Question 1

To help them cope with disturbing thoughts and feelings, seriously ill children need

Accepted Answer

A)  very few rules because they already have enough to cope with.
B)  a rigid structure of daily routines to eliminate uncertainty.
C)  mental first aid.
D)  a lot of time alone with their toys for fantasy play. C

Question 2

The death of a sibling may increase the surviving child's sense of vulnerability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Seriously ill children, under 5 years old, tend to be most distressed by separation from their siblings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

For a school-age child experiencing a serious illness, major issues include
1)a sense of stigma.
2)impaired self-concept.
3)side effects of treatment.
4)questioning of beliefs.

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, and 4
B)  2, 3, and 4
C)  1, 3, and 4
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 5

Which organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with chronic and life threatening medical conditions

Accepted Answer

A)  Starlight Children's Foundation
B)  National Alliance for Grieving Children
C)  Peanuts Foundation
D)  High Hopes Foundation

Question 6

When a child is dealing with emotional pain, admonishing the child to "be brave" is

Accepted Answer

A)  good because it helps teach the child to deal with tragedy.
B)  good because it lends guidance during a time of confusion.
C)  bad because crying is a natural response to loss.
D)  bad because it makes the child feel guilty.

Question 7

If a child believes that he or she may have played a role in the events leading to a death, what emotion might be expected to predominate

Accepted Answer

A)  Guilt
B)  Anger
C)  Hate
D)  Sadness

Question 8

Which of the following BEST characterizes the concerns of seriously ill children from roughly ages five to nine

Accepted Answer

A)  Discomforting and possibly disfiguring effects of the disease and related medical procedures
B)  Separation from their mother
C)  Anxiety related to the deaths of other children
D)  Being left out of the communication loop when it comes to their course of treatment and treatment options

Question 9

A four year old child is too young to experience "survivor's guilt."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A coping strategy in which ill children limit the number of people with whom they have a close relationship is

Accepted Answer

A)  limiting.
B)  distancing.
C)  side-stepping.
D)  reversion.

Question 11

Coping with a sibling's death can bring about a greater maturity in social reasoning and cognitive development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When talking to children about death, it is important to

Accepted Answer

A)  not hesitate in giving sophisticated explanations.
B)  assume they have no beliefs about death.
C)  avoid teachable moments and wait for a crisis.
D)  verify and clarify what they think you've told them.

Question 13

Which of the following is important in discussing death with a child before a crisis occurs

Accepted Answer

A)  Delay introducing the topic until absolutely necessary
B)  Vaguely answer the child's questions to eliminate anxiety
C)  Provide an explanation that corresponds to the child's level of understanding
D)  Refer the child to a fairy tale to show a 'happily ever after' ending

Question 14

Betty Davies points out that a lot of attention has been devoted to sibling bereavement since September 11, 2001.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Children can experience "survivor's guilt" as young as

Accepted Answer

A)  four years old.
B)  eight years old.
C)  twelve years old.
D)  adolescence.

Question 16

Bluebond-Langner's study showed that hospitalized seriously ill children discussed their illness with their peers as well as with the many non-medical adults in their lives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The text uses the example of the young woman who avoided seeds into adulthood to illustrate how

Accepted Answer

A)  illogical children's perceptions of death can be.
B)  children can become confused by metaphors.
C)  common items can scare children.
D)  children under five don't need explanations about cancer.

Question 18

Children, ages three to nine, in a leukemia ward were generally unable to accurately assess their condition and seriousness of their illness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to David Balk, which of the following is most likely to cause adolescents to ask questions about the nature of life and death, about good and evil, and about the meaning of life

Accepted Answer

A)  Death of a pet
B)  Death of a teacher
C)  Death of a sibling
D)  Death of a child

Question 20

Sick children competing in a wheelchair race through hospital corridors is an example of what coping mechanism

Accepted Answer

A)  Distancing from treatment
B)  Bargaining for a desired outcome
C)  Detachment from other children
D)  Finding a substitute for a desired activity

Exam 10: Death in the Lives of Children and Adolescents

To help them cope with disturbing thoughts and feelings, seriously ill children need

The death of a sibling may increase the surviving child's sense of vulnerability.

Seriously ill children, under 5 years old, tend to be most distressed by separation from their siblings.

For a school-age child experiencing a serious illness, major issues include 1) a sense of stigma. 2) impaired self-concept. 3) side effects of treatment. 4) questioning of beliefs.

Which organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with chronic and life threatening medical conditions

When a child is dealing with emotional pain, admonishing the child to "be brave" is

If a child believes that he or she may have played a role in the events leading to a death, what emotion might be expected to predominate

Which of the following BEST characterizes the concerns of seriously ill children from roughly ages five to nine

A four year old child is too young to experience "survivor's guilt."

A coping strategy in which ill children limit the number of people with whom they have a close relationship is

Coping with a sibling's death can bring about a greater maturity in social reasoning and cognitive development.

When talking to children about death, it is important to

Which of the following is important in discussing death with a child before a crisis occurs

Betty Davies points out that a lot of attention has been devoted to sibling bereavement since September 11, 2001.

Children can experience "survivor's guilt" as young as

Bluebond-Langner's study showed that hospitalized seriously ill children discussed their illness with their peers as well as with the many non-medical adults in their lives.

The text uses the example of the young woman who avoided seeds into adulthood to illustrate how

Children, ages three to nine, in a leukemia ward were generally unable to accurately assess their condition and seriousness of their illness.

According to David Balk, which of the following is most likely to cause adolescents to ask questions about the nature of life and death, about good and evil, and about the meaning of life

Sick children competing in a wheelchair race through hospital corridors is an example of what coping mechanism