to explore moms ideas of breastfeeding
You work in a clinic with a lactation consultant who advises mothers to "toughen up" their
nipples by rubbing them with a rough washcloth during pregnancy. The FIRST thing you should
do is:
A) Try to intercept the client seen by her and correct the misinformation
B) Form a committee to develop written protocol on all aspect of lactation practice for your
clinic
C) Bring in research evidence of the harmful nature of this practice and discuss it with her
D) Lodge a complaint with the IBCLC - Answer C) Bring in research evidence of the harmful
nature of this practice and discuss it with her
Standards of practice for breastfeeding counselors include what four areas? - Answer 1)
Clinical practice ( assessment, plan, implementation, and evaluation)
2) Breastfeeding education and counseling
3) Professional responsibilities
4) Legal considerations
What can effect the healthcare professionals presentation about breastfeeding? - Answer
Personal philosophy/experience, continuity of care/lack of, education/misconception
,According to AWHONN, what are some of the responsibilities of staff nurses working with
breastfeeding women? - Answer Providing education aimed at successful initiation and
maintenance of breastfeeding.
Which of the following activities is permissible under the terms of WHO's international code of
marketing of breast milk substitutes?
A) Advertising for toddler formula on local television stations
B) Picture of a happy baby on the label of infant formula containers
C) Gift packs containing samples of formula given to new mothers at hospital discharge
D) Detailed information on product composition provided to heath workers - Answer D)
Detailed information on product composition provided to healthcare workers
The Code specifies that information on artificial feeding provided to healthcare workers should
be scientific and accurate.
A cultural attitude that emphasizes the sexual nature of breasts is MOST LIKELY associated with:
A) Conflicts in custody disputes involving breastfeeding babies
B) Decreased breast reduction surgery
C) Harassment for breastfeeding in public
D) Mothers enjoying the attention created by larger breasts during lactation - Answer C)
Harassment for breastfeeding in public
Cultures that sexualize breasts are often the most resistant to women using their breasts to feed
their infants anywhere.
Which organization was the first in the United States to provide mother to mother support? -
Answer La Leche League (LLL)
List the ten points of "The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding for Hospitals" as outlined by
UNICEF and WHO? - Answer 1) Have a written breastfeeding policy that is routinely
communicated to the healthcare staff
2) Train all healthcare staff in skills necessary to implement this policy
3) Inform all pregnant women about the benefits and management of breastfeeding
4) Help mother initiate breastfeeding within an hour of birth
5) Show mothers how to breastfeed and how how to maintain lactation even if they should be
separated from their infants
, 6) Give newborn infants no food or drink other than breastmilk, unless medically indicated
7) Practice rooming in by allowing mothers and babies to remain together 24 hours a day
8) Encourage breastfeeding on demand
9) Give no artificial teats pacifiers, dummies, or soothers to breastfeeding infants
10) Foster the establishment of breastfeeding support groups and refer mothers to them on
discharge
Name some reasons why formula feeding replaced breastfeeding - Answer Sexualization of
breasts, lack of support, the "status" of paying for formula, and cultural beliefs
26 year old Sarah is having her first baby in four weeks. She asks her healthcare provider if she
will be able to breastfeed after having a breast reduction with her nipple auto-transplanted at
an earlier age. The BEST response is:
A) It may be possible for the first three months
B) She should try and see what happens
C) There will be no problem breastfeeding
D) She wont be able to due to nerve damage - Answer B) Try and see what happens
No assumptions can be made about her ability to breastfeed after breast surgery. She should be
followed closely for the first four weeks postpartum because the surgery can disrupt ducts and
nerve pathways.
Accessory nipple or breast tissue is LEAST LIKELY to be found in which of the following locations?
A) Near the umbilicus
B) Inguinal region
C) Axilla
D) Outer thigh - Answer D) Outer thigh
The other areas may have extra mammary and/or nipple tissue, which are remnants of the
galactic band.
Which is the primary or main Immunoglobulin found in human milk?
A) IgA
B) IgG
