Child Life Exam Child Life Coping and Stress Reduction 2

Question 1

A child life specialist teaches a 7-year-old to imagine being at their favorite beach during a painful procedure. This technique is best described as:

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Guided imagery

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Progressive muscle relaxation

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Systematic desensitization

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Cognitive restructuring

Question 2

When a 4-year-old becomes overwhelmed and begins screaming during an IV insertion despite preparation, the MOST appropriate initial response is to:

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Acknowledge the child's distress and offer a coping strategy

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Continue the procedure quickly to get it over with

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Stop the procedure immediately and leave the room

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Tell the child to be brave and stop crying

Question 3

Which coping strategy is MOST developmentally appropriate for an adolescent undergoing chemotherapy?

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Journaling and music listening with peer support

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Blowing bubbles during treatment

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Puppet play about being sick

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Playing peek-a-boo with the nurse

Question 4

A child who repeatedly asks the same questions about an upcoming surgery despite receiving thorough preparation may be using which coping mechanism?

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Information-seeking coping

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Avoidance coping

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Regression

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Dissociation

Question 5

Deep breathing exercises are MOST effective for managing procedural anxiety when they are:

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Practiced multiple times before the procedure occurs

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Taught for the first time during the procedure

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Used only by the parent to model calm behavior

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Reserved for children over age 10

Question 6

Which factor is MOST important in determining the effectiveness of a distraction technique during a medical procedure?

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The child's individual interests and developmental level

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The cost of the distraction materials

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The preference of the medical team

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Whether the technique has been published in research