Child Life Hospital Environment and Advocacy Flashcards
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When a hospital implements a new policy restricting sibling visitation, the child life specialist's PRIMARY response should be to:
Answer: Gather data on sibling support benefits and present evidence to advocate for family-centered visitation
Child life specialists use evidence-based advocacy, gathering data on the benefits of sibling visitation and presenting it to influence policy in a family-centered direction.
Preparation rooms ('prep rooms') in pediatric hospitals serve the child life function of:
Answer: Creating a neutral space where children can be prepared for procedures away from their patient room
Preparation rooms are neutral spaces where children can be prepared for procedures, keeping their patient room as a 'safe zone' free from painful associations.
Which statement BEST reflects the child life perspective on informed assent for pediatric patients?
Answer: Children should be given developmentally appropriate explanations and their agreement sought, even when parents provide legal consent
Child life specialists support informed assent by ensuring children receive developmentally appropriate explanations and have their preferences acknowledged alongside parental legal consent.
A child life specialist collaborating with hospital design teams should EMPHASIZE which feature for a new pediatric unit?
Answer: Dedicated play spaces, family lounges, and procedure preparation areas
Child life input in hospital design prioritizes dedicated play spaces, family lounges, and preparation areas that support psychosocial wellbeing and family-centered care.
The MAIN reason child life specialists encourage open communication between staff and pediatric patients about hospital routines is to:
Answer: Increase the child's sense of predictability and control, reducing anxiety
Predictability and a sense of control are key factors in reducing hospitalization-related anxiety; open communication about routines directly supports these needs.
When a child refuses to enter a treatment room because of a previous traumatic experience there, the child life specialist should:
Answer: Explore the child's fears, use preparation and coping strategies, and discuss location alternatives with the team when appropriate
Exploring fears, building coping strategies, and collaborating with the team on location alternatives addresses trauma-based avoidance in a child-centered way.