Question 1

Mary is nine years old. She is at home in the last stages of a life-threatening illness. When she says she misses her friends and wants to go to school to see them, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Arranging for one or two of her friends to visit her at home for short periods is a compassionate and practical way to honor her wishes and provide comfort, considering her condition and desire to see her friends.

Question 2

After a funeral, which of the following would be most helpful to a young bereaved child who is repeatedly asking questions about when the person who died will come home?

Accepted Answer

None of the options provided directly address the child's need for understanding and support in coping with the concept of death. It's important to offer clear, age-appropriate explanations and emotional support rather than deflecting or avoiding their questions.

Question 3

Bluebond-Langner's research with dying children demonstrated that as such children acquired information about their illnesses, changes occurred in their _________.

Accepted Answer

Bluebond-Langner's research with dying children demonstrated that as such children acquired information about their illnesses, changes occurred in their concepts of themselves.

Question 4

A central guideline for adults seeking to communicate effectively with children about death is:

Accepted Answer

Taking cues from children allows adults to address their specific concerns and questions at a level they can understand, facilitating more effective communication about death.

Question 5

You are trying to help a child who has a life-threatening illness and is near death. If the child asks you, "What is happening to me?," your best response would be to:

Accepted Answer

This response encourages the child to express their feelings and thoughts, allowing for a more meaningful and supportive conversation.

Question 6

Which of the following is not true about grieving children?

Accepted Answer

Children's grieving processes can vary widely, and they may not be continually preoccupied with thoughts of the dead person. Their attention and focus can shift rapidly, even in the context of grief, and they may not always show their feelings in ways that adults expect.

Question 7

The critical feature(s)of pediatric palliative and hospice care is/are _________.

Accepted Answer

Pediatric palliative and hospice care focuses on providing comprehensive support to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families, addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.

Question 8

Support groups for bereaved children are founded on the conviction that _________.

Accepted Answer

Support groups for bereaved children are based on the understanding that grief is a natural response to loss in children, and these groups aim to provide support and coping mechanisms during such times.

Question 9

Bettleheim argued that death-related themes in children's stories and humor are _________.

Accepted Answer

Bettleheim believed that death-related themes in children's stories and humor can be wholesome as they help children process and understand complex emotions and concepts.

Question 10

Central issues likely to be prominent in the grief experiences of bereaved children include:

Accepted Answer

These questions reflect common concerns among bereaved children, addressing feelings of guilt or responsibility (A), concerns about their future care and safety (B), and fears about their own mortality or the possibility of losing others (C).

Question 11

Communication about death with children that is conducted through artwork is an example of _________.

Accepted Answer

Artwork is a form of symbolic, nonverbal communication because it uses symbols (in this case, images) to convey meaning without the use of words.

Question 12

The Harvard Child Bereavement Study showed that bereaved children need:

Accepted Answer

Bereaved children benefit from maintaining routine, age-appropriate activities as it provides them with a sense of normalcy and stability during a time of loss.

Question 13

A study in Sweden asked parents whose child had died from cancer whether or not they had talked about death with their child. Results showed that:

Accepted Answer

The answer of A study in Sweden asked parents whose...

Question 14

Children who have survived a life-threatening illness often have to deal with issues of _________.

Accepted Answer

Children who have survived a life-threatening illness often need to incorporate the experience of the disease into their life histories as part of their coping and adaptation process. This helps them make sense of what happened and integrate it into their identity and personal narrative.

Question 15

Rochlin's research on play activities of children showed that _________.

Accepted Answer

Rochlin's research indicated that young children do consider death deeply, even if it is not always apparent in their play activities.

Question 16

Death-related experiences and issues are not openly discussed with children in contemporary American society because _________.

Accepted Answer

Children in contemporary American society often receive implicit and explicit messages that death is not an acceptable topic for discussion, which contributes to the reluctance to engage with them about death-related issues.

Question 17

A fundamental lesson from research on the development of children's concepts of death is that children _________.

Accepted Answer

Children actively try to understand and make sense of the concept of death as they grow and develop.

Question 18

An eight-year-old child has learned that his teenage sister was in a car accident and died. His mother has told him that his sister is only staying over at a friend's house. What problems are likely to result for the boy from this mother's actions?

Accepted Answer

The mother's actions of lying about the sister's death can lead to various psychological issues for the boy, including undermining of trust in his mother or others, feeling abandoned or alone due to the sudden loss without proper explanation, and a lack of self-confidence stemming from the confusion and insecurity about his environment and relationships.

Question 19

Jorge is seven years old. He has been receiving chemotherapy for two years, but now his cancer is in its terminal phase. He is asking questions about what will happen to his toys after he can't play with them anymore. Your best response would be to:

Accepted Answer

Asking Jorge about his wishes for his toys after he can't play with them anymore is a compassionate and respectful way to address his concerns. It acknowledges his feelings and gives him a sense of control over his belongings, which is important for a child in his situation.

Question 20

Waechter's research demonstrated highest anxiety levels in _________.

Accepted Answer

Waechter's research found the highest anxiety levels in children with chronic disease with a fatal prognosis. This is because the ongoing nature of their condition and the poor outlook contribute to increased stress and anxiety levels.

Quiz 12: Children