FREE Child Life MCQ Question and Answers

Question 1

A 6-year-old boy who must endure painful injections every day cries and fights when his mother is around but is placid by himself.
During the injection, the mother becomes very distressed and constantly exclaims, "I'm so sorry, this hurts so much," before breaking down in tears.
Which of the following interventions is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Counsel the mother on methods to reduce her own and the child's stress

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Adjust the dosing schedule to a time the is usually alone

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Ask that a topical anesthetic be applied prior to the injection

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Adjust the dosing schedule to a time the is usually alone

Question 2

A 4-year-old girl is learning to write the alphabet, but she occasionally writes some letters backwards, such as a capital B or D, and she sometimes has trouble telling other letters apart, such as a capital M and W. Which of the following best answers the question?

Accepted Answer

"You're learning a lot of letters!"

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"Wow! That's wonderful."

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"You're not doing theses letters right."

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"You're not doing theses letters right."

Question 3

A 5-year-old will have surgery to have an umbilical hernia repaired. The child should be prepared for everything except the following, which should NOT be included:

Accepted Answer

A detailed explanation of the surgery

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A real or virtual tour of the hospital

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Advanced Preparation

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Demonstration with a doll

Question 4

The only foods a 4-year-old hospitalized for cancer treatment will consume are bananas, milkshakes, spaghetti, and hot dogs. Which method among the following is ideal?

Accepted Answer

Fortify these foods when possible and allow the child to eat what the child likes

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Serve the child the same diet as other children, as the child eventually eat when hungry

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Withhold activities, such as watching cartoons, until the child eats other foods

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Discuss the necessity of eating a more balanced diet with the child

Question 5

Type-2 diabetes has been discovered in an obese 15-year-old girl; she needs to modify her diet and shed some pounds. Her siblings are 12 and 13 years old. Which of the following strategies has the HIGHEST CHANCE of succeeding?

Accepted Answer

Changing eating habits for the entire family

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Providing the teenager with intensive diet instruction

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Referring the teenager to a weight-loss camp

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Educating the child about the negative effects of diabetes

Question 6

Which of the following is the FIRST step in fixing a problem?

Accepted Answer

Define the issue

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Collect data

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Consider reasons for actions

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Make a decision

Question 7

Which of the following describes a youngster who seeks out information about a difficult occurrence and stays attentive to it?

Accepted Answer

Vigilant coping

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Trait anxiety

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State anxiety

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Avoidant coping