Child Life Cultural Competency and Diversity Flashcards
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Which practice best supports equitable child life service delivery across diverse patient populations?
Answer: Using standardized, culturally sensitive screening tools to identify all children who may benefit
Using culturally sensitive screening tools ensures that all children, regardless of background, are identified and offered appropriate child life support.
A teenage patient refuses to discuss their diagnosis in front of their parents due to cultural family dynamics. The child life specialist should:
Answer: Respect the teen's wishes and provide support individually as appropriate
Respecting the adolescent's autonomy while navigating complex cultural family dynamics is central to developmentally and culturally sensitive child life practice.
Which of the following is the most appropriate resource when a child life specialist is uncertain about a family's cultural practices?
Answer: Ask the family directly and respectfully about their preferences and practices
Asking the family directly is the most respectful and accurate way to understand their specific cultural practices and preferences.
What does the ACLP Code of Ethics state regarding respect for diversity?
Answer: Child life specialists must respect the dignity and individuality of all families regardless of culture or background
The ACLP Code of Ethics requires child life specialists to respect the dignity and individuality of every family, including those from diverse cultural backgrounds.
How can a child life specialist best advocate for a family experiencing language barriers in a hospital setting?
Answer: Ensure that professional interpreter services are accessible and used consistently
Advocating for consistent access to professional interpreter services ensures equitable communication and informed decision-making for families with language barriers.
A child life specialist observes a colleague making culturally insensitive comments to a family. The specialist's most appropriate response is to:
Answer: Address the behavior with the colleague and report it through appropriate channels if needed
Child life specialists have a professional obligation to address culturally insensitive behavior from colleagues and use appropriate reporting channels to ensure accountability.