Ethics and Distraction

Question 1

What are the four factors to produce the best outcomes for procedures on children

Answer 1

The child
The family
The environment
The procedural support team

Question 2

At what age should a child be told of an upcoming procedure up to a week in advance?

Answer 2

8 Years

Question 3

What factors should be considered when preparing the environment for a child’s procedure?

Answer 3

Adequate space
Maximum privacy
Adjustable lighting
Minimal noise and interruption
Access to agents for pharmacological and non-pharmacologic interventions

Question 4

Which legal framework expresses and the describes the rights of children in medical settings?

Answer 4

The Education and Care Services National Law 2010

Question 5

What is Gillick-competence?

Answer 5

A term used to describe a child who is mature enough to understand a proposed medical procedure and is therefore legally entitled to consent to it

Question 6

What is procedural play?

Answer 6

Utilisation of play in the hospital setting to reduce the pain and anxiety that often comes with procedures

Question 7

What are five subtypes of non-accidental child injury/abuse?

Answer 7

Physical
Sexual
Neglect
Emotional
Exploitation

Question 8

What are the components of the mnemonic CHILD ABUSE?

Answer 8

Child’s excessive knowledge of sexual terms
Hair growth in various lengths
Inconsistent stories between child and cares
Low self-esteem
Depression

Apathy
Bruised
Unusual injuries
Serious injuries
Evidence of old injuries