Child life certification practice test
questions And Answers 2025/2026
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
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
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
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
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
What should a family expect with the implementation of a patient- and family-centered
care plan? - ANSWER-The family participates in decision-making regarding their child's
care
Humor can be utilized to relieve what? - ANSWER-Emotional tension and grief
What action should the CLS take when preparing children for healthcare experiences -
ANSWER-Provide honest, accurate information using developmentally appropriate
language
What strategy would be used first when teaching a child about coping with a procedure?
- ANSWER-Offer the child a choice of several techniques
What is the most effective educational strategy for teaching techniques and benefits of
play to a caregiver? - ANSWER-Modeling play interactions by engaging the caregiver
and the child
What describes measures that monitor the efficacy of behavioral intervention in helping
children cope with painful or threatening procedures? - ANSWER-Emotional distress
and coping effectiveness
What is a common passive response exhibited by children in hospitals? - ANSWER-
Excessive sleeping
A 5-week-old infant requires intubation. The family shares that the patient has a twin
brother at home. According to the key elements of patient- and family-centered care,
what would the main role of the CLS be? - ANSWER-To support parental presence and
facilitate family and professional collaboration
Due to improved pediatric policies and family involvement, which stage of attachment is
most seldom observed in the hospital setting? - ANSWER-Detachment
After 3 months in the NICU, a baby is discharged. How can the CLS assist the family
with the transition? - ANSWER-Provide information about community resources
A CLS encourages children ages 6-11 to participate in their own care, continue
schoolwork, and communicate with family and peer while in the hospital. Why? -
ANSWER-To increase feelings of inclusion
questions And Answers 2025/2026
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
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
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
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
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
What should a family expect with the implementation of a patient- and family-centered
care plan? - ANSWER-The family participates in decision-making regarding their child's
care
Humor can be utilized to relieve what? - ANSWER-Emotional tension and grief
What action should the CLS take when preparing children for healthcare experiences -
ANSWER-Provide honest, accurate information using developmentally appropriate
language
What strategy would be used first when teaching a child about coping with a procedure?
- ANSWER-Offer the child a choice of several techniques
What is the most effective educational strategy for teaching techniques and benefits of
play to a caregiver? - ANSWER-Modeling play interactions by engaging the caregiver
and the child
What describes measures that monitor the efficacy of behavioral intervention in helping
children cope with painful or threatening procedures? - ANSWER-Emotional distress
and coping effectiveness
What is a common passive response exhibited by children in hospitals? - ANSWER-
Excessive sleeping
A 5-week-old infant requires intubation. The family shares that the patient has a twin
brother at home. According to the key elements of patient- and family-centered care,
what would the main role of the CLS be? - ANSWER-To support parental presence and
facilitate family and professional collaboration
Due to improved pediatric policies and family involvement, which stage of attachment is
most seldom observed in the hospital setting? - ANSWER-Detachment
After 3 months in the NICU, a baby is discharged. How can the CLS assist the family
with the transition? - ANSWER-Provide information about community resources
A CLS encourages children ages 6-11 to participate in their own care, continue
schoolwork, and communicate with family and peer while in the hospital. Why? -
ANSWER-To increase feelings of inclusion
