Child Life Exam Child Life Procedure Preparation and Support 2

Question 1

When preparing a child for surgery, the MOST important information to assess FIRST is:

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The child's developmental level, previous medical experiences, and coping style

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The surgeon's preferred preparation materials

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The scheduled time of the procedure

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The hospital's standard preparation protocol

Question 2

Medical play BEFORE a procedure differs from medical play AFTER a procedure primarily in its:

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Therapeutic purpose — preparation versus processing

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Use of real versus toy medical equipment

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Location in the hospital where it occurs

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Whether parents are allowed to participate

Question 3

A child life specialist is preparing a 3-year-old for a CT scan. Which preparation strategy is MOST developmentally appropriate?

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Using a toy scanner and a doll to demonstrate the process with sensory information

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Showing a detailed anatomical diagram of what the scan will reveal

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Providing a written pamphlet about CT technology for the child to read

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Explaining the physics of computed tomography in simple terms

Question 4

When a procedure must be performed emergently with no time for full preparation, the child life specialist should:

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Provide brief, essential sensory information and coping support during the procedure

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Skip all preparation since there is no time

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Leave the room since preparation is not possible

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Focus exclusively on restraining the child for the medical team

Question 5

The use of honest, concrete language like 'You will feel a poke and a sting' rather than 'It won't hurt' is important because:

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Honest preparation builds trust and reduces anxiety from the unexpected, while false reassurance damages credibility

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Children enjoy hearing detailed descriptions of pain

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Medical terminology is always preferred for accuracy

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Parents expect this type of language from professionals

Question 6

A child life specialist is preparing a school-age child for a bone marrow biopsy. The child asks 'Will it hurt?' The BEST response is:

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You will feel some pressure and it might be uncomfortable, but we have a plan to help you get through it

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No, you won't feel anything at all

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Yes, it will be the most painful thing you've ever experienced

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I'm not allowed to discuss pain with patients