CHILD LIFE CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION TEST
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Supine . Answer: face upward lying on back
◉ Prone . Answer: lie face downward
◉ Ataxia . Answer: loss of full control of bodily movements
◉ Dysuria . Answer: painful or difficult urination
◉ Neutropenia . Answer: undesirable side effect of some cancer
treatments; the presence of abnormally few neutrophils in the blood,
leading to increased susceptibility to infection
◉ Stress Point Preparation . Answer: intensive approach that identifies
periods of particular difficulty during hospitalization and prepares the
child and family for each by providing information, opportunities for
rehearsal, and emotional support
◉ Stress Potential Rating
, Child life specialist would spend majority of the time with patients 3 or
higher . Answer: Level 1
-lowest risk; stable medical condition with good prognosis
Level 2
-differ because of behaviors, length of stay, anticipated future
admissions, parental concerns, inability to provide consistent support
Level 3
-future hospitalizations and chronic nature, daily care treatments,
possibility of premature death
Level 4
-current hospitalization raises and threat to child or family ability to cope
Level 5
-imminent or recent ICU, trauma, ER life situations challenge, emotional
needs not being met
◉ -chronological age/developmental age
-previous response to separation
-response to current or past healthcare experiences
-community
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Supine . Answer: face upward lying on back
◉ Prone . Answer: lie face downward
◉ Ataxia . Answer: loss of full control of bodily movements
◉ Dysuria . Answer: painful or difficult urination
◉ Neutropenia . Answer: undesirable side effect of some cancer
treatments; the presence of abnormally few neutrophils in the blood,
leading to increased susceptibility to infection
◉ Stress Point Preparation . Answer: intensive approach that identifies
periods of particular difficulty during hospitalization and prepares the
child and family for each by providing information, opportunities for
rehearsal, and emotional support
◉ Stress Potential Rating
, Child life specialist would spend majority of the time with patients 3 or
higher . Answer: Level 1
-lowest risk; stable medical condition with good prognosis
Level 2
-differ because of behaviors, length of stay, anticipated future
admissions, parental concerns, inability to provide consistent support
Level 3
-future hospitalizations and chronic nature, daily care treatments,
possibility of premature death
Level 4
-current hospitalization raises and threat to child or family ability to cope
Level 5
-imminent or recent ICU, trauma, ER life situations challenge, emotional
needs not being met
◉ -chronological age/developmental age
-previous response to separation
-response to current or past healthcare experiences
-community
