Question 1

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 would be helpful in addressing the child's repeated questions about when the person who died will come home. Encouraging the child to work out answers on their own may be overwhelming for the child and make them feel unsupported. Giving the child a toy to play with may distract them temporarily, but it does not address the underlying issue of the child's grief and confusion about death. Finally, telling the child that their questions make you feel bad is not helpful and can create guilt for the child. Instead, it would be more helpful to engage in age-appropriate and honest conversations with the child about death and grief, while providing comfort and support.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Taking cues from the children allows for a more personalized and age-appropriate approach to discussing death. It also encourages open communication and can prevent overwhelming the child with information they may not be ready for or interested in. It is important to listen to their questions and concerns and respond in a way that is understandable and supportive. Answers A, B, and D are too authoritarian and do not take the child's perspective into account, while answer E is avoiding the conversation altogether.

Question 3

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 study found that no parent who had talked with their child about death regretted doing so, indicating that it is important for parents to have open conversations about death with their children. The other choices in the question are incorrect as they do not align with the findings of the study.

Question 4

Pediatric palliative care is

Accepted Answer

Pediatric palliative care is a type of care that is provided to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. It focuses on improving the quality of life of the child and their family by addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. Unlike hospice care, it can be provided at any stage of illness and can be given alongside curative treatment. It is not a program like Ronald McDonald Houses and not necessarily only provided inpatient in hospitals.

Question 5

Which of the following is not true about grieving children?

Accepted Answer

While grieving children may think about the deceased often, it is not true that they will be continually preoccupied with thoughts of the dead person. Children may also immerse themselves in play activities, talk to anyone about the death (including strangers), ask the same questions over and over, and ask questions that may baffle adults.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Symbolic communication is when a symbol or image is used to convey a message or meaning, and in this case, artwork is being used as a symbol to communicate about death with children. Nonverbal communication refers to communication through body language or facial expressions, but this question explicitly mentions artwork, so nonverbal does not fit. Graphic communication refers to forms of communication that use visual aids such as graphs, charts, or diagrams, but again, this question specifically mentions artwork as the type of communication being used. Therefore, symbolic, nonverbal communication is the best fit for this scenario.

Question 7

The group of grieving children who are free from task work in mourning is

Accepted Answer

Children who are grieving, regardless of age, are not typically "free from task work" in mourning. All children, depending on their developmental stage, have tasks to work through in the grieving process.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

All of these are common central issues in the grief experiences of bereaved children. Children may blame themselves for the death, worry about who will take care of them now, and fear that they or someone else close to them will also die. These concerns are important for caregivers and professionals to address in supporting bereaved children.

Question 9

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 into their life histories, as it becomes a significant part of their personal narrative and identity.

Question 10

Waechter's research demonstrated highest anxiety levels in

Accepted Answer

Waechter's research demonstrated highest anxiety levels in children with chronic disease with a fatal prognosis.

Question 11

Rochlin's research on play activities of children showed that

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rochlin's research on play activities of children...

Question 12

Mary is 9 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 Mary's friends to visit her at home for short periods would be the best option. This would allow Mary to see her friends, which would likely be a great comfort to her, without putting her at risk of exposure to illness at school or exhausting her too much. It would also show that her feelings and desires are being heard and respected.

Question 13

An 8-year-old child has learned that his teenage sister was in a car accident and died. His mother is telling him that his sister has been 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 to the child about his sister's death can lead to a range of problems for the child, including undermining of trust, a sense of abandonment and loneliness, and a lack of self-confidence. The child may also struggle with grief and confusion, as he is not given the opportunity to process and understand his sister's death in a healthy way. Thus, all of these options are likely outcomes of the mother's actions.

Question 14

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 15

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 16

Jimmy is 7 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 any more. Your best response would be to

Accepted Answer

Asking Jimmy what his wishes would be shows respect for his thoughts and opinions. It also allows him to feel a sense of control during a time when he may feel powerless. It is important to address his concerns and answer his questions honestly while being sensitive to his emotional state.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

In contemporary American society, children receive many messages that death is not an acceptable topic for discussion, which is why death-related experiences and issues are not openly discussed with them. This trend can be seen in media, where death is often depicted as violent and gruesome, and in cultural norms that emphasize youth and vitality. While the other options may contribute to the reluctance to discuss death, B is the most accurate answer.

Question 18

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 19

Support groups for bereaved children are founded on the conviction that

Accepted Answer

The sentence states that support groups for bereaved children are founded on the conviction that grief is a natural reaction to loss in children. Therefore, the correct answer is E.

Question 20

Your child is 5 years old. For the past two years, her grandmother has been babysitting for her. Recently, the grandmother had a heart attack and died. What do you tell your child?

Accepted Answer

At age 5, a child may not fully understand death or what it means to go to heaven. It is important to use simple and honest language to explain the situation. Option A provides a clear and direct explanation that Grandma has passed away, while avoiding confusing or potentially traumatizing details.

Quiz 12: Children