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CHILD LIFE CERTIFICATION PRACTICE TEST —
BRAND NEW 2026 UPDATED | A+ GRADED |
GUARANTEED PASS
COMPLETE VERIFIED QUESTION BANK
WITH ACCURATE CORRECT ANSWERS &
DEVELOPMENTAL RATIONALES | EXPERT-
REVIEWED CCLS STUDY GUIDE
The duty of promoting the welfare of an individual
is known as - .....answer...Beneficence
An APIE model includes what components? -
.....answer...Assessment, Plan, Intervention,
Evaluation
A primary goal of advocacy training for family
members is to empower them in: -
.....answer...Communicating their needs
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When a child is trying to understand death, he or
she may ask, "Do children and animals die too?"
Which concept of death is the child attempting to
grasp with this question? - .....answer...Universality
Which of the following behaviors demonstrates an
active response to hospitalization and surgery after
discharge? - .....answer...Refusing medication
A 6-year-old is having a procedure in 30 minutes.
How should the child life specialist respond? -
.....answer...Make an assessment and follow up with
appropriate interventions
What is a benefit of healthcare team meetings? -
.....answer...Reviewing the medical record
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What intervention should the CLS encourage to help
parents support siblings of a child with a life-
threatening illness? - .....answer...Include siblings in
indirect activities such as phone calls, letters, etc if
siblings cannot be together
An individual who continues to self-assess and
respect differences is at what stage on the cultural
competence continuum? - .....answer...Basic
cultural competence
What are considered normal grief responses for a
16-year-old sibling? - .....answer...Egocentrism,
increase in moodiness and sexual awareness
What would be the first step when using
anticipatory guidance as a supportive technique
with a new volunteer? - .....answer...Ascertain
current knowledge level of volunteer
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According to Bolig, what type of child life program
aims to provide socialization experiences, normalize
the environment, facilitate the expression of
feelings, and involve the family? -
.....answer...Comprehensive
At what age may a patient believe that his/her
diagnosis is a form of punishment? - .....answer...3-5
years
Effective cross-cultural communication includes
what? - .....answer...Possessing the ability to
tolerate ambiguity
A 3-year-old dies in the emergency room and the
parents are experiencing shock and disbelief. What
should be the NEXT step for the CLS? -
.....answer...Create an opportunity for the parents
to say goodbye
CHILD LIFE CERTIFICATION PRACTICE TEST —
BRAND NEW 2026 UPDATED | A+ GRADED |
GUARANTEED PASS
COMPLETE VERIFIED QUESTION BANK
WITH ACCURATE CORRECT ANSWERS &
DEVELOPMENTAL RATIONALES | EXPERT-
REVIEWED CCLS STUDY GUIDE
The duty of promoting the welfare of an individual
is known as - .....answer...Beneficence
An APIE model includes what components? -
.....answer...Assessment, Plan, Intervention,
Evaluation
A primary goal of advocacy training for family
members is to empower them in: -
.....answer...Communicating their needs
,2|Page
When a child is trying to understand death, he or
she may ask, "Do children and animals die too?"
Which concept of death is the child attempting to
grasp with this question? - .....answer...Universality
Which of the following behaviors demonstrates an
active response to hospitalization and surgery after
discharge? - .....answer...Refusing medication
A 6-year-old is having a procedure in 30 minutes.
How should the child life specialist respond? -
.....answer...Make an assessment and follow up with
appropriate interventions
What is a benefit of healthcare team meetings? -
.....answer...Reviewing the medical record
,3|Page
What intervention should the CLS encourage to help
parents support siblings of a child with a life-
threatening illness? - .....answer...Include siblings in
indirect activities such as phone calls, letters, etc if
siblings cannot be together
An individual who continues to self-assess and
respect differences is at what stage on the cultural
competence continuum? - .....answer...Basic
cultural competence
What are considered normal grief responses for a
16-year-old sibling? - .....answer...Egocentrism,
increase in moodiness and sexual awareness
What would be the first step when using
anticipatory guidance as a supportive technique
with a new volunteer? - .....answer...Ascertain
current knowledge level of volunteer
, 4|Page
According to Bolig, what type of child life program
aims to provide socialization experiences, normalize
the environment, facilitate the expression of
feelings, and involve the family? -
.....answer...Comprehensive
At what age may a patient believe that his/her
diagnosis is a form of punishment? - .....answer...3-5
years
Effective cross-cultural communication includes
what? - .....answer...Possessing the ability to
tolerate ambiguity
A 3-year-old dies in the emergency room and the
parents are experiencing shock and disbelief. What
should be the NEXT step for the CLS? -
.....answer...Create an opportunity for the parents
to say goodbye
