A child life specialist using a doll to explain a procedure is ...

[Medesa]

A child life specialist using a doll to explain a procedure is known as:
 
  1. Playing house.
   2. Physical restraints.
   3. Behavior modification.
   4. Medical play.

Question 2

When working with a child with Fragile X syndrome, it is important to:
 
  1. Pace the assessment because the child will become anxious if it is done too quickly.
   2. Make direct eye contact so that the child knows you are speaking.
   3. Perform a passive range of motion exercises.
   4. Postpone immunizations until the child is able to understand what is occurring.

[ashely1112]

Answer to Question 1

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1. Playing house would be a game that the patient may play at other times to reduce stress and entertain himself/herself. It does not involve understanding procedures.
2. Using a doll to explain a medical procedure in no way restrains a patient.
3. A medical doll would be used to explain procedures to a patient. This should be educational and not used for behavior modification.
4. Medical play is using toys or dolls to act out procedures that the patient may undergo. This will help to reduce stress and increase understanding.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Keeping the child calm will allow the nurse to complete a full assessment. Children with the syndrome tend to get anxious easily.
2. The child becomes more anxious if direct eye contact is made.
3. The child needs an active range of motion exercises.
4. Immunizations should be given on schedule because the cognitive level of the child is limited in most cases.

[Medesa]

Excellent

[kjohnson]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it