Child Life Exam Child Life Pain Management 2

Question 1

Which pain assessment tool is MOST appropriate for a non-verbal 2-year-old child in the post-operative period?

Accepted Answer

FLACC (Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability) scale

Answer

The FLACC scale is a behavioral observation tool designed for pre-verbal or non-verbal children, assessing pain through observable behaviors rather than self-report.

Question 2

A child life specialist can BEST support pharmacological pain management by:

Accepted Answer

Preparing the child for how the medication will be given and helping manage side effects through coping strategies

Answer

Child life specialists support pharmacological pain management through preparation, education, and coping support—not by administering or prescribing medications.

Question 3

Research supports that children's pain perception is MOST influenced by:

Accepted Answer

A combination of physical, psychological, and environmental factors

Answer

Pain is a biopsychosocial experience influenced by physical sensation, psychological state (anxiety, fear, past experiences), and environmental factors (setting, parental presence, preparation).

Question 4

Which non-pharmacological pain management technique involves applying a cold vibrating device to the skin near a needle insertion site?

Accepted Answer

Buzzy device

Answer

The Buzzy device combines cold temperature and vibration near the procedure site to disrupt pain signal transmission through the gate control mechanism.

Question 5

When a parent says 'Don't be a baby, it won't hurt,' before their child's injection, the child life specialist should:

Accepted Answer

Redirect by acknowledging the child's feelings and providing honest, age-appropriate information

Answer

The specialist should model supportive communication by validating the child's feelings and providing honest information, subtly coaching the parent toward more helpful language.

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Child Life Exam Child Life Pain Management 2