Child Life Certification Exam Study Questions and
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Cultural Destructiveness
(1) Differences seen as a problem; identifies one superior culture
Cultural Incapacity
(2) Lacks awareness and skill; perpetuates stereotypes; paternalistic towards non-dominant
groups
Cultural Blindness
(3) All cultures are alike; culture does not account for differences
Cultural Pre-Competence
(4) Recognizes differences; complacent in making change
Basic Competence
(5) Accepts, appreciates, and values differences; seeks opinions of diverse groups
Cultural Proficiency
(6) Actively educates less informed; seeks to interact with diverse groups
Order of Physical Growth in Children
Cephalic to caudal and proximal to distal; gross motor skills develop before fine motor skills
FACES Pain Scale
Developed by Connie M. Baker, CCLS. Utilizing facial expressions for pain description was easier
than applying numerical values to pain. 0-no pain; 1-5 increasing pain
Numbers Pain Scale
Pain is measured using numerical values (0-10); 0-no pain; 5-moderate pain; 10-worst pain
, Child Variables
Chronological and developmental age; responses to previous separations from home and
family; responses to current and previous health care experiences; ability to communicate and
function independently; understanding, fears, and concerns; coping styles and resources;
cultural values and beliefs; and other life stresses
Family Variables
Availability to child during hospital stay; support systems and resources; other family needs and
commitments; cultural beliefs and values; anxiety level and emotional status; other life
stresses; responses to current and previous health care experiences; understanding of child's
health care situations; awareness of child's needs and concerns; ability and opportunities to
communicate with health care providers
Health Care Variables
Diagnosis; anticipated treatment and procedures; physical response to illness, injury and
treatment; previous health care experiences; number, personalities, and values of health care
professionals involved
Level 1 Stress Potential
Children in stable medical condition with a good prognosis that have well-functioning family
support network, play and interact comfortably, and show minimal signs of emotional distress
Level 2 Stress Potential
Children in stable medical condition with a good prognosis that exhibit concerning behaviors,
need future hospital admissions, have inconsistent familial support, etc.
Child life care focuses around age-appropriate, developmentally supportive activities and
interactions in the playroom
Level 3 Stress Potential
Answers Verified 100% Correct
Cultural Destructiveness
(1) Differences seen as a problem; identifies one superior culture
Cultural Incapacity
(2) Lacks awareness and skill; perpetuates stereotypes; paternalistic towards non-dominant
groups
Cultural Blindness
(3) All cultures are alike; culture does not account for differences
Cultural Pre-Competence
(4) Recognizes differences; complacent in making change
Basic Competence
(5) Accepts, appreciates, and values differences; seeks opinions of diverse groups
Cultural Proficiency
(6) Actively educates less informed; seeks to interact with diverse groups
Order of Physical Growth in Children
Cephalic to caudal and proximal to distal; gross motor skills develop before fine motor skills
FACES Pain Scale
Developed by Connie M. Baker, CCLS. Utilizing facial expressions for pain description was easier
than applying numerical values to pain. 0-no pain; 1-5 increasing pain
Numbers Pain Scale
Pain is measured using numerical values (0-10); 0-no pain; 5-moderate pain; 10-worst pain
, Child Variables
Chronological and developmental age; responses to previous separations from home and
family; responses to current and previous health care experiences; ability to communicate and
function independently; understanding, fears, and concerns; coping styles and resources;
cultural values and beliefs; and other life stresses
Family Variables
Availability to child during hospital stay; support systems and resources; other family needs and
commitments; cultural beliefs and values; anxiety level and emotional status; other life
stresses; responses to current and previous health care experiences; understanding of child's
health care situations; awareness of child's needs and concerns; ability and opportunities to
communicate with health care providers
Health Care Variables
Diagnosis; anticipated treatment and procedures; physical response to illness, injury and
treatment; previous health care experiences; number, personalities, and values of health care
professionals involved
Level 1 Stress Potential
Children in stable medical condition with a good prognosis that have well-functioning family
support network, play and interact comfortably, and show minimal signs of emotional distress
Level 2 Stress Potential
Children in stable medical condition with a good prognosis that exhibit concerning behaviors,
need future hospital admissions, have inconsistent familial support, etc.
Child life care focuses around age-appropriate, developmentally supportive activities and
interactions in the playroom
Level 3 Stress Potential
