Child Life Exam Child Life Procedure Preparation and Support 3

Question 1

When preparing a child with autism spectrum disorder for a blood draw, the child life specialist should consider:

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Adapting the approach based on the child's sensory sensitivities, communication style, and need for predictability

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Using the standard preparation approach for all children

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Skipping preparation entirely since children with ASD cannot understand it

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Using only verbal explanations since visual supports are not helpful for ASD

Question 2

The concept of 'therapeutic holding' versus 'restraint' is distinguished primarily by:

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The intent to provide comfort and support versus the intent to immobilize

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The number of staff members involved

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Whether or not the child is crying

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The type of medical procedure being performed

Question 3

A child life specialist has completed preparation for a 6-year-old's tonsillectomy. The NEXT day, the surgery is postponed by 3 days. The specialist should:

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Provide a brief review preparation closer to the new surgery date and address any new concerns

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Assume the original preparation is sufficient since it was thorough

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Start the entire preparation process from scratch

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Tell the child not to think about it until the new date

Question 4

Which factor MOST influences the timing of when preparation should be provided to a child before a procedure?

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The child's developmental age and cognitive ability to understand future events

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Hospital policy on preparation schedules

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The preferences of the medical team

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The availability of preparation materials

Question 5

After a difficult procedure during which a child screamed and needed to be physically held down despite preparation, the child life specialist's MOST important action is to:

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Provide emotional support and processing opportunities for the child (and family), and debrief with the medical team

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Document that the preparation was inadequate and needs improvement

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Avoid the child afterward to prevent reminding them of the experience

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Tell the child they did a great job even if the experience was traumatic

Question 6

A child life specialist is preparing a toddler for an MRI that requires them to lie still for 30 minutes. The MOST realistic approach is to:

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Collaborate with the medical team about the likely need for sedation while preparing the child for the overall experience

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Expect the toddler to lie still after thorough preparation alone

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Cancel the MRI since toddlers cannot hold still

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Use physical restraints to keep the toddler immobile