Child life Certification Practice Test
Questions and Answers
The duty of promoting the welfare of an individual is known as - ANS-Beneficence
An APIE model includes what components? - ANS-Assessment, Plan, Intervention,
Evaluation
A primary goal of advocacy training for family members is to empower them in: - ANS-
Communicating their needs
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? - ANS-Universality
Which of the following behaviors demonstrates an active response to hospitalization
and surgery after discharge? - ANS-Refusing medication
A 6-year-old is having a procedure in 30 minutes. How should the child life specialist
respond? - ANS-Make an assessment and follow up with appropriate interventions
What is a benefit of healthcare team meetings? - ANS-Reviewing the medical record
What intervention should the CLS encourage to help parents support siblings of a child
with a life-threatening illness? - ANS-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? - ANS-Basic cultural competence
What are considered normal grief responses for a 16-year-old sibling? - ANS-
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? - ANS-Ascertain current knowledge level of volunteer
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? - ANS-Comprehensive
, At what age may a patient believe that his/her diagnosis is a form of punishment? -
ANS-3-5 years
Effective cross-cultural communication includes what? - ANS-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? - ANS-Create an opportunity for
the parents to say goodbye
What should a family expect with the implementation of a patient- and family-centered
care plan? - ANS-The family participates in decision-making regarding their child's care
An 8-year-old child is awakened at 12 AM and 4 AM for assessment and at 2 AM and 6
AM for medications. When the CLS reviews the records, she finds the child is sleeping
only about 6 hours nightly due to these interruptions. Which of the following is the most
appropriate action?
- Schedule 2-hour naps in the afternoons so the child gets adequate sleep
- Request that the physician order a sleeping medication for the child
- Teach the child relaxation techniques to help her sleep better
- Work with the medical staff to reschedule medications to 12 AM and 4 AM - ANS-Work
with the medical staff to reschedule medications to 12 AM and 4 AM
According to the CHEOPS pain scale, which of the following combinations of symptoms
may indicate that a 1-year-old is having pain after surgery?
- Neutral facial expression, random movements of lower extremities
- Whimpering, restless movement of legs
- Inactive, not touching or reaching for incision
- Not crying, inactive, random movements of lower extremities - ANS-Whimpering,
restless movements of legs
A child does not participate in team sports, and he admires older children in gangs. He
fails to follow rules or understand casual relationships. He has made poor academic
progress in reading, writing, math, and penmanship, and has problems throwing or
catching a ball. These findings are most likely associated with developmental delays or
problems with what age? - ANS-Age 10
At what age should a toddler be able to balance on one foot and kick at objects, such as
a ball, with the other foot? - ANS-24 months
A 4-year-old child hospitalized for cancer treatment refuses to eat anything other than
bananas, milkshakes, spaghetti, and hot dogs. What is the best approach? - ANS-
Fortify these foods when possible and allow the child to eat whatever the child likes
Questions and Answers
The duty of promoting the welfare of an individual is known as - ANS-Beneficence
An APIE model includes what components? - ANS-Assessment, Plan, Intervention,
Evaluation
A primary goal of advocacy training for family members is to empower them in: - ANS-
Communicating their needs
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? - ANS-Universality
Which of the following behaviors demonstrates an active response to hospitalization
and surgery after discharge? - ANS-Refusing medication
A 6-year-old is having a procedure in 30 minutes. How should the child life specialist
respond? - ANS-Make an assessment and follow up with appropriate interventions
What is a benefit of healthcare team meetings? - ANS-Reviewing the medical record
What intervention should the CLS encourage to help parents support siblings of a child
with a life-threatening illness? - ANS-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? - ANS-Basic cultural competence
What are considered normal grief responses for a 16-year-old sibling? - ANS-
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? - ANS-Ascertain current knowledge level of volunteer
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? - ANS-Comprehensive
, At what age may a patient believe that his/her diagnosis is a form of punishment? -
ANS-3-5 years
Effective cross-cultural communication includes what? - ANS-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? - ANS-Create an opportunity for
the parents to say goodbye
What should a family expect with the implementation of a patient- and family-centered
care plan? - ANS-The family participates in decision-making regarding their child's care
An 8-year-old child is awakened at 12 AM and 4 AM for assessment and at 2 AM and 6
AM for medications. When the CLS reviews the records, she finds the child is sleeping
only about 6 hours nightly due to these interruptions. Which of the following is the most
appropriate action?
- Schedule 2-hour naps in the afternoons so the child gets adequate sleep
- Request that the physician order a sleeping medication for the child
- Teach the child relaxation techniques to help her sleep better
- Work with the medical staff to reschedule medications to 12 AM and 4 AM - ANS-Work
with the medical staff to reschedule medications to 12 AM and 4 AM
According to the CHEOPS pain scale, which of the following combinations of symptoms
may indicate that a 1-year-old is having pain after surgery?
- Neutral facial expression, random movements of lower extremities
- Whimpering, restless movement of legs
- Inactive, not touching or reaching for incision
- Not crying, inactive, random movements of lower extremities - ANS-Whimpering,
restless movements of legs
A child does not participate in team sports, and he admires older children in gangs. He
fails to follow rules or understand casual relationships. He has made poor academic
progress in reading, writing, math, and penmanship, and has problems throwing or
catching a ball. These findings are most likely associated with developmental delays or
problems with what age? - ANS-Age 10
At what age should a toddler be able to balance on one foot and kick at objects, such as
a ball, with the other foot? - ANS-24 months
A 4-year-old child hospitalized for cancer treatment refuses to eat anything other than
bananas, milkshakes, spaghetti, and hot dogs. What is the best approach? - ANS-
Fortify these foods when possible and allow the child to eat whatever the child likes
